Comparison

Kakuro u vs ArrowCore

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Kakuro u

Engage in a classic math logic puzzle game that offers a challenging and addictive experience. Explore a vast number of puzzles with unique features designed for daily brain training or relaxation. Progress through difficulty levels and master complex number combinations.

Highlights
  • Unlimited Kakuro puzzles
  • Puzzle generator
  • Bookmark and 'Ball of String' function
  • Combo calculator
  • Color-coded entries
  • Multiple hint types
  • Six difficulty levels and board sizes
Features
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The most powerful and feature rich mobile Kakuro game available. (Smartphone Magazine - Best Number Puzzle Game Winner 2007, 2008) Ready for a new challenge? Kakuro, also known as cross sums, is similar to Sudoku but with an additional twist. It is the latest craze to come from the land of the rising sun. Infact it's a bigger hit in Japan than SuDoku ! Similar rules and just as addictive... V3 Features a Brand New Puzzle Generator - All puzzles guaranteed to be solvable by logic alone. Kakuro is our mathematics and logic puzzle game that includes many unique features. Ideal for daily brain training or relaxation. "As the Kakuro puzzles get more advanced, the Mastersoft tools supplied are extremely clever and really help. If you like logic puzzles, I recommend Mastersoft’s ingenious implementation of this game." - Smartphone Magazine Features: Unlimited kakuros. * Many Unique Mastersoft Features including the ability to set bookmarks (or flags) during the game, which allows you to explore possible solutions and quickly get back to a known starting point if it doesn't work out using the 'Ball of String' function. Includes a uniques 'combo calcuator' which quickly shows you potential number combinations for each sequence in the puzzle. Ball of String, Flag Trail, combo calc and more ... Work your way up from Beginner to Kakuro Master ! Cool scoring system. Easily the most powerful Kakuro / Cross Sums game for iPhone. Enter your working out. Choose from a full pallette to color code your entries which with multiple undos makes it easy to try different solution strategies.. Various types of hint such including: 1. Naked Singles 2. Unique Combos 3. Suggest a Cell 4. Suggest a value and many more ... Six levels of difficulty from 'Simple' to "Kakuro Master" . Six board sizes. Unique gameplay with increasing difficulty. Designed with the help of over 100 Kakuro Players. Plays the way you want it to ! Built in timer. Rating. Advanced statistics. and Lots, lots more! >- EULA Agreement: http://www.mastersoftmobilesolutions.com/eula.htm Privacy policy: http://www.mastersoftmobilesolutions.com/privacy.htm About our auto-renewal subscriptions: All subscriptions are related to our Kakuro Pro service. See "What's Included" for more details. Service prices depend on the length of service purchased as shown on the purchase buttons. You can currently subscribe for 1 month. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will be automatically renewed unless automatic renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period and the cost of renewal will be shown. You can manage your subscriptions, and auto-renewal can be turned off if you go to your account settings after purchase.

About

ArrowCore

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ArrowCore: Are You Ready to Test Your Intellect and Reflexes? With its minimalist design, mesmerizing neon effects, and deep puzzle mechanics, ArrowCore redefines the classic arcade experience with a modern touch. Simple to learn but hard to master, your main goal is to direct arrows correctly to create massive combos and clear the grid! HOW TO PLAY? Tap the screen to release the arrows. Match arrows facing the same direction to trigger chain reactions. The more arrows you pop, the higher the score and combo you earn. Be careful! You must build your strategy before the grid fills up. FEATURES: -Hundreds of Levels: Meticulously designed stages ranging from easy to impossible. -Power-ups: When in trouble, use Freeze Time, Burn the Grid, or take a Second Chance! -Visual Feast: A clean design that’s easy on the eyes with smooth animations and dynamic neon themes. -Multilingual Support: Enjoy the game in English, Turkish, German, and many more. -Competition: Set the highest score and prove you are a puzzle master. Set your strategy, make your move, and reach the peak in the world of ArrowCore! Download now and join this unique puzzle experience.

Screenshots

Kakuro u4 screens
ArrowCore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ArrowCore at none against Kakuro u's shown. ArrowCore also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Kakuro u's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 16.6). On price and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Kakuro u sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ArrowCore sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kakuro u ships an update every 3 weeks, ArrowCore every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Kakuro u versus ArrowCore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKakuro uArrowCore
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (303 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings303 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMastersoftUGUR TALAT UNESI

Bugs and requests

Kakuro u

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Glitchy, crashes often
  • Doesn't work on iOS 8
  • Doesn't work anymore after updates
  • Buttons don't respond
  • Loses progress when app is interrupted

Requested features

3 requests
  • Easier way to mark the board and rewind to an earlier mark
  • Dark mode option
  • More hints for beginners

ArrowCore

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Kakuro u

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Pro Subscription$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Purchase Kakuro Outright$2.99
1 purchases

ArrowCore

One-time1
  • Premium (Remove Ads)$1.99

Questions

Is Kakuro u free?
Kakuro u is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ArrowCore free?
ArrowCore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kakuro u or ArrowCore have ads?
Kakuro u shows ads; ArrowCore does not.
Which is updated more often, Kakuro u or ArrowCore?
Kakuro u ships an update every 3 weeks, and ArrowCore every 5 days. Most recently, Kakuro u was updated on October 31, 2026 and ArrowCore on October 31, 2026.

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