# KenKen Classic vs Countdown Game & Solver

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown Game & Solver at none against KenKen Classic's 6. Countdown Game & Solver also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (86% vs 73%). KenKen Classic's advantage is ratings volume (3.2K vs 40). On price, rating, ads 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. Countdown Game & Solver asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for KenKen Classic against 4.7 for Countdown Game & Solver. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KenKen Classic has 3.2K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of KenKen Classic's written reviews are positive against 86% of Countdown Game & Solver's.

KenKen Classic ships an update every 4 months, Countdown Game & Solver every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KenKen Classic | Countdown Game & Solver |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kenken-classic/id485694706/reviews) | **[4.7 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-game-and-solver/id1394219228/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 40 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KenKen Puzzle](https://appshunter.io/developer/485694769) | [Lawrence Anthony](https://appshunter.io/developer/1064198829) |

## 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


### Countdown Game & Solver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-game-and-solver/id1394219228)

Experience the "Numbers" round of a popular TV game show as a tile-based puzzle game. Solve arithmetic challenges by combining numbered tiles to reach a target number. Includes a powerful solver to find all possible solutions and share your progress with friends.

**Highlights:** Numbers game show rounds, Tile-based arithmetic puzzle, Universal solution solver, Millions of starting configurations, Share accomplishments via Messages, Runs on iPhone and iPad

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KenKen Classic free?

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

### Is Countdown Game & Solver free?

Countdown Game & Solver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, KenKen Classic or Countdown Game & Solver?

Countdown Game & Solver is rated higher. KenKen Classic averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Countdown Game & Solver averages 4.7 from 40 ratings.

### Do KenKen Classic or Countdown Game & Solver have ads?

Both KenKen Classic and Countdown Game & Solver show ads.

### Which is updated more often, KenKen Classic or Countdown Game & Solver?

KenKen Classic ships an update every 4 months, and Countdown Game & Solver every 3 weeks. Most recently, KenKen Classic was updated on October 16, 2026 and Countdown Game & Solver on October 15, 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.*