# Hitori vs Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf

Hitori and Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf's written reviews are positive against 40% of Hitori's. Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf also leads on ratings volume (27K vs 6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Hitori's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Hitori asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Hitori against 4.8 for Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf has 27K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Hitori's written reviews are positive against 82% of Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf's.

Hitori ships an update every 2 months, Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hitori | Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitori/id1054652505/reviews)** | [4.8 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **27K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **81.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#103** |
| Size | 51 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuki Fujimoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/467085185) | [Chess.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/329218552) |

## What reviewers say

### Hitori

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitori/id1054652505)

A logic puzzle game where players eliminate numbers in a grid. The goal is to ensure remaining numbers appear only once per row and column, with specific adjacency rules for filled cells.

**Highlights:** Grid-based number puzzles, Eliminate duplicate numbers, Row and column uniqueness, Adjacency rules for filled cells, Single connected component for remaining cells

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chess-with-dr-wolf/id1353041020)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Grossing · Board, #178 Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)

This app provides personalized chess coaching with an AI companion who explains moves, identifies mistakes, and offers interactive lessons. It caters to beginners and intermediate players with a comprehensive curriculum and adaptive difficulty.

**Highlights:** Personalized AI coaching, Audible explanations of moves, Over 50 interactive lessons, Mistake correction and analysis, Adaptive difficulty levels, Multiple coach personalities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dr. Wolf Coaching - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Dr. Wolf Coaching - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Dr. Wolf Coaching - Individual | $5.99 | per month |
| Dr. Wolf Coaching - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Dr. Wolf Coaching - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Dr. Wolf Coaching - Individual | $39.99 | per year |
| Dr. Wolf Coaching - Family | $49.99 | per year |
| 30 Days of Coaching | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Well-thought-out app
- 🚀 Great teaching tool
- 🤖 Friendly and encouraging AI coach
- 💡 Unique interface and gameplay
- 🎓 Helpful lessons and training

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incorrect move suggestions
- 🤔 Lack of explanations for best moves
- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 🤖 AI can play suboptimally at times
- 🔍 Limited visibility of captured pieces

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing when switching between apps
- Subscription status not syncing across devices

**Requested features**

- More detailed explanations for suggested moves
- Additional difficulty levels between beginner and expert
- Ability to practice specific openings
- Option to review full game history
- Accessibility features for visually impaired users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hitori free?

Hitori is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf free?

Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hitori or Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf?

Hitori is rated higher. Hitori averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf averages 4.8 from 27K ratings.

### Do Hitori or Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf have ads?

Neither Hitori nor Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hitori or Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf?

Hitori ships an update every 2 months, and Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf fortnightly. Most recently, Hitori was updated on October 24, 2026 and Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*