Give option of colors only
Response from developer
Hi! Colors-only mode is still available. Open Hue9 Settings → Accessibility and turn off Symbol Mode. If symbols remain visible, please also check iPhone Settings → Accessibility → Display & Text Size → Differentiate Without Color, as Hue9 respects that system setting. Sorry for the confusion — we’ll make this option easier to find.
Fun to play, colors are pleasing
Response from developer
Thanks so much for your kind review. I’m glad you’re enjoying Hue9 and finding the colors pleasing. It’s great to hear that it’s helping you pass the time and train your mind.
The app I’ve been looking for!
What I don’t love is the competitive-style play, and really wish it could be turned off. I want to play to relax and wind down, not be stressed about my time or losing points over a misclick.
I just don’t need to track my points in order to keep wanting to play. I’ve already been playing (other, much less aesthetically pleasing) color sudoku apps for years.
Ideally would like options to toggle off the points mode, as well as the option turn off individual features such as the timer, immediate notifications for wrong moves, and losing points for wrong moves or hints.
If I’ve made a mistake and get to the end of the puzzle and it’s not a win, I’ll know there’s a mistake. Or, another nice to have feature could be a “check for errors” button.
Other small nitpicky annoyances:
- the hint button is really easy to hit accidentally. I never want hints anyway, but losing points for hitting it makes its current placement extra stressful. Or maybe don’t move it, but add a confirmation check before giving the hint?
- often when I leave the app mid-game, then go back to the app, the app goes back to the home screen and that game is lost. I’ve played other similar apps that never did this, so not sure what the issue is here. (Note, this is just when I move out of the app; I’m not talking about closing the app and trying to go back.)
Anyway, overall I’m still so happy this app exists. Thank you!!
Response from developer
Thank you so much for the detailed feedback! I took comments like yours to heart while building version 2.0.0, which is now finished and ready to be released. It includes a new Zen Mode for playing without points, timers, or pressure, plus game resume so you won’t lose your puzzle when leaving the app. I’ve also improved how mistakes and hints work to make the whole experience much more relaxing. Thanks again for helping me make the app better, I hope you’ll love 2.0.0 and maybe improve the rating!
Review
Response from developer
Thanks for the honest feedback! I completely agreed that the app needed clearer instructions, so I’ve redesigned the onboarding and added a much easier-to-follow introduction in version 2.0.0. The update is already finished and ready to be released. Your feedback genuinely helped me focus on making the app easier to understand from the very first game. I hope you’ll give the new version a try!
Fun and unique
Response from developer
Thanks for the kind words! I’m so glad you’re enjoying Hue9’s unique twist on Sudoku and finding it relaxing. Your feedback means a lot to me.
