Comparison

Nomori vs Shade Shape

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

Head to head
About

Nomori

Solve logic grids with number clues in this calm, ad-free puzzle game. Enjoy daily puzzles of varying sizes and difficulties, track your progress, and play offline. It's designed for mindful engagement without time pressure.

Highlights
  • Daily nonogram puzzles
  • Multiple grid sizes
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Progress tracking and stats
  • Offline play
  • Apple Watch companion app
Features
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Nomori is a calm nonogram puzzle game. Solve logic grids using number clues — no time pressure, no ads, no in-app pestering. • Today's puzzle delivered daily • Sizes from 5×5 to 15×15 • Easy, Medium, Hard, Expert difficulty • Streak heatmap and personal stats • Apple Watch companion • Light and dark themes • Fully offline — your progress stays on your device Designed for the moments you want to put your phone on Do Not Disturb but still keep your mind moving. If you enjoy logic grids and number puzzles, you'll feel at home.

About

Shade Shape

A calm, satisfying puzzle game where players match colorful shapes to their shadows. It offers adjustable difficulty and a secure, ad-free experience for all ages. Unlock cosmetic customizations with one-time purchases.

Highlights
  • Shape to shadow matching
  • 3D shape rotation puzzles
  • Ad-free experience
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Parental gates for settings
  • Cosmetic customization options
Features
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Welcome to Shade Shape, the premium, ad-free puzzle experience designed for players of all ages—from 4-year-olds to adults! Shade Shape challenges players to match each colorful shape to its shadow—spot the one that's casting it, or rotate a 3D shape until it lines up just right. It's a calm, satisfying test of spatial thinking, with dozens of charming shapes to solve. WHY PARENTS LOVE SHADE SHAPE: 100% Ad-Free: No unexpected pop-ups, videos, or interruptions. Secure Parental Gates: All settings, external links, and in-app purchases are strictly locked behind a parent-only math gate. Adjustable Difficulty: Choose from multiple difficulty levels so the puzzles stay just right—gentle and forgiving for younger kids, and nicely challenging for older players and grown-ups. FREE TO PLAY Start matching right away with our full set of shape puzzles, completely free! Study the shadow and pick the shape that's casting it—or, in the toughest mode, spin a 3D shape into just the right position yourself. UNLOCK MORE WAYS TO PLAY Ready to customize your blocks? Head to "The Glow Up" to dress up every shape with a brand-new look! Each Glow Up is a simple, one-time purchase with absolutely zero subscriptions or hidden fees—and they're purely cosmetic, so they never change how the puzzles are played.

Screenshots

Nomori4 screens
Shade Shape4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Nomori at free against Shade Shape's free with in-app purchases. Nomori also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (17.4 vs 26.5). 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. Nomori sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shade Shape sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nomori ships an update every 5 days, Shade Shape fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nomori versus Shade Shape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNomoriShade Shape
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.4 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJIYULMOMWoodsprocket Studios

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Nomori

One-time1
  • Nomori Pro$9.99
10 purchases

Shade Shape

One-time10
  • Neon$0.99
  • Crystal$0.99
  • Gold$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Silver$0.99
  • Rose Gold$0.99
  • Lava$0.99
  • Bubble$0.99
  • Candy$0.99
  • Wood$0.99
  • Rainbow$0.99

Questions

Is Nomori free?
Nomori is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shade Shape free?
Shade Shape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nomori or Shade Shape have ads?
Neither Nomori nor Shade Shape shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nomori or Shade Shape?
Nomori ships an update every 5 days, and Shade Shape fortnightly. Most recently, Nomori was updated on November 7, 2026 and Shade Shape on November 5, 2026.

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