# Marple vs KenKen Classic

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Marple at none against KenKen Classic's 6. Marple also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). KenKen Classic's advantage is ratings volume (3.2K vs 48). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KenKen Classic sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Marple asks for nothing beyond the download.

Marple holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KenKen Classic has 3.2K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Marple's written reviews are positive against 72% of KenKen Classic's.

Marple ships an update every 2 months, KenKen Classic every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Marple | KenKen Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marple/id288689440/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kenken-classic/id485694706/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.9% of reviews** | 72.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 6 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mikko Kankainen](https://appshunter.io/developer/287710112) | [KenKen Puzzle](https://appshunter.io/developer/485694769) |

## What reviewers say

### Marple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marple/id288689440)

This logic puzzle game challenges players to deduce the correct order of 20 tiles using a set of clues. It offers millions of unique puzzles and includes a tutorial and hint system to guide players through the deduction process.

**Highlights:** Logic and deduction gameplay, 20 tiles arranged in 4x5 grid, Multiple clue types (In between, Left of, Same column, Next to), Over 1 million unique puzzles, Tutorial mode, Hint system with explanations, Graphical help with beginner tips

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great logic game
- 🚀 Engaging and challenging
- 💡 Unique puzzle concept
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Polished and well-designed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔧 Needs better tutorial/instructions
- 🔧 Difficulty level could be improved
- 🔧 Outdated UI elements
- 🔧 Clues can be confusing

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch for some users
- Buttons/UI elements not fully visible
- Clues get cut off on certain devices
- Incorrect/missing puzzle solutions

**Requested features**

- Add undo/redo functionality
- Implement save/restore progress
- Introduce different difficulty levels
- Optimize for larger screens (iPad)
- Improve color contrast and readability


### KenKen Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kenken-classic/id485694706)

Engage your mind with this addictive logic and math puzzle game. It offers a virtually unlimited supply of challenges with adjustable difficulty and grid sizes. Enjoy a fun way to train your brain with a trusted source of daily puzzles.

**Highlights:** Unlimited puzzles, Adjustable difficulty and grid size, Multiple input modes, Hints, Undo, Redo, Reset, Online leaderboards, Color schemes and music options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Year Subscription NO ADS! | $19.99 | per year |
| 500 KenKen toKENs | $0.99 | one-time |
| 31 Puzzles PLUS removal of all ads! | $1.99 | one-time |
| 250 Puzzles PLUS removal of all ads! | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Puzzles PLUS removal of all ads! | $14.99 | one-time |
| Annual Unlimited Subscription - Ad Free | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging puzzles
- 🧠 Helps improve math and logic skills
- ⭐ Great variety of puzzle sizes and difficulties
- 🏆 Satisfying to solve puzzles
- 💻 Clean and intuitive user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited number of free puzzles
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for more puzzles
- 🐛 Buggy undo/redo functionality
- 🔀 Cursor/selection issues when switching between note-taking and number entry
- 📢 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzles disappearing after device reset or upgrade
- Purchased puzzles not syncing across devices
- App crashing or freezing

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to save and revert puzzle progress
- No-op puzzles for advanced players
- Improved puzzle loading and syncing across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Marple free?

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

### Is KenKen Classic free?

KenKen Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Marple or KenKen Classic?

Marple is rated higher. Marple averages 4.8 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while KenKen Classic averages 4.6 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Marple or KenKen Classic have ads?

KenKen Classic shows ads; Marple does not.

### Which is updated more often, Marple or KenKen Classic?

Marple ships an update every 2 months, and KenKen Classic every 4 months. Most recently, Marple was updated on September 22, 2026 and KenKen Classic on September 22, 2026.

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