# Art of Kakuro — A Fun Number Puzzle Challenge

> Challenging logic number puzzle game with customizable features and unlimited puzzles. (iPhone/iPad app by Kevin Brain.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-of-kakuro/id845762740 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kevin Brain](https://appshunter.io/developer/583736033)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle, Strategy
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2014-04-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-of-kakuro/id845762740/reviews.md

## What is Art of Kakuro?

Kakuro - also known as Cross Sums - is a challenging and fun logic puzzle for people who want to give their brain a bit of a workout. Kakuro is one of the top logic puzzles worldwide, appearing in printed newspapers, magazines, books, and numerous software implementations for smartphones, tablets and computers. 

Whether you are new to Kakuro or an experienced player currently using another app, you owe it to yourself to download and try Art of Kakuro. The app was designed to make the experience of playing Kakuro on a mobile device more efficient and enjoyable than anything else available. For example, in other Kakuro apps, adding notes to indicate what digits are possible in a row or column is annoyingly tedious. Art of Kakuro makes this far faster and easier by allowing multiple selections, and by allowing dragging across the number input buttons to enter multiple consecutive digits. As a result, entering notes for a row of three spaces with a sum of 10 takes 2 tap-and-swipe gestures instead of 24 taps. Advantages like these will make other apps seem frustrating once you've used Art of Kakuro!

Art of Kakuro also offers unparalleled choice in gameplay and appearance. There are a number of input control schemes used in various Kakuro apps, but only Art of Kakuro gives YOU the choice, with 11 input control variations available. Options for color scheme, background image and font allow you to find a style that looks good to YOU - and to change it periodically to keep it fresh. Portrait and landscape orientations are fully supported on both iPhones and iPads, once again giving YOU the choice of holding your device as you want.

Download it today and see for yourself why Art of Kakuro is the premier Kakuro experience for your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or new (Apple Silicon-based) Mac.

Features:
• Unlimited puzzle generation of 4x4 to 14x14 puzzles (including non-square sizes) at three levels of difficulty
• Selectable colors, font and background image
• "Hints" can walk you through solving a puzzle when you get stuck - not merely filling in a number, but actually explaining the logic
• Undo
• Configurable sound effects
• Show number combinations for the selected row and column
• Multiple input control options
• Easy to read numbers (in case your eyesight is not as sharp as your mind!)
• Universal app, optimized for iPhone, iPad and Mac
• Supports portrait and landscape use
• Replay games to see if you improve
• See your "solving speed" in digits per hour
• Localized to English, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese and Spanish

## Key features

- Unlimited puzzle generation
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Customizable colors, fonts, and backgrounds
- Hint system with logic explanations
- Undo functionality
- Multiple input control options
- Portrait and landscape support

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-of-kakuro/id845762740/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Okay, but not my favorite

*2024-06-26*

I have recently become addicted to Kakuro, and I’ve looked around for some apps.  I like that this app doesn’t track me. I like that it has an unlimited number of puzzles.  I DON’T like that it doesn’t have an undo feature.  Sometimes we make mistakes and need to be able to go back. I don’t want to have to restart the game, I just want to go back a step or two.  It frustrates me that it doesn’t have that.  Personally, I’m also not a fan of the timer.  I just want to play without feeling pressure.

### 4/5 — Great fun

*2015-12-16*

I like the ability to change colors to differentiate solutions that are rock solid.  If I do need to back track, I know not to change those. 

Excellent customer service when I thought I had an issue; it was my issue, not the app's.

### 4/5 — Love it but Don't make mistakes

*2015-10-04*

I love doing math puzzles. The tables they list are very helpful.  I don't like how to undue errors.   The 3 star difficulty ones are crazy hard.  I wish I could put my possible answers in different colors for vert or horizontal answers in the 3 star puzzles.  This app definitely keeps my brain thinking.  I spend most of my time doing the 2 stars.  Wish it kept a log or some record of how long each puzzle I've done.  It's well worth the small cost to upgrade from the free version.  I say if you like math puzzles you'll love this!

### 5/5 — Fantastic!

*2015-02-25*

Fantastic app. It has a puzzle generator, effectively supplying an unlimited number of puzzles. Compare this to other apps that come with a limited number of premade puzzles, or worse, apps based on IAPs that require you to pay for puzzles.

Huge thanks to the developer for such a great app.

### 4/5 — Great app

*2014-11-03*

I tried several kakuro apps and this was the best one I could find. I liked being able to select multiple squares for notes and being able to choose the size of your puzzle. For only 1$ and unlimited puzzles you can't go wrong!!

### 5/5 — And I Thought It Couldn't Get Better...

*2014-06-30*

I am a Cross Sums fan, and have tested out most of them. This version of a classic has custom settings (font, background, color, etc.), landscape mode, an extensive hint mode, various sizes of puzzles, and is a unique puzzle generator! Buy once, and you have endless puzzles to be solved.

## Frequently asked questions about Art of Kakuro

### What is Art of Kakuro?

Art of Kakuro is a logic puzzle game, also known as Cross Sums, designed to provide a challenging brain workout. It offers unlimited puzzle generation with various difficulty levels and customization options for a personalized experience.

### How does Art of Kakuro make playing easier than other apps?

Art of Kakuro streamlines note-taking by allowing multiple selections and dragging across number input buttons, significantly reducing the number of taps needed compared to other Kakuro apps. This makes entering possible digits much faster and more efficient.

### Can I customize the look and feel of Art of Kakuro?

Yes, Art of Kakuro offers extensive customization. You can select your preferred color scheme, background image, and font style to create a visually appealing and fresh gaming environment.

### Does Art of Kakuro offer hints to help solve puzzles?

Yes, Art of Kakuro includes a 'Hints' feature that can guide you through solving a puzzle. These hints not only fill in a number but also explain the underlying logic used to arrive at the solution.

### What devices is Art of Kakuro compatible with?

Art of Kakuro is a universal app optimized for iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices with Apple Silicon. It supports both portrait and landscape orientations on these devices.

### How often is Art of Kakuro updated?

The latest version of Art of Kakuro is 1.2, which was last updated on April 17, 2022. While the exact update frequency isn't specified, it has received updates since its release in 2014.

### What is the price of Art of Kakuro?

Art of Kakuro is a paid application, available for $0.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned for this app.

### What is the age rating for Art of Kakuro?

Art of Kakuro has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children and adults alike, offering a universally accessible logic puzzle experience.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2022-04-17

larger puzzles (up to 14 x 14);
improved support for newer iPhones and iPads;
support for Apple Silicon-based Macs;
bug fixes;

### 1.1 — 2015-06-09

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Undo, sound effects, background wallpaper animation, native resolution support for iPhone 6, sharing, link to developer's website (for other apps you may enjoy)

### 1.0 — 2014-04-24

No release notes.

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