Marupeke vs Unlike
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Marupeke
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Marupeke is a pure logic and brain-training puzzle that challenges your ability to think ahead, spot patterns, and make strategic choices. The goal is simple to learn but endlessly intriguing: fill a grid with X, O, and blank spaces - but never allow three of the same symbol to appear in a row, whether that row is horizontal, vertical, or diagonal. Key Features • Pure Logic Gameplay - No guessing, no luck, just clear and fair puzzles. • Brain-Boosting Fun - Improve pattern recognition, logical deduction, and problem-solving. • Simple Rules, Deep Challenge - Easy to learn, endlessly challenging to master. • Multiple Grid Sizes - From quick 6×6 boards to epic 12×12 brain workouts. • Infinite Replay Value - Every puzzle is unique, ensuring fresh challenges each time. Why You’ll Love Marupeke Marupeke combines the simplicity of classic pen-and-paper puzzles with the depth of abstract strategy games. There’s no random chance and no hidden information — every puzzle can be solved using pure logic. The satisfaction of completing a board is 100% earned. Whether you want a relaxing mental workout or a daily brain challenge, Marupeke delivers. It’s perfect for fans of Sudoku, Nonograms, Trios, Symbic, Mahjong, and other logic-based puzzles — yet offers its own distinct rules and patterns to explore. Sharpen your mind, master the grid, and see how long you can keep those Xs and Os in perfect harmony.
Unlike
A logic puzzle game where you fill cells based on numerical clues about neighboring cell styles. Learn through interactive lessons and explore hundreds of levels with daily challenges. Save progress locally or sync with iCloud.
- Fill cells based on neighbor clues
- Interactive learning lessons
- 200+ difficulty-progression levels
- Daily puzzles and free play
- Undo, redo, and hint system
- Customizable themes and accessibility options
- Offline play and iCloud sync
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Fill every cell. Follow the clues. Find the solution. Unlike is a logic puzzle played with solid and outlined cells. Each number counts its neighbors with the opposite style. Only shared edges count: above, below, left and right. Gold-dot cells are already fixed; every other cell needs a style. LEARN BY PLAYING Four short lessons teach the rule through interactive examples. Open the playing guide during a puzzle, or use a hint to find a clue, understand the deduction and optionally place a cell. KEEP EXPLORING - A 200-level difficulty progression, with more puzzles beyond it. - Daily puzzles and free play at five difficulties. - Undo, redo and Check, plus optional live clue feedback. - Themes, larger tiles, high contrast and reduced motion options. - Choose your preferred language in the app. PROGRESS THAT STAYS WITH YOU Your unfinished puzzle saves on this device, including undo history. Completed levels and stars sync with iCloud when available. No Unlike account or registration is needed. Puzzles can be played offline. Ads may appear after campaign levels from level 4, and after Daily and Free Play puzzles. An optional one-time purchase removes ads in every mode. Additional themes are available individually or through Every Theme, which includes future paid themes. Existing Every Theme owners receive newly added paid themes without another purchase.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Marupeke at 15.0 against Unlike's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Marupeke sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Unlike sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Marupeke | Unlike |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (36 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 36 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 139 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Dave Shworan | Vinicios Cunha |
In-app purchases
Marupeke
- Remove Ads$2.99
- Unlimited Hints$2.99
Unlike
- Paperfold$0.99
- Stained Glass$0.99
- Intaglio$0.99
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- Foundry$0.99
- Zellige$0.99
- Moon Jelly Theme$0.99
- Ghost Light Theme$0.99
- Deep Forest Theme$0.99
- Neon Arcade Theme$0.99
- Blueprint Theme$0.99
- Ember Theme$0.99
- Chalkboard Theme$0.99
- Bubblegum Theme$0.99
- Remove Ads$6.99
- Every Theme$12.99








