Comparison

Slitherlink vs MASYU

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

Head to head
About

Slitherlink

Features
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Draw one clean loop with pure logic. Slitherlink is a classic line puzzle where number clues tell how many edges surround each cell. Connect the right edges, avoid branches, and close a single loop without guessing. HOW IT WORKS • Numbers show how many surrounding edges are part of the loop • The final line must be one continuous loop • No branches, crossings, or loose ends • Every puzzle is designed for a unique solution WHY YOU'LL KEEP PLAYING • 900 curated puzzles across Easy, Medium, and Hard • A fresh daily challenge with streak tracking • Guided practice and story rules for quick learning • Game Center leaderboards and achievements PLAY YOUR WAY • Full offline play • Home Screen widget for daily practice • Readable themes for light and dark play • VoiceOver-friendly labels, hints, and scalable text • Free to start, with premium content when you want more Perfect for fans of Sudoku, Hashi, Masyu, Nonogram, Minesweeper, and elegant deduction puzzles. Download Slitherlink and close your first loop.

About

MASYU

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One line. A clear mind. MASYU is a quiet logic puzzle: link every pearl on the board into a single loop that never crosses or branches. No numbers, no math—just two simple rules and your finger. Two rules, real depth - White circle ○: the line passes straight through, and must turn in the cell just before or after it. - Black circle ●: the line turns on the circle, and goes straight through the cells on both sides. From these two rules, surprisingly deep boards emerge. Features ◆ Four difficulties (Easy / Medium / Hard / Expert) ◆ A fresh Daily Puzzle — the same board for everyone, every day ◆ Every puzzle is uniquely solvable, verified by a real solver—no guessing required ◆ Fully offline, no account, no sign-up ◆ A gentle hint for when you're truly stuck ◆ Records & streaks: solves, best times, no-hint rate, daily streak ◆ Calm, paper-and-ink design in indigo and vermilion Great for you if - You've solved enough Sudoku and want a new kind of logic puzzle - You want to reset your mind during a commute or a short break - You're tired of ads and notifications and crave quiet focus - You like building a small daily brain-training habit - You enjoy Nikoli-style pencil puzzles (loop / one-stroke) Privacy - No account required. - Your records stay on your device—nothing is sent to any server. - Works fully offline.

Screenshots

Slitherlink4 screens
MASYU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MASYU at every 3 weeks against Slitherlink's every 2 months. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Slitherlink 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slitherlink ships an update every 2 months, MASYU every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 19, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Slitherlink versus MASYU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlitherlinkMASYU
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDAN URBANEKtorankirite

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Slitherlink

One-time1
  • Slitherlink Premium Unlock$3.00
1 purchases

MASYU

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Slitherlink free?
Slitherlink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MASYU free?
MASYU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Slitherlink or MASYU have ads?
Neither Slitherlink nor MASYU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Slitherlink or MASYU?
Slitherlink ships an update every 2 months, and MASYU every 3 weeks. Most recently, Slitherlink was updated on September 19, 2026 and MASYU on September 19, 2026.

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