Comparison

Shikaru vs Sand Shape

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

Head to head
About

Shikaru

Features
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Think fast. Divide perfectly. Shikaru is a minimalist logic puzzle where every move counts, and every second matters. Split the grid into perfect rectangles using pure deduction, then push yourself to solve faster and climb the leaderboard. Each puzzle starts with a few numbers. Your goal:
 divide the grid so every number matches the area of its rectangle. Simple rules. Deep strategy. Faster every time. Features * Hundreds of handcrafted levels * Daily puzzle to test your skill * Global leaderboards via Game Center * Speed-based gameplay with timers * Smooth, intuitive touch controls * Unlimited undo and retry How it works * Each number equals the size of its rectangle * Each rectangle contains exactly one number * Fill the grid completely with no overlaps Compete and improve * Beat your best times * Optimize your solving strategy * Climb the leaderboards * Master larger, more complex grids Clean, focused design No clutter. No distractions. Just you, the grid, and the challenge of solving it faster every time.

About

Sand Shape

Engage your mind with a geometric logic puzzle game. Color cells to create connected shapes and solve handcrafted boards by following unique rules. Master increasingly complex challenges with satisfying visual transformations.

Highlights
  • Creative puzzle mechanics
  • Brain training logic puzzles
  • Challenging and engaging levels
  • Satisfying geometric patterns
  • Color connected cells
  • Solve rule-based puzzles
Features
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Sand Shape – Geometric Logic Puzzle Step into a world of clever rules, satisfying transformations, and handcrafted logic puzzles. In Sand Shape, every level begins as a simple empty grid. Your goal is to divide the board into unique connected shapes by coloring cells and following each puzzle’s rules. How to Play - Color Connected Cells: Fill the board by coloring grid cells and turning them into connected shapes and regions. - Follow Puzzle Rules: Each level introduces different logic rules that determine how shapes can be created, connected, and organized. - Find the Perfect Solution: Use logic, planning, and creativity to solve handcrafted boards and reveal satisfying geometric patterns. Game Features - Creative Puzzle Mechanics - Draw, split, and connect colorful regions while following clever puzzle rules that constantly change the way you approach each board. - Train Your Brain - Some puzzles require much more thinking and planning than they first appear. Finding the perfect solution through pure logic feels incredibly satisfying. - Challenges Await - While the core idea stays simple, new rules and combinations continuously change the way puzzles are solved, keeping every level fresh and engaging. - Stunning Shape Patterns - Clean geometric visuals, vibrant colors, and satisfying transformations turn every completed board into a beautiful sand pattern. Sand Shape combines satisfying visual transformations with deeply rewarding logic gameplay, where every move helps shape order from chaos. By carefully drawing regions, planning shapes, and solving clever rule-based puzzles, you’ll gradually master increasingly complex boards through pure strategy and creativity. Sharpen your logic, master the rules, and start shaping the perfect patterns in Sand Shape today!

Screenshots

Shikaru4 screens
Sand Shape4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sand Shape at 4.6 against Shikaru's 4.0. Sand Shape also leads on ratings volume (624 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Shikaru's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. Shikaru sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sand Shape sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sand Shape holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sand Shape has 624 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shikaru ships an update weekly, Sand Shape every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Shikaru versus Sand Shape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShikaruSand Shape
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.6 (624 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—35.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1624 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB250 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGregory WilknsonOnetap Global Limited

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shikaru

One-time1
  • Full Game$0.99
14 purchases

Sand Shape

One-time14
  • Mini Coin$1.99
  • Supply Package$1.99
  • Pyramid Treasure Small$2.99
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  • Piggy Bank Mini$2.99
  • Treasure Pack Small$4.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Failed Offer$4.99
  • NO Ads$6.99
  • Medium Coin$7.99
  • Mini Pack$9.99
  • Special Offer$9.99
  • Sand Pass$9.99
  • Medium Pack$19.99
  • Super Pack$39.99

Questions

Is Shikaru free?
Shikaru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sand Shape free?
Sand Shape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shikaru or Sand Shape?
Sand Shape is rated higher. Shikaru averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Sand Shape averages 4.6 from 624 ratings.
Do Shikaru or Sand Shape have ads?
Sand Shape shows ads; Shikaru does not.
Which is updated more often, Shikaru or Sand Shape?
Shikaru ships an update weekly, and Sand Shape every 4 days. Most recently, Shikaru was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sand Shape on October 25, 2026.

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