Kakuro Game vs Rustling Paws
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kakuro Game
This logic puzzle game combines elements of crosswords and Sudoku. Players fill in cells with digits that add up to specific clues, ensuring no duplicate numbers within a clue. It offers thousands of puzzles across various sizes and difficulties, with auto-saving and offline play.
- Over 6000 free puzzles
- Multiple puzzle sizes and difficulties
- Auto-save progress
- Offline play
- Sync data across devices
- Dark theme option
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Also known as Cross Sums, Kakuro is a mix between a crossword and sudoku puzzle. Unlike a crossword puzzle where the clue is a word or phrase, a Kakuro clue is a number that the corresponding answer cells must add up to. That’s where the sudoku part comes in. Each clue has at least 2 and no more than 9 answer cells. Each answer cell must be a single digit (1-9). Duplicate digits are not allowed within a clue (4 = 1+3, 4 ≠ 2+2). Each puzzle has a unique solution that can be solved without guesswork. Get an amazing Kakuro experience: ● over 6000 puzzles (all free) ● puzzle sizes: 3x3, 4x4, 5x5, 6x6, 7x7, 8x8, 9x9, 10x10, 9x11 ● 102 different puzzle layouts ● multiple difficulties and control types ● simple, intuitive controls take the hassle out of solving Kakuro puzzles electronically ● puzzle progress is auto-saved so you can finish a puzzle later ● stats include your ranking vs others who have completed the same puzzle ● challenge others to beat your solve time ● drag to select/deselect multiple digits at once ● sync data (stats, challenges and in-progress puzzles) between devices with a free KakuroGame.com account ● works offline ● can be played in portrait or landscape orientation ● dark theme for reduced glare and improved night viewing ● phone and tablet support Challenge your brain with Kakuro anywhere, anytime!
Rustling Paws
Explore a serene, autumnal forest world filled with gentle inhabitants. Engage in thoughtful interactions, observe seasonal changes, and enjoy a calming, reflective experience.
- Serene autumnal forest environment
- Interactive gentle inhabitants
- Seasonal world changes
- Reflective gameplay
- Calming atmosphere
- Exploration and observation
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Autumn leaves carpet the paths, soft mist drifts between the trees, and the gentle rhythm of the season invites you to slow down and explore. In this cozy world, the forest is alive with quiet movement and the soft rustle of small paws. Every corner holds a moment of calm, a hint of curiosity, and a chance to engage with its gentle inhabitants. Step into a place where thinking, observing, and connecting with the surroundings becomes its own reward. The world around you shifts with the seasons, and the forest’s residents are always ready to respond to your thoughts, offering guidance, reflections, or a playful comment, depending on their unique personalities. Each interaction feels personal, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere that encourages exploration and reflection. Whether you take a quiet moment to reflect, experiment with ideas, or simply enjoy the company of the forest’s inhabitants, the experience blends gentle challenges with heartwarming interactions. The autumnal palette, soft sounds, and ambient scenes invite you to immerse yourself fully, letting the pace of the forest guide your journey. Every visit brings something slightly new—an observation, a small conversation, a different combination of moods and responses that makes the forest feel alive. Take a deep breath. Listen to the rustle of the leaves. Here, in the heart of autumn, every moment is designed to feel meaningful, cozy, and quietly rewarding. Explore, connect, and let the gentle rhythm of the season carry you through a world that feels both familiar and full of subtle surprises.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rustling Paws at none against Kakuro Game's 1. Rustling Paws also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Kakuro Game's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and ratings volume (44 vs 8). On price, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Kakuro Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rustling Paws asks for nothing beyond the download.
Kakuro Game holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kakuro Game has 44 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Kakuro Game ships an update every 5 weeks, Rustling Paws fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kakuro Game | Rustling Paws |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (44 ratings) — better | 4.8 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 44 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Striped Apps | Martin Cabana |
Customer experience
Kakuro Game
Rustling Paws
In-app purchases
Kakuro Game
- Remove Ads$2.99
Rustling Paws
No in-app purchases
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