# Aurora Slant vs Masyu

The clearest difference is rating: Masyu at 5.0 against Aurora Slant's 4.0. Masyu also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). Aurora Slant's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aurora Slant sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Masyu sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Masyu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Aurora Slant ships an update every 9 days, Masyu fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aurora Slant | Masyu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-slant-diagonal-logic/id6762213135/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masyu-logic-loop-puzzle/id6791872520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DAN URBANEK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875347262) | [建明 顾](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637867417) |

## What reviewers say

### Aurora Slant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-slant-diagonal-logic/id6762213135)

Solve logic puzzles by filling cells with diagonal lines, connecting corners, and satisfying numbered hints. Enjoy 900 handcrafted puzzles and a daily challenge with offline play and smart hints.

**Highlights:** Fill cells with diagonal lines, Connect corners to form paths, Satisfy numbered hint requirements, 900 handcrafted puzzles, Daily challenge with streak tracking, Offline play, Smart hints and undo/redo

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $1.00 | one-time |


### Masyu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masyu-logic-loop-puzzle/id6791872520)

Solve the classic Japanese pearl puzzle by drawing a single, closed loop that passes through every black and white pearl. Enjoy deep logic challenges with intuitive touch controls, multiple grid sizes, and daily or random challenges for endless replayability. Track your progress with missions and aim for your best scores.

**Highlights:** Authentic Masyu/Pearl Puzzle gameplay, Multiple grid sizes (5x7 to 10x15), Daily and Random Challenges, Offline play with timer and scores, Progress tracking with missions, Intuitive touch controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 puzzles | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aurora Slant free?

Aurora Slant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Masyu free?

Masyu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Aurora Slant or Masyu?

Masyu is rated higher. Aurora Slant averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Masyu averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Aurora Slant or Masyu have ads?

Masyu shows ads; Aurora Slant does not.

### Which is updated more often, Aurora Slant or Masyu?

Aurora Slant ships an update every 9 days, and Masyu fortnightly. Most recently, Aurora Slant was updated on October 23, 2026 and Masyu on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*