Comparison

AnimalMatrix vs Smart Shape Puzzle

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

Head to head
About

AnimalMatrix

Features
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An Adorably Addictive Merge Puzzle Game! Welcome to Animal Matrix! This is a relaxing puzzle game that combines the classic 2048 gameplay with charming, cute animal characters. Simply swipe to merge two identical animals and unlock new, magical companions! Game Features: Super cute 2D animals, each with its own unique personality! Easy to learn, fun to play—just swipe and enjoy! A rich evolution chain waiting for you to discover! Soothing and refreshing art style to calm your mind. Leaderboard system—compete with your friends for high scores! Undo and position-swap features to help you out of tricky situations! Whether you're a casual gamer or a puzzle master, Animal Matrix offers fun and challenge for everyone!

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Smart Shape Puzzle

Features
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Sharpen your mind with this addictive shape puzzle game. Drag, rotate, and fit colorful pieces onto the board to complete each level. Easy to learn, but hard to master every puzzle is a unique brain-teasing challenge. Play offline, relax, and train your logic skills at your own pace.

Screenshots

AnimalMatrix4 screens
Smart Shape Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart Shape Puzzle at none against AnimalMatrix's 1. AnimalMatrix's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. AnimalMatrix sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smart Shape Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AnimalMatrix ships an update weekly, Smart Shape Puzzle every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
AnimalMatrix versus Smart Shape Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnimalMatrixSmart Shape Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryao shiZimba oyun yazilimi anonim sirketi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AnimalMatrix

One-time1
  • Refill Shell$1.99
None

Smart Shape Puzzle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AnimalMatrix free?
AnimalMatrix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Shape Puzzle free?
Smart Shape Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AnimalMatrix or Smart Shape Puzzle have ads?
Smart Shape Puzzle shows ads; AnimalMatrix does not.
Which is updated more often, AnimalMatrix or Smart Shape Puzzle?
AnimalMatrix ships an update weekly, and Smart Shape Puzzle every 5 days. Most recently, AnimalMatrix was updated on October 12, 2026 and Smart Shape Puzzle on October 16, 2026.

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