# Hitori

> Grid-based logic puzzle game requiring number elimination and unique row/column placement. (iPhone/iPad app by Yuki Fujimoto.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitori/id1054652505 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yuki Fujimoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/467085185)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 51 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-11-08
- Data updated: 2026-10-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitori/id1054652505/reviews.md

## What is Hitori?

Hitori is one of the puzzle game.
The rule is simple.

Hitori is played with a grid of squares or cells, and each cell contains a number. 
The objective is to eliminate numbers by filling in the squares such that remaining cells do not contain numbers that appear more than once in either a given row or column.

Filled-in cells cannot be horizontally or vertically adjacent, although they can be diagonally adjacent. 
The remaining un-filled cells must form a single component connected horizontally and vertically.

## Key features

- Grid-based number puzzles
- Eliminate duplicate numbers
- Row and column uniqueness
- Adjacency rules for filled cells
- Single connected component for remaining cells

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitori/id1054652505/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Can’t Close Some Ads

*2024-10-15, version 1.5*

Not a bad app, but sometimes when an ad appears after the completion of a level, THERE IS NO WAY TO DISMISS THE AD. So all progress in the game stops!

### 5/5 — Love hitori

*2020-06-25*

I have been playing this game for years but today it will not load. I see the "two cats" logo and then it takes me out of the game without loading. I am running version 10.3.3 on my iPad. I see that there was an update June 21. It broke the game for me!

### 2/5 — Problems after level 200 still unfixed

*2017-05-11, version 1.2*

It's hopeless playing after level, doesn't correctly track progress of completed puzzles. Other similar games offer ability to pick difficulty level. The game plays well but needs an update to fix issues.

### 2/5 — Glitches after level 200

*2016-08-15, version 1.2*

Puzzles function well, however there is no way to select the difficulty. After completing level 200, the puzzles randomly flick from competed to incomplete depending on the day, and the app doesn't record your completed puzzles. Quite frustrating!

### 4/5 — Great app though no longer registering levels

*2016-01-28*

Great an addictive app. Now on level 4500 of 9x9! Love the fact there are so many levels, however it no longer registers I've completed a level so can't move on and levels are messed up after level 500 on the 7x7. Please fix if you can because I love playing this app!

## Frequently asked questions about Hitori

### What is the objective of Hitori?

The objective of Hitori is to eliminate numbers in a grid by filling in cells. The remaining un-filled cells must not contain numbers that appear more than once in any given row or column.

### Are there any special rules for filled cells in Hitori?

Yes, filled-in cells in Hitori cannot be horizontally or vertically adjacent to each other, though they can be diagonally adjacent.

### What devices is Hitori available on?

Hitori is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Hitori?

Hitori has an age rating of 4+.

### How often is Hitori updated?

Hitori was last updated on June 21, 2020, with version 1.5.

### Does Hitori have ads?

No, Hitori is ad-free.

### What is the user rating for Hitori?

Hitori has a high user rating of 4.8 stars based on 6 ratings.

### Is Hitori a paid app?

No, Hitori is a free game.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2020-06-21

Support iOS13.

### 1.4 — 2018-08-18

Bug fix in Save/Load process.

### 1.3 — 2018-07-01

Optimize for the latest iOS

### 1.2 — 2016-01-21

Bug fix

### 1.1 — 2015-11-19

Bug fix

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