Comparison

Arukone vs Suguru

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

Head to head
About

Arukone

A classic Japanese puzzle game where players connect numbers of the same kind to clear levels. If you enjoy Sudoku, you'll find this game engaging. It offers a free level pack with additional packs available for purchase.

Highlights
  • Connect same numbers
  • Clear levels
  • Classic Japanese puzzle gameplay
  • Multiple level packs
  • Intuitive touch controls
Features
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Classic japanese game. If you like Sudoku you will love this game. Connect the numbers of the same kind. Tap with your finger on a number and move to the second number of the same kind to connect them. When all numbers are connected you have won the level. The game offers one level pack for free. Additional levels can be bought on the main menu of the game. Each additional level pack has 100 levels.

About

Suguru

Engage your mind with a logic puzzle featuring simple rules and immense depth. Solve thousands of unique levels, progressing from novice to expert difficulty. This addictive game offers a uniquely satisfying challenge for puzzle enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • 6000 unique puzzle levels
  • Varying difficulty from novice to expert
  • Simple rules, complex challenges
  • Logic-based gameplay
  • Addictive and satisfying puzzles
Features
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Suguru, also known as Tectonics or Number Blocks, was invented in Japan. These puzzles have very simple instructions, but a very wide range of difficulties, from easy to insanely complex. Suguru is a great logic puzzle with two very simple rules. The cells in each puzzle grid are divided into groups, and each group contains the numbers from 1 to N, where N is the number of cells in the group. Thus, a group containing 5 cells will contain numbers from 1 to 5. The second rule is that no two adjacent cells, including diagonal, can contain the same number. Despite these two rules, some puzzles can be incredibly difficult to solve. Don’t be fooled by the size of the grid, and Suguru’s apparent simplicity. This is a puzzle that can, at its most difficult, challenge the most experienced of solvers. Be warned, this is an addictive puzzle like no other, and a uniquely satisfying one. In our application, we have created 6000 unique levels with varying degrees of difficulty. If you are playing Suguru for the first time, try the level “Novice”. Each difficulty level contains 1000 unique levels. Where level 1 is easiest and 1000 is the most difficult. If you can easily solve the 1000st level of one difficulty level, try the first level of the next level of difficulty.

Screenshots

Arukone1 screens
Suguru4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Suguru at none against Arukone's 4. Suguru also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 58%) and ratings volume (310 vs 10). Arukone's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating and device support 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. Arukone sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Suguru asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Arukone against 4.8 for Suguru. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Suguru has 310 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Arukone's written reviews are positive against 88% of Suguru's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arukone ships an update every 8 months, Suguru every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Arukone versus Suguru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArukoneSuguru
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (10 ratings) — better4.8 (310 ratings)
Positive reviews58.1% of reviews88.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10310 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB9 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFapps World et Cie S.E.C.S.Aliaksandr Uvarau

Customer experience

Arukone

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive58.1%
Neutral12.9%
Negative29.0%

Suguru

All ratings297 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive88.5%
Neutral6.4%
Negative5.1%

Bugs and requests

Arukone

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Suguru

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels not solvable
  • Progress frequently wiped
  • Clipboard access for no apparent reason

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to mark/pencil in potential numbers
  • Option to undo/redo moves
  • Ability to view completed puzzles
  • Timing/scoring system with personal best tracking
  • More challenging/complex puzzles at expert level
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  • Separate section for hardest puzzles
  • Option to reset progress and start over

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Arukone

One-time4
  • Level pack 2$0.99
  • Level pack 3$0.99
  • Level pack 4$0.99
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  • Unlimited hints$0.99
None

Suguru

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arukone free?
Arukone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Suguru free?
Suguru is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Arukone or Suguru?
Arukone is rated higher. Arukone averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Suguru averages 4.8 from 310 ratings.
Do Arukone or Suguru have ads?
Suguru shows ads; Arukone does not.
Which is updated more often, Arukone or Suguru?
Arukone ships an update every 8 months, and Suguru every 2 months. Most recently, Arukone was updated on October 22, 2026 and Suguru on October 26, 2026.

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