PathFill vs shikaku
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PathFill
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Find calm and push your limits. PathFill is more than a number-connection game; it is a visual and tactile feast for your senses. By simply connecting numbers in order, like “1 → 2 → 3”, you must use logic to fill every single cell on the grid. What starts as a simple rule quickly evolves into endless possibilities across different grid sizes. Core Features - Massive level library: Enjoy over 10,000 carefully crafted levels, spanning four difficulty tiers from Beginner to Master. - Daily Challenge: Compete alongside players around the world with a unique puzzle every day, refreshed at 00:00 UTC+0, and collect exclusive honor badges. - Aurora aesthetics: Dive into the signature “Aurora” gradient theme, enhanced with snow and spark particle effects to create a stunning puzzle interface. - Immersive feel: With deep integration of iOS Haptics, every connection delivers a satisfying tactile punch; Apple Music support lets you solve puzzles to the rhythm of your favorite tracks. - Mental competition: Full Game Center support lets you chase global leaderboards, while the achievement system records every step of your progress. Gameplay - Simple and intuitive: Slide your finger to connect numbers, making sure paths do not overlap and every cell on the grid is filled. - Smart hints: Stuck on a tricky level? Spend your in-game points to unlock hints and break through roadblocks. - Pure experience: A minimalist interface with full dark mode support reduces eye strain and saves battery for long puzzle sessions.
shikaku
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: shikaku at none against PathFill's 4. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. PathFill sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. shikaku asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | PathFill | shikaku |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hai-Chou Wang | Ensar SAL |
In-app purchases
PathFill
- Remove Ads$0.99
- 10 Points$1.99
- 50 points$8.99
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- 100 points$15.99
shikaku
No in-app purchases









