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DogDoku User Reviews

DogDoku: No Ads Puzzle Trail
🎮 Games
🎬 Entertainment
🎈 Casual
🧩 Puzzle

Customer Experience

Positive experience85.3% of reviews
Neutral2.9% of reviews
Negative experience11.8% of reviews

~ Based on 34 written reviews from the US App Store.

Is DogDoku Safe?

DogDoku: No Ads Puzzle Trail appears safe based on user ratings. AppsHunter Safety Score for DogDoku is 93/100.

This assessment is based on 781 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.7/5.

Safety Analysis

94.8% of ratings point to a safe experience
2.9% of ratings suggest some concerns
2.3% of ratings point to a risky experience

~ Based on 781 App Store ratings for DogDoku.

Is DogDoku Legit?

DogDoku: No Ads Puzzle Trail appears legitimate, with a few gaps. AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for DogDoku is 70/100.

Based on 70 of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

Top reviews

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Great puzzle

Love the game. Love that I was able to pay for no ads. I would love a color blind mode that had small numbers or letters in the colors as an option. When I play with low light night mode some of the colors are almost impossible to tell apart. Overall though I play every day.
OutsideNormal OutsideNormal

Response from developer

Thank you so much for playing every day and for supporting DogDoku by purchasing the ad-free version! We truly appreciate your thoughtful feedback. A color-blind-friendly option with numbers or letters is a wonderful suggestion, especially for playing in low-light night mode. We’ll carefully consider it for a future update. Thank you again for helping us make the game better!

Lied about ads, a million pop ups also!

After level 40, the pop ups never stop. Then, after around level 45, it’s CONSTANT ads to keep playing! Why do devs LIE like that???? Don’t they know the game will just be deleted?!

This dev, like all the greedy liars out there, WILL fail! No one likes being lied to…
This dev is scum and I will delight when people catch on and delete this game in droves! Shame on you!!! 😡😡😡😡😡
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BigMAK1975BigMAK1975

Response from developer

We’re sorry this has been frustrating. Our ads are always optional and only shown when a player actively chooses to watch one—they should never appear automatically or interrupt gameplay. If you need more resources, you can earn them through Daily Challenges, Survival Mode, and Easy Mode. Alternatively, Pro unlocks all main-story levels directly. If you experienced automatic ads or any other issue, please email me at wangziwei9401@gmail.com. I’d be very happy to help resolve it.

Fun & challenging

I downloaded this after reaching level 270+ on Meowdoku, & this one is sooo much better. Will definitely be upgrading to the pro version. Kinda sad because after I downloaded it & did a round I went to delete other game apps I wasn’t using anymore & accidentally deleted this one, immediately redownloaded it but the gifted wizard cat avatar was gone from my inventory & I didn’t get the prompt to accept it as a gift after the redownload 😭💔 tried to clear my cache & nothing seems to be working. Other than that, really enjoying it.
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LaLaFoSho(:LaLaFoSho(:

Response from developer

Thank you so much for your kind words and support—we’re so happy you’re enjoying the game! We’re really sorry about the missing Wizard Cat skin. We found a restoration issue where the gift could be remembered as claimed after reinstalling without being restored to the skin collection. We’ve fixed this for an upcoming update, and previously claimed skins should be restored automatically. Thank you for reporting this, and especially for your support and interest in Pro—it truly means a lot to us! ❤️

No-ad option

You can pay a small amount to ban the ads, and the game is relaxing and fun.
MagistraBMagistraB

Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you find the game relaxing and fun. We’ll keep working to make the experience even better.

Worked great for a week then crashed

I downloaded this game a week ago, paid the extra $ for more perks. But today, i can open the app, but as soon as I click on something to play the app closes. I rebooted my ipad, i re installed the app, but no luck. When it was working I loved it.
Flaff2Flaff2

Response from developer

I'm extremely sorry. There was a problem with one of the versions last week! I have resolved and urgently updated this issue! You can try to update the version. If there are still problems, please do contact me. The email address is: wangziwei9401@gmail.com! Once again, I'm sorry for causing you a bad experience. In the future, I will conduct more comprehensive tests during the update! (o_O;)

Love this doku

I found dogdoku because meowdoku just wasn’t challenging enough. The way I earn hints and tips is better than the other app and these puzzles keep me sharp. I sent feedback to the developer and they replied positively within the same day. I normally don’t review apps on App Store but this is a true banger. 5/5 would doku again.
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LinuxMaatLinuxMaat

Response from developer

Thank you so much for your support! We’re thrilled that Dogdoku feels both challenging and fun, and we’re glad the way you earn hints and tips has been helpful. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review—5/5, keep on doku-ing! 🐶

Honestly

I have seen better games I thought this was going to be fun it was but it was so confusing
VvvagshshbVvvagshshb

Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry the game felt confusing. We’re improving the controls, board coordinates, and Next Step explanations to make the rules and suggested moves easier to understand. We appreciate you giving the game a try and hope a future update feels much clearer and more enjoyable.

Reset

I would have given it 5 stars if there was a reset button
vonpuckvonpuck

Response from developer

Clear still doesn't meet your requirements. Do you want to clear the dog as well? You can contact me directly via email! wangziwei9401@gmail.com

Favorite

I love the different dogs and the marking option. That makes it better than all the others. Also, very helpful support. I’m a senior and the logic stimulates your brain. I don’t write reviews often but I do read them so try it!
Helpful information EddHelpful information Edd

Response from developer

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoy the dogs, marking feature, and brain-stimulating puzzles. Your kind words about our support mean a lot to us—happy puzzling!

Problem

I couldn't get the app on my iPad so please fix it
SillyDavid15SillyDavid15

Response from developer

Please tell me how many times your iPad system has crashed? I will try to troubleshoot the system compatibility! You can contact me directly via email at wangziwei9401@gmail.com.

No adds!!

I downloaded the app thinking “oh, there must be adds,” but there’s not a single one! Also the levels are great! I will never delete this game!
Happy customer385Happy customer385

Response from developer

Thank you so much! We’re thrilled that you’re enjoying the levels and the ad-free experience. Hearing that you never want to delete the game truly made our day! 🐾❤️

😊

Super fun a great beginning to learn real sudoku would 100% recommend
DjedchfrugdrytderffDjedchfrugdrytderff

Response from developer

Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re really happy to hear that you’re having fun and finding the game helpful as an introduction to Sudoku. Your recommendation means a lot to us! 🐾

LOVE THIS GAME

Super relaxing and it’s 100% free! Get this game NOW!!
Somebody #67Somebody #67

Response from developer

Thank you for your liking. If you have any questions, please feel free to come and see me at any time.

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Need to be able to compete with teams and people. Love the game itself. Make it like Kings Royal or Match Villians. Better graphics
Maxx47777Maxx47777

Response from developer

Thanks so much for the feedback—we’re glad you’re enjoying the game! We’re working on more ways to compete with friends, and we’ll consider team-based play for future updates. We’re also continuing to improve the graphics and overall presentation. Your examples are very helpful—thanks for helping us make the game better!

It sucks lowkey

When u try to play it doesn’t start with one where there’s only one square of that color and you have to guess the second time usually because it doesn’t make it so if one is there one has to be there in a different place and the game would be a great game if they executed it better
OfoorlyfeOfoorlyfe

Response from developer

Thanks for the thoughtful feedback. You’re right that not every board begins with a one-cell color region. The early Main levels reveal a starting dog; later puzzles are solved by combining all the rules: one dog in each row, column, and color region, and dogs cannot touch—even diagonally. No blind guessing should be required, and “Next Step” can show a logical deduction if you’re stuck. We’ll keep improving the progression and explanations. If a specific level seems unsolvable, please send its number through Settings > Feedback so we can check it directly.

Worth $4

Love this game and the $4, is worth it for no ads, hints, clues, and auto marking
jimbethgiljimbethgil

Response from developer

Thank you so much for the five-star review! We’re delighted that you’re enjoying DogDoku and finding the hints, Next Step clues, and Smart Exclude feature helpful. Your support means a lot to us—happy puzzling!

Glitched

I started at lvl 5 and then 2 seconds later I’m suddenly already at lvl 91 which I dont know 😭what to do like seriously 😒 I’m seriously upset over this.fix it 🙏 please
Cute girl🌸🌸🌸💅💅💕💕Cute girl🌸🌸🌸💅💅💕💕

Response from developer

I'm sorry，i will fix it！！ You can contact me with email or tg！

Fun

It is a fun game, but also challenging. My parents said I can play whenever because it is a brain game.
SquilrySquilry

Response from developer

Thank you so much! We’re glad you’re having fun and enjoying the challenge. It’s wonderful to hear that your parents appreciate the brain-training aspect too. Keep playing and have fun! 🧠🎉

DogDoku perfect

Find The Horse Challenge is such an addictive logic puzzle game! It's super easy to get started, but the more you play, the more hooked you become. No annoying ads to ruin your gaming rhythm, so you can fully focus on the fun of solving puzzles. The rules are clear: one horse per color, one horse per row and column, and horses cannot be placed next to each other. You win with pure logical deduction, not blind luck. With progressive main levels, global daily challenges, endless practice mode, skin collection and cross-device progress sync, it's perfect for training your brain and killing time. Highly recommended!
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jobboy_jobboy_

Response from developer

Thank you so much for the thoughtful review! I’m really happy to hear that you’re enjoying the logic and the no-ads experience. The goal has always been to make Find The Horse Challenge easy to start, but satisfying to master through pure deduction. I’ll keep improving the levels, daily challenges, skins, and sync experience. Thanks again for playing and recommending it!

DogDoku Review

DogDoku is the Best Sudoku Game, for people that don’t like the original Sudoku, this game is fun, addictive, and easy to Learn. There is no issues with the Game, and honestly the best app i have ever got on the app store! Definitely Recommend Giving DogDoku a Try!
EChamp016EChamp016

Response from developer

hank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled that DogDoku makes Sudoku fun, approachable, and addictive for you. Your support and recommendation truly mean a lot to us. Happy puzzling! 🐶🧩