# KakuroX vs Romance

The clearest difference is price: Romance at Free against KakuroX's $0.99. Romance also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.2) and review sentiment (74% vs 45%). KakuroX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Romance is free to download; KakuroX costs $0.99 up front. Romance sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. KakuroX asks for nothing beyond the download.

Romance holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Romance has 2.6K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of KakuroX's written reviews are positive against 74% of Romance's.

KakuroX ships an update every 2 months, Romance every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KakuroX | Romance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.2 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kakurox/id295531455/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/romance-hidden-object-games/id1015943452/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 44.6% of reviews | **74.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Fiendsoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/295531458) | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) |

## What reviewers say

### KakuroX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kakurox/id295531455)

This app offers an endless supply of Sudoku and Kakuro puzzles for your iOS device. Enjoy a variety of sizes and difficulty levels, with boards generated on demand for unlimited gameplay.

**Highlights:** Unlimited Sudoku boards, Unlimited Kakuro boards, Customizable board sizes, Adjustable difficulty levels, On-demand board generation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Romance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/romance-hidden-object-games/id1015943452)

Embark on a romantic hidden object adventure set in 18th-century Paris. Solve puzzles, find antique items, and uncover a secret chocolate recipe while exploring iconic Parisian landmarks. The game offers a captivating story with unique graphics and multiple game modes.

**Highlights:** Romantic story-driven gameplay, Hidden object and find the difference modes, Unique 18th-century Paris graphics, Genuine antique hidden items, Photo hint system, Exploration of Parisian landmarks

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Preview Hints Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Machine | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free | $1.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack: All-included + | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun
- 👍 Good job
- 👍 One of a kind puzzle
- 👍 Challenging
- 👍 Calming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Terrible, doesn't work
- 🐛 Dark and gloomy scenes
- 🐛 Difficult to see objects
- 🐛 Redundant
- 🐛 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and puzzles
- Brighter and more realistic graphics
- Improved zoom and focus
- Better instructions for puzzles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KakuroX free?

KakuroX costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Romance free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KakuroX or Romance?

Romance is rated higher. KakuroX averages 3.2 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Romance averages 4.4 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do KakuroX or Romance have ads?

Romance shows ads; KakuroX does not.

### Which is updated more often, KakuroX or Romance?

KakuroX ships an update every 2 months, and Romance every 10 months. Most recently, KakuroX was updated on October 21, 2026 and Romance on October 17, 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.*