Speed Puzzler vs LoShu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Speed Puzzler
This app offers a focused, distraction-free experience for puzzle enthusiasts looking to improve their solve times. It features both timed gameplay for competitive practice and a casual mode for relaxed puzzling.
- Timer-based puzzle gameplay
- Casual mode for untimed play
- Multiple puzzle categories
- Best time tracking
- Distraction-free experience
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Designed for speed puzzlers who enjoy improving their solve times through focused, distraction-free gameplay, this app lets you complete jigsaw puzzles as quickly as possible while tracking your best times. When you want a break from timed play, a casual mode is available for relaxed puzzle solving at your own pace. Whether you’re practicing between sessions or simply enjoy competitive-style puzzling on the go, the experience stays fast, clean, and intentional. Features: • Timer-based puzzle gameplay • Casual mode for untimed play • Multiple puzzle categories New puzzles and features will be added over time.
LoShu
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Lo Shu is a calm, satisfying number puzzle inspired by the ancient magic square of the River Luo. Place stones numbered 1 through 9 on a 3×3 board. Whenever three stones in a row, column, or diagonal add up to 15, that line returns to the river and clears from the board. Plan ahead, save one stone in the eddy for later, and keep the turtle shell from filling up. Features: • Simple 3×3 puzzle play with surprising depth • Clear lines by making 15 • Hold one stone for the right moment • Endless runs and a Daily River challenge • Optional guide glow for possible clears • Scores, records, combos, sound, and haptics • An atmospheric ink-and-river visual style Every line is the same river.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: LoShu at none against Speed Puzzler's shown. Speed Puzzler's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Speed Puzzler | LoShu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Holly Sawyer | Kavin Varnan |
In-app purchases
Speed Puzzler
No in-app purchases
LoShu
No in-app purchases








