# Kakuro Rally

> Logic puzzle game combining math sums and crossword-style number grid challenges. (iPhone/iPad app by Dogfish Technologies, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kakuro-rally/id391301051 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dogfish Technologies, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1197710360)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 27 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-11-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kakuro-rally/id391301051/reviews.md

## What is Kakuro Rally?

Test your math and logic skills against the clock with Kakuro Rally!

Kakuro Rally is the latest spin on the logic puzzle game Kakuro, the addictive game that combines the excitement of crossword puzzles with the challenge of math and logic. And, now you can test your skills against the clock and advance to more complex puzzles as you meet the challenge. 

Similar to the immensely popular Sudoku, classic Kakuro challenges players to complete a grid of numbers based on a simple set of rules…

1. Each cell must be filled with a number from 1 to 9, inclusive
2. The sum of the numbers entered in each run must add up to the total indicated by the number in the dark cells at the end of the run
3. A number cannot be repeated within the same run

Don’t let the simple rules fool you. The solution to the game is likely to be a bit more elusive. 

Here are a few helpful hints to get you started:

1. Avoid the lure of the brute force approach. There is only one solution to each puzzle, so it may take a while. 
2. Try to deduce the combination of numbers that can fit logically into the correct cells: For instance, if you have a column with two cells and their sum is 3, the only possible numbers that can be used are 1 and 2. But, which number goes in which cell? As in a crossword puzzle, look to its intersecting rows.  If one of the rows has 2 cells and their sum is 4, then the only options in that row are 1 and 3.  So, the only number that can be played in the intersecting cell is 1.  
3. Find the combinations with the fewest possible choices and, by ruling out numbers that could not be used, you take the guess work out of solving each puzzle.

Over time, you will become familiar with the possible combinations and find yourself quickly navigating the easier puzzles. Not to worry -- larger, more complex puzzles will be waiting to challenge you.

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Here are a few features included in Karkuro Rally:
* Rally/Classic Play modes – Rally mode allows you the option to test your puzzle skills against the clock based on a preset time limit. 
* Choose the puzzle size and level of difficulty using puzzle categorizations (i.e., Easy, Medium, Hard) and puzzle picker.
* 'Auto-complete' – This feature auto-fills a cell when only one possible answer remains. For instance, if you have a 2-cell row with a sum of 6, if you enter a 5 in one cell, the other cell will automatically be filled with a 1.
* Auto-Notes Mode - When activated, the game will fill the notes field with all possible numbers for each cell and keep the possible numbers up-to-date with each change you make.
* 'Show Starting Hint' - If you need help getting started, the game will display the solution for one row or column.

## Key features

- Rally and Classic play modes
- Selectable puzzle size and difficulty
- Auto-complete for single possible answers
- Auto-notes with possible number updates
- Show starting hint for rows/columns

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Full Version | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 27)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kakuro-rally/id391301051/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Too much time on typos

*2017-06-22, version 2.5*

I really like the puzzles themselves, but I spend too much time on typos.

On my SE the buttons I press for the 1-10 answers and the 1-10 notes are very small and very close together. I have adult size long thin fingers, and I'm still having trouble. 

Needs an Undo. Without Undo, I have to delete too many answers manually to find the typos if I don't catch them right away. 

A note doesn't disappear once you've used the number in a different box. 

Another thing. Even if I wanted to deal with all that, and eventually buy it, it doesn't show the price nor how many puzzles I'd be getting for my money in the app. 

Overall, a clunky experience.

### 3/5 — Can't check without losing changes.

*2015-02-17, version 2.0*

I would prefer to be able to check without losing all the changes I had done. Also can't reveal a single cell. Must reveal whole row/column.

### 1/5 — Number format is the pits

*2013-10-10, version 2.0*

Title says it all. It's awkward having the numbers in a line instead of keyboard style and I don't like the two rows of numbers for answers and notes.

### 4/5 — Great Game

*2013-08-09, version 1.1*

I love Kakuro puzzles. This app makes them even more fun.

### 1/5 — Difficult

*2013-02-24, version 1.1*

The way of writing in numbers is far too difficult as the buttons are tiny, there's seemingly no options to allow for hints on numbers to input, no obvious reset button for mistakes.

### 4/5 — Unique!!

*2012-01-19, version 1.1*

Nice to have something different for a change...other than just sudoku.

### 4/5 — Mathnerd

*2011-11-20, version 1.1*

Love the app!  A few suggestions.  Need some space to lay out options. Also don't like that tentative options disappear when you switch between apps.

### 3/5 — Does the job

*2011-10-13, version 1.1*

Limited but works well enough to be diverting.

### 3/5 — Kakuro rally

*2011-09-25, version 1.1*

Very good but.... Problem in purchased version in unlocking the later levels despite completing all relevant puzzles in appropriate time. Please release update with a fix!

### 4/5 — Decent

*2011-09-11, version 1.1*

Best free kakuro app I've found so far.

## Frequently asked questions about Kakuro Rally

### What are the main game modes in Kakuro Rally?

Kakuro Rally features two main game modes: Classic Play, which offers a standard puzzle experience, and Rally Mode, where you can test your puzzle-solving skills against a preset time limit.

### How does the 'Auto-complete' feature work in Kakuro Rally?

The 'Auto-complete' feature in Kakuro Rally automatically fills in a cell when there is only one possible number that can fit based on the puzzle's rules and your current entries.

### Can I choose the difficulty of puzzles in Kakuro Rally?

Yes, Kakuro Rally allows you to choose the puzzle size and level of difficulty. You can select from categorizations like Easy, Medium, and Hard, and use the puzzle picker to find specific challenges.

### What is the 'Auto-Notes Mode' in Kakuro Rally?

When activated, 'Auto-Notes Mode' in Kakuro Rally will fill the notes field for each cell with all possible numbers that could fit. It also keeps these possible numbers updated as you make changes to the grid.

### How do I get started if I'm stuck on a puzzle in Kakuro Rally?

If you need assistance getting started, Kakuro Rally offers a 'Show Starting Hint' feature. This will display the solution for one complete row or column to help you begin solving the puzzle.

### What are the basic rules for filling cells in Kakuro Rally?

In Kakuro Rally, each cell must be filled with a number from 1 to 9. The sum of numbers in each run must match the number in the dark cell at the end of the run, and numbers cannot be repeated within the same run.

### Is Kakuro Rally available on multiple devices?

Based on the provided data, Kakuro Rally is supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### When was Kakuro Rally last updated?

Kakuro Rally was last updated on October 18, 2017, with version 2.6.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6 — 2017-10-18

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

Update for iOS 11 and various bug fixes

### 2.5 — 2017-03-06

Fixed bugs and improved reliability

### 2.1 — 2016-04-23

Better support for iOS 9
Fixed a few bugs

### 2.0 — 2013-09-17

Support for iOS 7
Fixed a few bugs

### 1.1 — 2010-11-30

Fixed a crash on devices running OS 3.1.2 and corrected some puzzles that were incorrectly put into the wrong difficulty level.

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