Comparison

Shape Puzzle vs 1・2・3さいの はじめてパズル

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

Head to head
About

Shape Puzzle

An educational game designed to teach children basic shapes through interactive play. It features a simple interface and realistic wooden puzzle visuals, encouraging spontaneous learning through touch, tilt, and listening.

Highlights
  • Interactive shape learning
  • Simple touch and tilt controls
  • Realistic wooden puzzle visuals
  • Spontaneous learning through play
  • Imagination development
Features
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"Shape Puzzle" is an educational game that helps children learn shapes as they tilt or touch the screen. Once the app is launched, all you need to do is touch the screen. It has a very simple design so it can be enjoyed even by very small children. As they touch, tilt, watch, listen, and play, children unconsciously start to learn to recognize the basic shapes. ■■■Watch, Touch, and Listen■■■ The background of the wooden frame shows an illustration that you can imagine the shape. By repeatedly touching the screen, they can play and learn spontaneously about the shapes. ■■■Just Like a Real Wooden Puzzle■■■ A colorful wooden puzzle that develops their imagination! In order to look realistic, the pieces of "Shape Puzzle" were made by cutting out actual pieces of wood. You can enjoy this puzzle as if it were a real wooden one. Have great fun with this puzzle!

About

1・2・3さいの はじめてパズル

Features
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「1・2・3さいの はじめてパズル」は、1〜3歳のお子さま向けのやさしい知育アプリです。 まる・さんかく・しかくのシンプルな形を使って、かわいい動物や身近なものを完成させていきます。 遊びながら形と色を自然に学び、想像力と達成感を育みます。 ドラッグして形をはめるだけの簡単操作だから、はじめての知育アプリにぴったり。 完成すると音やアニメーションで「できた!」を一緒にお祝いします。

Screenshots

Shape Puzzle4 screens
1・2・3さいの はじめてパズル4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shape Puzzle at none against 1・2・3さいの はじめてパズル's 1. Shape Puzzle also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). 1・2・3さいの はじめてパズル's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads 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. 1・2・3さいの はじめてパズル sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shape Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shape Puzzle ships an update every 3 months, 1・2・3さいの はじめてパズル fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Shape Puzzle versus 1・2・3さいの はじめてパズル: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShape Puzzle1・2・3さいの はじめてパズル
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGloding Inc.Masashi Ikeda

In-app purchases

None

Shape Puzzle

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

1・2・3さいの はじめてパズル

One-time1
  • ふつう、むずかしいモードの解放$1.99

Questions

Is Shape Puzzle free?
Shape Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 1・2・3さいの はじめてパズル free?
1・2・3さいの はじめてパズル is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shape Puzzle or 1・2・3さいの はじめてパズル have ads?
Neither Shape Puzzle nor 1・2・3さいの はじめてパズル shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shape Puzzle or 1・2・3さいの はじめてパズル?
Shape Puzzle ships an update every 3 months, and 1・2・3さいの はじめてパズル fortnightly. Most recently, Shape Puzzle was updated on October 16, 2026 and 1・2・3さいの はじめてパズル on October 13, 2026.

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