Mathemando vs shikaku
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mathemando
Engage your mind with number puzzles where you combine given digits using operations to reach a target number. Enjoy a minimalist design with progressively challenging levels and no time pressure.
- Solve math riddles
- Combine numbers with operations
- Reach target numbers
- Minimalist design
- Progressively challenging puzzles
- No timers or pressure
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Solve math riddles with Mathemando! [no ads] Each level presents you with a target number. Your mission is to combine the given numbers using operations to match the target. * Red tiles might mean addition * Blue mean subtraction * Yellow is for multiplication * ... the other operations are yet to be discovered Minimalist design that lets you focus on the challenge Progressively challenging puzzles No timers, no pressure, only the pure puzzle-solving fun
shikaku
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Shikaku is a relaxing yet challenging Japanese logic puzzle. The rules are simple, but mastering them is the real fun. HOW TO PLAY Divide the entire grid into rectangles. Each rectangle must contain exactly one number, and the area of the rectangle must equal that number. Fill the whole board with no gaps or overlaps to solve the puzzle. Just drag to draw a rectangle, tap to erase. Easy to learn — hard to master. FEATURES • 100 handcrafted levels, each with a guaranteed unique solution • Difficulty that grows steadily — from gentle 5×5 grids to expert 16×16 boards • Earn 1 to 3 stars on every level based on your speed • Daily streaks, achievements and detailed stats to track your progress • 4 beautiful color themes • Helpful hints whenever you get stuck • Resume any level right where you left off • Pinch to zoom and pan on larger grids • Satisfying sounds and haptic feedback • Play completely offline — no ads, no internet required Whether you want a quick brain warm-up or a deep logical challenge, Shikaku gives you a clean, modern puzzle experience. Perfect for fans of Sudoku, Nonograms and other Nikoli-style logic games. Train your brain. One rectangle at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Mathemando at none against shikaku's shown. Mathemando also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Mathemando | shikaku |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pavel Stepanov | Ensar SAL |
In-app purchases
Mathemando
No in-app purchases
shikaku
No in-app purchases









