Comparison

Shikaku vs CornerWISE

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

Head to head
About

Shikaku

This logic puzzle game challenges you to divide a grid into rectangles. Each number clue dictates the size of the rectangle it belongs to, with the goal of covering the entire board. Enjoy multiple difficulty levels and a daily challenge.

Highlights
  • Rectangle logic puzzles
  • Daily puzzle generation
  • Four difficulty levels
  • Best times and streaks tracking
  • Undo and hint features
  • Notebook visual style
Features
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Shikaku is a calm number logic puzzle: divide the grid into rectangles and match every clue. Each number on the board is a clue. Draw one rectangle around it so the rectangle's area equals the number. Every rectangle holds exactly one clue, and the whole grid must be covered. Simple rules, real deduction: a perfect brain game for a coffee break or a quiet evening. HOW YOU PLAY - Drag across the grid to draw a rectangle - Tap a rectangle to erase it - Undo, clear the board or use a hint when you are stuck - Solve the board and beat your best time WHAT'S INSIDE - A fresh daily puzzle with a daily streak - 50 levels that grow from 4x4 to 12x12 grids - Quick puzzles in Easy, Medium, Hard and Expert - Every puzzle has one unique solution, so logic always wins - Best times, timer and solve stats - Hand-drawn notebook board in light and dark mode - Plays offline, no Wi-Fi needed If you enjoy sudoku, kakuro, nonogram or other grid logic puzzles, Shikaku is the next grid puzzle to learn. It trains focus, spatial thinking and number sense without timers pushing you: just you, the grid and the next rectangle.

About

CornerWISE

Features
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The central rule in CornerWISE is simple: connect two diagonal numbers when an operation (+, −, ×, ÷) produces a value in an opposite corner. Finding every connection is the challenge. - Normal and Expert modes - Random boards from 3×3 to 7×7, with number ranges from 1–6 to 1–20 - Timed, Endless, and 10s+ modes - Challenge friends on the exact same board with a QR code - Global and local leaderboards - Earn IQ Points, karate belts, Expert headbands, and streak weapons - Optional hints for missed connections - Available in 35 languages Improve your score, advance through the ranks, challenge your friends, and find the wisest route from corner to corner. Free to play with ads. No account required.

Screenshots

Shikaku4 screens
CornerWISE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CornerWISE at every 2 days against Shikaku's fortnightly. CornerWISE also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shikaku ships an update fortnightly, CornerWISE every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Shikaku versus CornerWISE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShikakuCornerWISE
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB36 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSedat AtesZsolt Hornok

In-app purchases

None

Shikaku

No in-app purchases

None

CornerWISE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shikaku free?
Shikaku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CornerWISE free?
CornerWISE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shikaku or CornerWISE have ads?
Both Shikaku and CornerWISE show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shikaku or CornerWISE?
Shikaku ships an update fortnightly, and CornerWISE every 2 days. Most recently, Shikaku was updated on November 6, 2026 and CornerWISE on November 10, 2026.

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