Comparison

Numo vs Shinshinka

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

Head to head
About

Numo

Features
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One line from 1 to the end, covering every cell. Three rules, that's all. · Pass the numbers in order, starting at 1 · Leave no empty cell behind · Dark cells are walls ■ Today's Puzzle Everyone in the world solves the same puzzle each day. Same puzzle means times are finally comparable. Results share without spoiling the answer. ■ Ranked Run Hidden numbers, no finish line. The deeper you go, the less time you get and the more numbers disappear. Solve clean and your leftover time carries into the next board. How far can you go? ■ Duel Same board, head to head — first to 10 wins. Play a friend by room code, match with a stranger, or take on the AI (Beginner, Normal, Expert). ■ 21 trophies Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Vietnamese.

About

Shinshinka

This logic puzzle game challenges you to connect dots and build graphs by following specific rules. It offers a unique solution for every puzzle, exercises your mind, and provides over 15,000 puzzles with daily additions. Enjoy a relaxing experience with ambient music and play offline.

Highlights
  • 15,000+ handcrafted puzzles
  • Daily new puzzles
  • Multiple grid sizes
  • Offline play
  • Relaxing ambient music
  • Unique solution per puzzle
Features
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Shinshinka — The Arrow Graph Puzzle Sharpen your mind with Shinshinka, an innovative logic puzzle game that challenges the way you think. Connect the dots, follow the rules, and build the perfect graph — one arrow at a time. How it works Every puzzle is a hidden network of nodes connected by arrows. Starting from A1, each next node must be exactly one step greater — increase the letter, the number, or both by one. Fill in the missing nodes and arrows to complete the graph, making sure every tile is connected and nothing is left empty. Simple to learn. Endlessly challenging to master. Why you'll love it • Exercises logical reasoning, pattern recognition, and working memory • Every puzzle has one unique solution — no guessing, pure deduction • Over 15,000 boards and growing — new puzzles added daily • Scales in difficulty — from compact 4×4 grids to demanding 12×12 puzzles, with every size in between • Built-in tutorial walks you through every rule before your first real puzzle • Free hints when you're stuck, so you never have to give up Features • 15,000+ handcrafted puzzles with more added every day • Multiple grid sizes for every skill level • Relaxing ambient music and satisfying sound effects • Clean, minimal design that keeps the focus on the puzzle • Play offline — puzzles are cached for on-the-go solving • Suitable for all ages Shinshinka is completely free to download and play, supported by optional ads. No subscriptions, no paywalls — just pure puzzle solving. Whether you have 5 minutes or 5 hours, Shinshinka is the perfect mental workout. Download now and see how far your logic can take you.

Screenshots

Numo4 screens
Shinshinka4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Numo at none against Shinshinka's shown. Numo also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

Numo ships an update every 3 days, Shinshinka every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Numo versus Shinshinka: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumoShinshinka
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJiyoung BaeVector Horizon LLC

In-app purchases

None

Numo

No in-app purchases

None

Shinshinka

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Numo free?
Numo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shinshinka free?
Shinshinka is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Numo or Shinshinka have ads?
Shinshinka shows ads; Numo does not.
Which is updated more often, Numo or Shinshinka?
Numo ships an update every 3 days, and Shinshinka every 5 weeks. Most recently, Numo was updated on October 25, 2026 and Shinshinka on October 31, 2026.

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