# Marple > Logic deduction puzzle game with 20 tiles and clue-based gameplay. (iPhone/iPad app by Mikko Kankainen.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marple/id288689440 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Mikko Kankainen](https://appshunter.io/developer/287710112) - Category: Games, Puzzle, Strategy - Price: Free - Rating: 4.80/5 from 48 App Store ratings · 141 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 6 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2019-02-12 - Data updated: 2026-07-06 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marple/id288689440/reviews.md ## What is Marple? AWARDED "BEST PUZZLER" IN MACWORLD'S "THE BEST GAMES OF 2008"! NOMINEE FOR "BEST PUZZLE GAME" IN "2008 BEST APP EVER AWARDS"! RATED "BETTER" IN APPREVIEW! Getting tired of Sudoku? Why not try Marple? Marple is a game of logic and deduction. The playing field consists of 20 tiles arranged in 4 rows of 5 columns each and a set of clues. The goal of the game is to figure out the correct order of those 20 tiles using the given clues by process of elimination. There are four different types of clues: "In between", "Left of", "Same column" and "Next to". "In between" clue tells that the middle tile has to be located in between the other two. It however does not tell the order of the other two tiles or how far they are from the middle one. "Left of" clue tells that the left tile has to be located left of the right tile. It however does not tell how far apart they are. "Same column" clue tells that the two tiles have to be on the same column. "Next to" clue tells that the two tiles are adjacent to each other. It however does not tell the order of the two tiles. Features: * 1,000,000 fiendishly clever puzzles to play so don't expect to run out of them any time soon! At 3 minutes / puzzle, 1 hour / day = ca. 137 years of puzzles! * Tutorial mode * Hint system that highlights a clue that you should be concentrating on next and also explains exactly what you should be doing next. * Graphical help with beginner tips ## Key features - Logic and deduction gameplay - 20 tiles arranged in 4x5 grid - Multiple clue types (In between, Left of, Same column, Next to) - Over 1 million unique puzzles - Tutorial mode - Hint system with explanations - Graphical help with beginner tips ## What do users think of Marple? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Great logic game - 🚀 Engaging and challenging - 💡 Unique puzzle concept - 👍 Addictive gameplay - 👍 Polished and well-designed - 👍 Excellent value for money **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes - 🔧 Needs better tutorial/instructions - 🔧 Difficulty level could be improved - 🔧 Outdated UI elements - 🔧 Clues can be confusing **Commonly reported bugs** - Game crashes on launch for some users - Buttons/UI elements not fully visible - Clues get cut off on certain devices - Incorrect/missing puzzle solutions **Most requested features** - Add undo/redo functionality - Implement save/restore progress - Introduce different difficulty levels - Optimize for larger screens (iPad) - Improve color contrast and readability ## Recent user reviews (10 of 141) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marple/id288689440/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great puzzle game! *2026-05-18, version 2.2.11* Nice, straightforward logic puzzle game. Can be a little fiddly to tap the right answers on phone but it’s a minor quibble. Fantastic! ### 5/5 — Best logic game *2025-11-01, version 2.2.11* I love the Einstein’s Riddle / Zebra Puzzle games. Marple is still my all-time favorite. Thanks ### 4/5 — Great puzzler, needs updating! *2024-12-09, version 2.2.11* This is a great little puzzle game, which unfortunately currently has a game breaking bug where the last clue is cut off. This makes the games unsolvable without having to guess. I hope the dev sees this and gets an update out! ### 5/5 — A favorite! *2024-04-19, version 2.2.11* Why don’t more people know about this game? It’s one of the best. Please make an iPAD version. ### 5/5 — Been playing since 2008 *2024-03-28, version 2.2.11* I’ve been playing this game off and on since 2008. I keep coming back to it as a way to occupy a few to a lot of minutes. ### 4/5 — I’ve never seen your clues to be wrong but I came across one *2024-03-14, version 2.2.11* Puzzle 231 had a serious error. I took a screenshot for you but can’t send it in the review. ### 5/5 — Maximum replays *2023-11-17, version 2.2.11* This game has a learning curve, but once you learn all the techniques it is enjoyable game after game. It’s a classic puzzle game that I've been playing for years. ### 5/5 — Would be an awesome Apple Arcade addition *2023-09-06* Still playing sooo many years later. I'm happy this got updated for 64bit, unlike so many other abandoned apps from that era. ### 2/5 — This is a clone of another game *2023-01-02, version 2.2.11* This app seems pretty old, but it’s definitely not as old as the game it’s based on. Everett Kaser software created a game far too similar to this one in 1991 — Sherlock. Even the names are too similar. I’ll try this game out to see if it’s original at all but winning awards in 2008 for a game created almost 20 years earlier doesn’t sit well with me. ### 4/5 — Good logic game with poor implementation *2023-01-02, version 2.2.11* Very good logical game in design. Poor implementation though, missing basic features such as undo. Display is not adapted to iPhone 14 pro’s dynamic island. ## Frequently asked questions about Marple ### What is Marple? Marple is a logic and deduction puzzle game where players arrange 20 tiles into the correct order. The game provides a set of clues to guide the deduction process, helping players figure out the tile placement through elimination. ### How does the clue system work? The game features four types of clues: 'In between' indicates a tile is between two others, 'Left of' means one tile is to the left of another, 'Same column' requires tiles to be in the same column, and 'Next to' means tiles are adjacent. These clues help players narrow down possibilities. ### Is Marple free to play? Based on the information provided, Marple is a paid application. It does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model. ### What makes Marple different from Sudoku? While both are logic puzzles, Marple focuses on deductive reasoning and spatial relationships between tiles based on textual clues. Sudoku, on the other hand, involves filling a grid with numbers based on row, column, and block constraints. ### What if I get stuck on a puzzle? Marple includes a helpful hint system designed to assist players. This system highlights the next clue you should focus on and provides detailed explanations of the next steps you should take to solve the puzzle. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.2.11 — 2020-01-06 Bug fixes ### 2.2.10 — 2019-05-05 Bug fixes ### 2.2.9 — 2019-04-06 Bug fixes ### 2.2.8 — 2017-11-20 Bug fixes. ### 2.2.7 — 2017-09-20 Had to revert orientation lock fix in order to support iPad Pro 10.5". 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