Maniloops vs Shadow Cast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Maniloops
This game offers a unique twist on classic cube puzzles by allowing players to rotate interlocking loops through impossible 3D shapes. It challenges your logic with handcrafted puzzles that are easy to learn but difficult to master.
- Rotate interlocking loops
- Solve impossible 3D shapes
- Handcrafted puzzles
- Escalating challenge
- Zero ads
- Colorblind-friendly options
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Maniloops reimagines the twisty puzzle for the digital world. Instead of turning faces, you rotate interlocking loops that slide through impossible 3D shapes. No physical limits. No shortcuts. Just pure logic in motion. If you love cube puzzles, you’ll feel right at home — and then quickly out of your comfort zone. These puzzles twist space itself: looping tori, layered spheres, and structures that could never exist as real objects. Easy to pick up. Hard to master. Every solve is a small victory. Features: - Handcrafted puzzles with escalating challenge - Zero ads, zero distractions - Colorblind-friendly options - Perfect for quick plays or long problem-solving sessions A fresh take on twisty puzzles — built for your brain, not your shelf.
Shadow Cast
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Unlock the Ultimate 3D Illusion! Rotate chaotic 3D fragments. Match the perfect shadow. Beat the clock. Shadow Cast is a visually stunning, mind-bending puzzle game that pushes your spatial imagination to the limit. Swipe to spin shattered geometric shapes until their shadow flawlessly aligns with the hidden silhouette on the wall. It sounds simple... but your eyes will deceive you. Key Features: 49 Mind-Bending Levels: Master complex, asymmetric shapes designed to trick your brain. Silky Smooth Controls: Effortless one-finger rotation with a deeply satisfying neon "snap" when you find the perfect angle. Race the Clock: Feel the adrenaline. Can you find the true perspective before time runs out? Game Center Integration: Compete with puzzle masters worldwide! Global Leaderboards: Prove your skills on 3 distinct ladders: • Master of Shadow (Highest Level Reached) • Perfect Streaks (Most consecutive flawless clears) • Total Speedster (Fastest total clear time for the ultimate hardcore players) Achievements: Unlock exclusive titles like "Darkness Explorer" and the legendary 100-point "Shadow God" by collecting all 147 stars. Are you sharp enough to find the hidden achievement? Are you ready to see through the illusion? Download Shadow Cast now and put your brain to the test!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Maniloops at none against Shadow Cast's 6. Maniloops also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Shadow Cast sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Maniloops asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Maniloops | Shadow Cast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maniloops | Guangzhou Feynman Information Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Maniloops
No in-app purchases
Shadow Cast
- 1 Minute Time Extension$0.99
- 1 Hint$0.99
- Master Ticket Discount$0.99
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- 5 Hints Pack$3.99
- 5 Minutes Time Extension$3.99
- Master Levels Ticket$9.99
