# Real Kakuro™ — 3000 Cross Sum Puzzles!

> Logic-based number crossword puzzle game with thousands of unique challenges. (iPhone/iPad app by Deucher.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-kakuro/id459669325 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Deucher](https://appshunter.io/developer/446639517)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 2,617 App Store ratings · 323 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-08-30
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-kakuro/id459669325/reviews.md

## What is Real Kakuro™?

Featured as "What's Hot" in puzzle and board categories in US app store

Now with 3000 puzzles. Can you solve them all?

Real Kakuro is like a crossword puzzle with numbers. Each "word" must add up to the number provided in the clue above it or to the left. Words can only use the numbers 1 through 9, and a given number can only be used once in a word. Every kakuro has one and only solution, and can be solved through logic alone. 

Real Kakuro is a very elegant game, providing fabulous gameplay experience with 3000 unique games. 

- Clean board, providing hours of pleasure gameplay; 
- Handmade unique challenging games. All games and categories were designed to fit a 10x10 board without compromising quality and the need of zooming; 
- No locked levels. Play whatever you want whenever you want;
- Autosave game. You don't need to worry if you don't have much time to play. It will automatically save all unfinished games; 
- Simple menu context. Your game is just a few clicks away; 
- No in app music. You can play while listening your own iPod library; 
- High definition graphics for iPad, iPhone 4/4s/5 and iPod Touch; 
- Game Center statistics. Compare your results worldwide.

## Key features

- 3000 unique puzzles
- Logic-based solving
- No locked levels
- Autosave functionality
- High definition graphics
- Game Center statistics

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Real Kakuro™?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Excellent game
- 🤓 Challenging puzzles
- 🧠 Exercises the mind
- 📚 Huge number of puzzles
- 🎨 Attractive design
- 🔍 Pencil and pen options
- 🆓 Free with many puzzles

**Cons**

- 💢 Annoying ads
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔊 Loud ads
- 🔍 Small number pad
- 🕰️ Ads interrupt gameplay

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Puzzles that appear to have no solution
- Solved puzzles showing as blank
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Most requested features**

- Undo/redo feature
- Ability to remove pencil marks after entering correct numbers
- Pause/resume game
- Larger number pad
- Ability to save progress

## Recent user reviews (10 of 323)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-kakuro/id459669325/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Earlier iPads

*2026-07-14, version 5.3*

Earlier iPads are unable to view real kakuro in landscape mode, but it’s not an issue with newer iPads

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2026-05-07, version 5.3*

It keeps me sharp in my old age!

### 1/5 — Beware phishing add!

*2026-05-06, version 5.3*

Today the add window popped up with phishing exclaiming I had visited adult websites click to go to App Store. I have never visited an adult website. It’s sad cause I really enjoyed this game. It was challenging and made me think. If I knew how to report this, I would.

### 2/5 — Scareware ads

*2026-04-27, version 5.3*

The game itself is good, but has recently started running scareware ads.

### 1/5 — Contains advertisements for spam and malware.

*2026-04-18, version 5.3*

While the game is OK, at the completion of a board it forces you to view an unsolicited ad for 60 seconds or so.   This is bad enough, but in the ad rotation are blatant “Your phone is corrupted, download this app now to initiate a cleanup” scareware apps.  Of course, the ads can be ignored (for 60 seconds) but it’s a clear attempt to install malware.  The trust is broken.

### 1/5 — Beware!

*2026-04-16, version 5.3*

I love this game, but when a game serves you a deceptive ad, you have to question your choice.  I received an add that “warns” me that I have become infected by an adult website that I visited (I didn’t), and I should install the app they are going to send me to.  No info about the app, just the warning.  This is deceptive and underhanded, and no legitimate app should be supporting this kind of advertising, or the app being pushed.

### 5/5 — Super

*2026-04-14, version 5.3*

It’s as challenging as you want it!

### 5/5 — Making math fun

*2026-04-07, version 5.3*

Okay, maybe not fun but challenging. Some I get so stuck I wish there was a way to find the answers. Also I wish there was an undo button. But it’s still a good game.

### 1/5 — Inappropriate ads for 4+

*2026-02-21, version 5.3*

Terrible images displayed when first started. Never using again.

### 1/5 — Great game

*2026-02-15, version 5.3*

You advertise illegal drug use, giving open access to peptides, the pain and suffering you support for a few adverts.

## Frequently asked questions about Real Kakuro™

### What is Real Kakuro™?

Real Kakuro™ is a number puzzle game that functions like a crossword. You must fill in cells so that the sum of the numbers in each row or column matches the clue provided. It's designed to be solved purely through logic.

### How many puzzles are included?

The app features 3000 unique and challenging puzzles. All games are handmade and designed to fit a 10x10 board without compromising quality or requiring zooming.

### Is the game free to play?

The game is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. This means you can enjoy the core gameplay without cost, with options to enhance your experience.

### What devices is Real Kakuro™ compatible with?

The app provides high-definition graphics and is compatible with iPad, iPhone 4/4s/5, and iPod Touch devices. It's designed for a smooth gameplay experience across these Apple products.

### Can I play this game offline?

The description does not explicitly state offline play capabilities. However, the autosave feature suggests that progress is stored locally, which is often a good indicator for offline play in puzzle games.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.3 — 2023-07-03

Minor bug fixes

### 5.2 — 2023-06-28

Minor Bug Fixes

### 5.1.2 — 2018-05-19

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

Minor Fixes

### 5.1.1 — 2018-05-01

Fixed Medium board 566

### 5.1 — 2018-02-19

You asked, we heard! Added 1000 more boards!
Now with 3000 boards, 600 each difficulty level. Can you solve them all?

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