# KenKen Classic vs Str8ts HD

The clearest difference is ads: Str8ts HD at none against KenKen Classic's shown. Str8ts HD also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.1). KenKen Classic's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Str8ts HD sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

KenKen Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KenKen Classic has 3.2K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of KenKen Classic's written reviews are positive against 53% of Str8ts HD's.

## The numbers

| Metric | KenKen Classic | Str8ts HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kenken-classic/id485694706/reviews)** | [4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/str8ts-hd/id1086373811/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 52.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KenKen Puzzle](https://appshunter.io/developer/485694769) | [Scanraid Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420000829) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Str8ts HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/str8ts-hd/id1086373811)

A logic-based number puzzle game that offers a fresh challenge beyond Sudoku. It requires strategic placement of numbers in rows and columns, with unique 'straight' rules in designated cells. Progress through various difficulty levels with thousands of puzzles.

**Highlights:** Thousands of puzzles across 4 difficulty levels, Unique 'straight' rule compartments, Unlimited undo/redo functionality, Two input modes for notes and solutions, Best solution time tracking, Interactive tutorial and rules explanations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock 200 puzzles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 1000 puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KenKen Classic free?

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

### Is Str8ts HD free?

Str8ts HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, KenKen Classic or Str8ts HD?

KenKen Classic is rated higher. KenKen Classic averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Str8ts HD averages 4.3 from 8 ratings.

### Do KenKen Classic or Str8ts HD have ads?

KenKen Classic shows ads; Str8ts HD does not.

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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.*