# Nine Lives: Cat Sudoku Puzzle — Brain Logic Games, Offline IQ

> Cat-themed logic puzzle game with thousands of levels and offline play. (iPhone/iPad app by Shyam Khokhariya.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nine-lives-cat-sudoku-puzzle/id6801077302 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shyam Khokhariya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684033817)
- Category: Games, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 105 MB
- Languages: Australian English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Spanish, Swedish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-09-01
- Data updated: 2026-11-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nine-lives-cat-sudoku-puzzle/id6801077302/reviews.md

## What is Nine Lives?

One cat per colour. One per row. One per column. No two cats touching, not even at the corners. That is the entire rule set, and it is enough for two thousand hand-made boards.

Every board has exactly one solution and you can always reason your way to it. Mark the squares you have ruled out, follow what is forced, and enjoy the click when the last cat lands. Sudoku's constraints, minesweeper's deduction, none of the arithmetic.

-- A DAILY PUZZLE, WITHOUT THE WAIT
One cat in every row, column and colour region, none touching. Play today's daily puzzle, then keep going: two thousand levels and an endless mode mean you never wait for tomorrow's board.

-- WHAT YOU GET
• 2,000 hand-crafted levels, from gentle 5×5 boards up to 12×12
• Twin Cats — a second rule set where every row, column and colour takes two, unlocked at level 150
• Boss Boards every 25 levels: cells hidden, hints gone, three mistakes and it is over
• A fresh daily puzzle with streaks worth keeping
• Endless mode that never runs out of boards
• Cats to collect and themes to unlock as you play
• Hints and reveals when a board defeats you
• Colour symbols for players who find some colours hard to tell apart
• Fully offline — no wifi, no account, nothing to sign up for
• Game Center leaderboards
• One-time purchase removes ads forever. No subscription.

-- BRAIN TRAINING THAT IS ACTUALLY A GAME
Small boards teach you the moves. 12×12 boards make you earn them. No timers unless you want one, no grind, no notification spam.

-- FOR THE QUIET MINUTES
A board on the commute, one before bed, one while the kettle boils.

If you like sudoku, logic puzzles, brain teasers, brain training games, minesweeper or Star Battle grids, this is for you. And if you simply like cats, there are plenty here.

Free to play. Optional coin packs and a one-time ad removal.

## Key features

- Thousands of hand-crafted levels
- Daily puzzle with streaks
- Endless mode
- Unlockable cats and themes
- Offline play
- Hints and reveals

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins 300 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins 1000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins 2100 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins 5000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins 12000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Is Nine Lives safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Nine Lives.

## Is Nine Lives legit?

Nine Lives: Cat Sudoku Puzzle appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Nine Lives is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 24)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nine-lives-cat-sudoku-puzzle/id6801077302/reviews.md

### 5/5 — New favorite game

*2026-11-03*

This is a game that makes you think. Kinda like Soduku, but more intricately. I really like that it saves your progress on a puzzle

### 5/5 — Fun and Cute!

*2026-10-22*

Very cute little brain teaser game. I played for 30 minutes without even realizing it!

**Developer response:** Losing track of time over a puzzle is the best compliment we could get, thank you! If you’re enjoying the cute side, the Halloween Cat Hunt is live now, and finishing it unlocks a special Halloween cat. 🐾

### 5/5 — Super cute game

*2026-10-09*

Super cute game and a great way to pass the time while getting a nice brain workout. The logic puzzles really make you think.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the lovely review! A good think with a few cats along the way is exactly the balance we were going for 🐾

### 5/5 — Cute!

*2026-10-08*

Fun take on the classic sudoku app! Cute graphics, and I like the ease of swiping to bulk mark the hints. Nice work on the app!

**Developer response:** Thank you! The swipe to mark several squares at once is one of our favorite details, so it's great to hear it makes a difference for you 🐾

### 5/5 — Fun

*2026-10-06*

if you enjoy puzzles, this is a good twist. 😻

**Developer response:** Thank you! "A good twist" is exactly what we were aiming for, taking a familiar logic puzzle and giving it a cozy cat spin. Happy solving 🐾

### 5/5 — Love the game.

*2026-10-02*

Love the app and how it keeps my brain constantly active while playing.

**Developer response:** Thanks for playing! Keeping your mind busy one board at a time is what Nine Lives is all about. Plenty of tougher puzzles are waiting further in 🐾

### 5/5 — Great game pal, love the design and feel

*2026-10-01*

I love puzzle games, always. and I really enjoy the nine lives game. recommendations

**Developer response:** Thank you, and thanks for recommending it! For a puzzle fan, it means a lot that the design and feel stood out. If you haven't updated in a while, the latest version adds Twin Cats and Boss Boards for an extra challenge 🐾

### 5/5 — Nice

*2026-10-01*

Keeps you busy and thinking. Nice game

**Developer response:** Thank you! Busy and thinking is a good way to spend a few minutes. The newest update adds even more to explore, so it's worth grabbing if you haven't yet 🐾

### 5/5 — Cute cats

*2026-10-01*

I like the colorful grid and the little cat faces, and the three rules at the top use tiny pictures so you get them right away. Hearts, hints, and power-up buttons make it feel like a real game. The red and orange squares look really close together, so it's hard to tell the color groups apart. The power-up buttons also have no labels, so I had to guess what they do.

**Developer response:** Thank you for such clear feedback. You're right that the red and orange regions can look too similar, so we're adding an option in an upcoming update that places a small symbol in each color region, making them easy to tell apart. The note about unlabeled power-up buttons is a fair point too, and we'll look at making them clearer 🐾

### 5/5 — Good

*2026-10-01*

Very good game

## Frequently asked questions about Nine Lives

### What are the basic rules of Nine Lives: Cat Sudoku Puzzle?

The core rules are: one cat of a specific color per row, one per column, and one per color region. Additionally, no two cats can touch each other, even at the corners. The game features over 2,000 hand-made boards with unique solutions.

### Does Nine Lives: Cat Sudoku Puzzle have ads?

Yes, the game contains advertisements. However, there is an option to make a one-time purchase to remove ads permanently.

### Can I play Nine Lives: Cat Sudoku Puzzle offline?

Yes, the game is fully playable offline. It does not require Wi-Fi or any account sign-up to enjoy the puzzles.

### What kind of puzzles are available in Nine Lives: Cat Sudoku Puzzle?

The game offers a variety of puzzles, including 2,000 hand-crafted levels ranging from 5x5 to 12x12 boards, a daily puzzle with streak rewards, and an endless mode that generates an unlimited number of boards.

### Are there different difficulty levels or modes in Nine Lives: Cat Sudoku Puzzle?

Yes, the game includes 'Twin Cats' mode unlocked at level 150, 'Boss Boards' every 25 levels with increased difficulty, and an endless mode. The board sizes also vary, from smaller 5x5 to larger 12x12 grids.

### How often is Nine Lives: Cat Sudoku Puzzle updated?

The latest version is 1.12.0, and it was last updated on November 4, 2026. Updates typically bring new content and improvements.

### What is the age rating for Nine Lives: Cat Sudoku Puzzle?

The app is rated '4+' by the developer, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### What makes Nine Lives: Cat Sudoku Puzzle different from traditional Sudoku?

While it shares logic and deduction elements with Sudoku, Nine Lives uses a unique cat placement mechanic and adjacency rules instead of numerical constraints. It also incorporates elements similar to Minesweeper's deduction without the arithmetic.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.12.0 — 2026-11-04

• 1,000 new hand-made levels. Nine Lives now has 2,000 boards, from gentle 5×5 up to 12×12.
• Bug fixes and small improvements.

### 1.11.2 — 2026-11-02

• 1,000 new hand-made levels. Nine Lives now has 2,000 boards, from gentle 5×5 up to 12×12.
• Bug fixes and small improvements.

### 1.11.0 — 2026-10-26

• 1,000 new hand-made levels. Nine Lives now has 2,000 boards, from gentle 5×5 up to 12×12.
• Bug fixes and small improvements.

### 1.10.7 — 2026-10-21

• Smoother performance and bug fixes

### 1.10.4 — 2026-10-15

• Smoother performance and bug fixes

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