Comparison

Shape Sudoku vs Zen Puzzle

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

Head to head
About

Shape Sudoku

This logic puzzle game uses shapes instead of numbers, making it accessible for those with dyscalculia, young learners, or anyone who prefers visual patterns. Enjoy daily challenges with multiple difficulty levels, helpful tools, and full accessibility features.

Highlights
  • Shape-based Sudoku logic
  • Daily puzzles
  • Five difficulty levels
  • Notes, undo, and hints
  • Colorblind-friendly design
  • Full VoiceOver support
  • No ads or tracking
Features
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form9 is sudoku, played with shapes. The same 9×9 logic you know — but every cell holds one of nine quiet silhouettes instead of a digit. Nothing to read, nothing to count — just pattern and logic. That makes it a natural fit for people with dyscalculia, kids still learning their numbers, language learners, and anyone who simply thinks in shapes. • A fresh daily puzzle, with a streak to keep • Five difficulties — Easy, Medium, Hard, Expert, and Master • Notes, undo, hints, and gentle error highlighting • Colorblind-friendly by design — shapes carry the meaning, not colors. Nothing to toggle. • Full VoiceOver support — every shape has a clear spoken name • Optional color-hint mode for a redundant cue • Reduce Motion respected • No ads. No tracking. Ever. form9 Pro (one-time purchase) unlocks: • Expert & Master difficulty • Statistics — best times, completions, hint-free streaks • The daily archive — replay any past puzzle Made by a solo developer who believes a good logic puzzle deserves a calm, quiet home. Terms of Use: https://form9sudoku.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://form9sudoku.app/privacy/

About

Zen Puzzle

Features
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Take a quiet break with Japanese art. Zen Puzzle turns 100 artworks into picture puzzles across seven carefully selected collections, beginning with Hokusai’s waterfalls. Move the pieces into place and watch matching pieces join together. Finish each puzzle to reveal the next artwork in that collection. When a picture is complete, enjoy it as a Japanese hanging scroll. A puzzle for every mood • Five difficulty levels: 4, 6, 12, 20, or 30 pieces. • Optional hints and a reference image to help you find your next move. • Shuffle the pieces and revisit completed artworks at another difficulty. • Adjustable sound and haptic feedback, plus light and dark appearance. • Puzzles you can play offline, with no timer. Start with the free Hokusai’s Waterfalls collection. A single Premium Pass purchase unlocks the remaining collections and future additions. No subscription is required. Artworks within each collection unlock in order as you complete them. The interface is localized. Individual artwork titles, artist information, and artwork notes are presented in English.

Screenshots

Shape Sudoku4 screens
Zen Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zen Puzzle at none against Shape Sudoku's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Shape Sudoku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Zen Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Shape Sudoku versus Zen Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShape SudokuZen Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAgata RaapRomiick LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shape Sudoku

One-time1
  • form9+ Lifelong$7.99
None

Zen Puzzle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shape Sudoku free?
Shape Sudoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zen Puzzle free?
Zen Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shape Sudoku or Zen Puzzle have ads?
Neither Shape Sudoku nor Zen Puzzle shows ads.

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