# Kakuro u vs Hexic Link

The clearest difference is ads: Hexic Link at none against Kakuro u's shown. Hexic Link also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 44%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.1). Kakuro u's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kakuro u sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Hexic Link sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Kakuro u against 4.6 for Hexic Link. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 302 and 370 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Kakuro u's written reviews are positive against 77% of Hexic Link's.

Kakuro u ships an update every 3 weeks, Hexic Link every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kakuro u | Hexic Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (302 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kakuro-u/id306200861/reviews) | **[4.6 (370 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexic-link-logic-puzzle-game/id680363597/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 302 | **370** |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | **76.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 168 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mastersoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/994180799) | [ThinkCube Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/556365827) |

## What reviewers say

### Kakuro u

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kakuro-u/id306200861)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Purchase Kakuro Outright | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Glitchy but great
- 👍 Love this game, keeps you thinking
- 🚀 Good standards on games
- 👍 Awesome game for any Kakuro fan
- 👍 Addicting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ruined by updates
- 🐛 No hard levels
- 🐛 Ruined by updates
- 🐛 Can't even input numbers
- 🐛 Broken

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### Hexic Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexic-link-logic-puzzle-game/id680363597)

Connect matching pairs of dots on a hexagonal grid to fill the entire board. This puzzle game offers thousands of original challenges, ranging from easy to extremely difficult, with smooth interactions and competitive leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Hexagonal grid puzzles, Connect matching dot pairs, Fill the entire board, 3000+ original puzzles, Smooth user interaction, GameCenter leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Fusion Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Fusion Set 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Super 7 Frenzy Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Super 8 Frenzy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Super 10 Frenzy Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Champion Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Sets | $3.99 | one-time |
| Get 25 Hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| Get 200 Hints | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging game
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
- ⏰ Great time killer
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 🤔 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Too many ads/pop-ups
- 🤖 Unresponsive controls
- 🔄 Orientation issues
- 🤯 Levels too easy at times
- 🔇 Sound issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after completing levels
- Inability to close ads
- Horizontal orientation issues
- Incorrect in-app purchases

**Requested features**

- Undo/step back button
- More difficult levels
- Progress sync across devices
- Customization options (themes, etc.)
- Improved performance on older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kakuro u free?

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

### Is Hexic Link free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kakuro u or Hexic Link?

Hexic Link is rated higher. Kakuro u averages 4.5 out of 5 from 302 ratings, while Hexic Link averages 4.6 from 370 ratings.

### Do Kakuro u or Hexic Link have ads?

Kakuro u shows ads; Hexic Link does not.

### Which is updated more often, Kakuro u or Hexic Link?

Kakuro u ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hexic Link every 3 months. Most recently, Kakuro u was updated on October 26, 2026 and Hexic Link 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.*