Comparison

Sphere Chase vs Shikaku Dojo

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

Head to head
About

Sphere Chase

Guide spheres through smart connections by tapping holes. Clear all spheres before the board fills to win. This minimalist puzzle game challenges your logic and planning skills with strategic gameplay and increasing difficulty.

Highlights
  • Tap-to-play mechanic
  • Sphere collection logic
  • Strategic gameplay
  • Increasing difficulty
  • Blocking mechanics
  • Simple visuals
Features
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Tap the holes and guide your spheres through smart connections! Only the right paths will let your spheres fall into the targets. Clear all spheres before the board fills up and ends the game! Sphere Case is a minimalist and strategic puzzle game that tests your logic and planning skills. Every tap must be precise. You only get so many slots. Once they’re full, it's game over. Think, plan, and tap! Features: Unique tap-to-play mechanic Satisfying sphere collection logic Strategic gameplay with increasing difficulty Multiple color types with blocking mechanics Simple and elegant visuals No time pressure – pure brain workout

About

Shikaku Dojo

Features
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Shikaku Dojo is a calm, offline logic puzzle. Divide the grid into rectangles. Each number is the area of the rectangle it belongs to: one number per rectangle, no overlaps, no gaps. Simple rules, deep thinking. Climb the dojo. Progress through nine belts, from white to black, across boards that grow from gentle 5x5 grids to demanding 17x17 puzzles. Pass a belt exam to earn each promotion. • 2,500+ unique puzzles, every one machine verified with a single solution • Nine belt journey with promotion ceremonies • Daily puzzle and streaks to keep your mind sharp • Free Play library: choose any size and difficulty • Time Dojo: an optional timed mode for a sharper challenge • A two tier hint system for when you are truly stuck • Board texture themes to make the dojo your own • Light and dark themes, smooth animation, and tactile feedback • Fully offline. No account, no sign up, play anywhere • VoiceOver support, plus Game Center leaderboards and achievements Quiet, focused, and made to return to. Sharpen your logic, one belt at a time.

Screenshots

Sphere Chase4 screens
Shikaku Dojo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shikaku Dojo at every 2 days against Sphere Chase's every 5 days. Sphere Chase's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sphere Chase ships an update every 5 days, Shikaku Dojo every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sphere Chase versus Shikaku Dojo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSphere ChaseShikaku Dojo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (94 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings94 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTuncay OzbalOZGUR TUNA YAVUZ

In-app purchases

None

Sphere Chase

No in-app purchases

None

Shikaku Dojo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sphere Chase free?
Sphere Chase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shikaku Dojo free?
Shikaku Dojo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sphere Chase or Shikaku Dojo have ads?
Both Sphere Chase and Shikaku Dojo show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sphere Chase or Shikaku Dojo?
Sphere Chase ships an update every 5 days, and Shikaku Dojo every 2 days. Most recently, Sphere Chase was updated on November 5, 2026 and Shikaku Dojo on November 5, 2026.

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