Comparison

Mathemando vs shikaku

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Solve math riddles
  • Combine numbers with operations
  • Reach target numbers
  • Minimalist design
  • Progressively challenging puzzles
  • No timers or pressure
Features
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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​

About

shikaku

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Mathemando4 screens
shikaku4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Mathemando versus shikaku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathemandoshikaku
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavel StepanovEnsar SAL

In-app purchases

None

Mathemando

No in-app purchases

None

shikaku

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mathemando free?
Mathemando is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is shikaku free?
shikaku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mathemando or shikaku have ads?
shikaku shows ads; Mathemando does not.

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