Comparison

ZeroRoad vs Shynoku

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

Head to head
About

ZeroRoad

Features
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A puzzle where numbered blocks become roads. Drag a block and its number drops by 1 for every square it moves. When it hits exactly 0, the block locks in place and turns into a road. Turn every block into road and connect the two dots to clear the stage. That's the whole rule. But the lower a number gets, the less room you have to move — slide carelessly and the last road won't reach. Which block, in which order, to where: a classic logic puzzle about thinking ahead. HOW TO PLAY 1. Drag a numbered block — each square it moves costs 1 2. At exactly 0, it locks in place and becomes road 3. Turn every block into road and connect the two dots 4. Walls and finished roads block the way — order matters 5. Made a mistake? Tap a road to pick the block back up WHAT KIND OF PUZZLE IS IT? It combines the deduction of Sudoku with the move-order planning of Sokoban in one game. Every stage can be solved by logic alone — no luck, no guessing. Works nicely as a daily brain workout, too. 1,000 STAGES The first boards take ten seconds; later ones will keep you thinking for minutes. Difficulty rises step by step, and new mechanics are learned by playing — no long tutorials to read. PLAY ANYTIME • Works offline — on the train, on a plane • No timers, no lives, no stamina • Quit mid-puzzle and pick up right where you left off • Hints are there when you're stuck • Free to play That moment when the last block lands on exactly 0 and the road connects — deeply satisfying. Start with the first ten stages and see.

About

Shynoku

Engage in a relaxing block-placing puzzle experience. Arrange falling blocks to clear lines and achieve high scores. Enjoy a simple yet challenging gameplay loop perfect for quick sessions.

Highlights
  • Block placing puzzle
  • Line clearing gameplay
  • High score challenges
  • Relaxing experience
  • Simple controls
Features
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A block placing puzzle game

Screenshots

ZeroRoad4 screens
Shynoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shynoku at none against ZeroRoad's 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZeroRoad ships an update fortnightly, Shynoku every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
ZeroRoad versus Shynoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZeroRoadShynoku
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGentak WorksJason Kochan

In-app purchases

None

ZeroRoad

No in-app purchases

None

Shynoku

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZeroRoad free?
ZeroRoad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shynoku free?
Shynoku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZeroRoad or Shynoku have ads?
ZeroRoad shows ads; Shynoku does not.
Which is updated more often, ZeroRoad or Shynoku?
ZeroRoad ships an update fortnightly, and Shynoku every 8 days. Most recently, ZeroRoad was updated on October 6, 2026 and Shynoku on October 15, 2026.

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