Comparison

ShapeDoku Puzzle vs MathCage

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

Head to head
About

ShapeDoku Puzzle

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ShapeDoku Puzzle is a fresh twist on classic logic puzzles. Instead of numbers, you solve each board using colorful shapes and clear visual patterns. Completely free: no ads, no in-app purchases, and every level included. Start with easy levels, build your strategy, and progress through larger and more challenging boards. The game includes daily challenges, helpful hints, mistake limits, optional timer settings, and background music controls to match your play style. Features: • Shape-based logic puzzle gameplay • 80 levels across Easy (4x4), Medium (6x6), and Hard (9x9) boards • Endless mode, unlocked by finishing all levels • Daily Challenge mode • Helpful hints and notes • Optional timer and mistake limit • Stats, streaks, and achievements • Play your own background music while you solve • Clean design with light and dark themes • No ads and no purchases Whether you want a quick brain exercise or a longer relaxing session, ShapeDoku Puzzle offers a simple and satisfying puzzle experience.

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MathCage

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MathCage is the classic math logic game — a fresh challenge for Sudoku fans who love numbers and reasoning. Fill the grid, satisfy every cage, and train your brain anywhere. HOW TO PLAY • Fill the grid with numbers (1-4, 1-5 or 1-6) • No number repeats in any row or column • Numbers in each cage must satisfy the arithmetic clue (+, āˆ’, Ɨ, Ć·) • Single-cell cages show the answer directly WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Unlimited puzzles — every grid is freshly generated with a unique solution • 3 difficulty levels: Easy 4Ɨ4, Medium 5Ɨ5, Hard 6Ɨ6 • Notes, undo and auto-save for strategic play • Track your best times and completed games • Clean, minimal design with satisfying haptics • 100% offline — perfect for flights, commutes and travel • Completely free: no ads, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases PERFECT FOR • Sudoku fans looking for a smarter alternative • Daily brain training and mental math practice • Students sharpening arithmetic skills • Anyone who loves logic puzzles and number games Download MathCage now and give your brain its daily workout!

Screenshots

ShapeDoku Puzzle4 screens
MathCage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MathCage at none against ShapeDoku Puzzle's 1. ShapeDoku Puzzle's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. ShapeDoku Puzzle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MathCage asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShapeDoku Puzzle ships an update every 2 days, MathCage every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
ShapeDoku Puzzle versus MathCage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShapeDoku PuzzleMathCage
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIsam Naimiꙓ 郭

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ShapeDoku Puzzle

One-time1
  • Full Game Unlock$2.99
None

MathCage

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShapeDoku Puzzle free?
ShapeDoku Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MathCage free?
MathCage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ShapeDoku Puzzle or MathCage have ads?
Neither ShapeDoku Puzzle nor MathCage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShapeDoku Puzzle or MathCage?
ShapeDoku Puzzle ships an update every 2 days, and MathCage every 3 months. Most recently, ShapeDoku Puzzle was updated on October 31, 2026 and MathCage on October 31, 2026.

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