# Nineways — Classic Sudoku puzzle game

> Classic Sudoku puzzle game (iPhone/iPad app by Gary Watson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nineways/id6785217658 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gary Watson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536272323)
- Category: Games
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.1 · 2 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish
- Released: 2026-07-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-11
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nineways/id6785217658/reviews.md

## What is Nineways?

How to play
Fill the 9×9 grid so that every row, column, and 3×3 box contains the digits 1 to 9 — with no repeats.

Tap a cell to select it, then tap a number to place it. The row and column highlight to help you spot conflicts at a glance. Stuck on a cell? Tap Hint to reveal the correct number.

Completely free — no ads, no accounts, nothing locked behind a purchase. There's an optional tip jar if you'd like to support development.

Choose your difficulty
Five levels from Trivial through to Extreme — from a gentle introduction to a serious challenge.

Track your score
Every correct number earns points — and solving quickly, keeping a streak going and finishing under the par time all add bonuses on top. Harder puzzles score the most. A wrong guess breaks your streak, so think before you tap.

Clean, distraction-free design
Choose from a selection of light and dark colour themes — no internet required. Prefer a relaxed solve? Zen Mode hides the score and timer and drops all penalties.

Whether you're a Sudoku beginner or a seasoned solver, Nineways gives you a fresh puzzle every time.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Developer | $0.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7 — 2026-09-08

New app icon, plus behind-the-scenes improvements.

### 1.6 — 2026-08-27

Minor improvements and behind-the-scenes tidying.

### 1.5 — 2026-08-11

What's New in Version 1.5

• Added Australian and Canadian English support
• Added Korean language support

### 1.4 — 2026-08-03

What's New in Version 1.4

• Added Japanese language support

### 1.3 — 2026-07-27

What's New in Version 1.3

• Added Brazilian Portuguese and Simplified Chinese language support

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All apps by Gary Watson: https://appshunter.io/developer/1536272323

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