Comparison

KenKen Classic vs Suko

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

Head to head
About

KenKen Classic

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
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KenKen® - Brain Training Puzzle Train your brain with KenKen®, the unbelievably fun, exciting and addictive logic and math puzzle! KenKen is an amazing puzzle that is frequently described as “sudoku on steroids.” If you like other brain games such as sudoku, 2048, Threes, Kakuro, Unblock Me, Tricky Test, Tetris, Flow, jigsaw puzzles, word search puzzles, or crossword puzzles, then you will LOVE KenKen! This is the ONE-AND-ONLY Original KenKen app, created by acclaimed Japanese mathematics educator Tetsuya Miyamoto. Don’t be fooled by unauthorized versions such as mathdoku and calcudoku, and don't get stuck in a sudoku rut. Play KenKen math puzzles today! KenKen appears daily in the New York Times and hundreds of other publications around the globe. NY Times puzzle editor, Will Shortz, calls KenKen "the most addictive puzzle since sudoku." There are virtually unlimited KenKen puzzles available to you on this app. The first 50 are included FREE with the download. If you need more...no problem! Just order them and they'll appear immediately. YOU select the size, difficulty level, and operations. KenKen Classic includes: - 50 FREE fun math puzzles of every size and difficulty level - Unlimited FREE 3x3 size puzzles to learn from and enjoy - Virtually unlimited puzzles, ranging from 3x3 to 9x9 grids, from Easy to Expert - A variety of color schemes and music (you can even set your own music to play in the background) - 3 input modes for digits and notes - Great extra features such as Hints, Check, Undo, Redo, Reset, Pause, and Timer - Online leaderboards - Ability to post results directly to Twitter - Ability to email results and invite friends

About

Suko

A minimalist number-placement puzzle game that offers a fresh, fast, and elegantly simple challenge. It distills the logic of classic number games into a compact board, perfect for quick, brain-teasing sessions without timers or pressure.

Highlights
  • Minimalist number-placement puzzle
  • Logic-based challenges
  • No timers or pressure
  • Visually stunning interface
  • Bite-sized gameplay rounds
  • Meditative and relaxing experience
Features
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Suko: The compact number-placement puzzle If you love the satisfying challenge of Sudoku but crave an experience that is fresh, fast, and elegantly simple, Suko is for you. Suko distills the deep logic of classic number-placement games into a beautifully compact, minimalist board. It’s the perfect harmony of casual relaxation and brain-teasing challenge—designed to deliver that triumphant "aha!" moment in minutes, not hours. Deceptively Simple. Deeply Challenging. Don't let the sleek, compact grid fool you. Suko is meticulously crafted to test your logic just as rigorously as your favorite Sudoku. Place the numbers 1 through 9 to perfectly match the target sums of the surrounding circles and color conditions. It is a completely new way to flex your brain. Find Your Flow. Immerse yourself in a visually stunning, premium interface free from clutter and distractions. With smooth animations, quiet aesthetics, and no stressful timers, Suko is a meditative retreat for your mind. Whether you're unwinding after a long day or waking up your brain with your morning coffee, Suko brings a moment of zen to your routine. Why You'll Love Suko: • Familiar Yet Fresh: The ultimate puzzle for fans of Sudoku, Kakuro, and logic games looking for their next obsession. • Bite-Sized Brilliance: Deeply engaging rounds that fit perfectly into the brief pauses of your day. • Purely Casual: Play at your own pace. No timers, no pressure—just pure, uninterrupted problem-solving. • Striking Minimalism: A beautiful, tactile masterclass in design that looks and feels flawless on your screen. Breathe. Think. Solve. Discover the quiet brilliance of Suko.

Screenshots

KenKen Classic2 screens
Suko3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Suko at every 2 weeks against KenKen Classic's every 4 months. KenKen Classic's advantage is ratings volume (3.2K vs 82) and review sentiment (73% vs 60%). On price, rating, ads 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. KenKen Classic sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and Suko sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for KenKen Classic against 4.7 for Suko. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KenKen Classic has 3.2K ratings behind it against 82, 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 60% of Suko's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KenKen Classic ships an update every 4 months, Suko every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
KenKen Classic versus Suko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKenKen ClassicSuko
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.2K ratings)4.7 (82 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.6% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.2K — better82
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKenKen PuzzleAppreasy LLC

Customer experience

KenKen Classic

All ratings3,172 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews314 reviews
Positive72.6%
Neutral9.6%
Negative17.8%

Suko

All ratings82 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

KenKen Classic

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Puzzles disappearing after device reset or upgrade
  • Purchased puzzles not syncing across devices
  • App crashing or freezing

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to save and revert puzzle progress
  • No-op puzzles for advanced players
  • Improved puzzle loading and syncing across devices

Suko

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

KenKen Classic

Subscriptions1
  • Full Year Subscription NO ADS!$19.991 Year
One-time5
  • 500 KenKen toKENs$0.99
  • 31 Puzzles PLUS removal of all ads!$1.99
  • 250 Puzzles PLUS removal of all ads!$7.99
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  • 1000 Puzzles PLUS removal of all ads!$14.99
  • Annual Unlimited Subscription - Ad Free$19.99
2 purchases

Suko

Subscriptions2
  • Suko Grandmaster3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Suko Grandmaster3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is KenKen Classic free?
KenKen Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Suko free?
Suko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, KenKen Classic or Suko?
Suko is rated higher. KenKen Classic averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Suko averages 4.7 from 82 ratings.
Do KenKen Classic or Suko have ads?
Both KenKen Classic and Suko show ads.
Which is updated more often, KenKen Classic or Suko?
KenKen Classic ships an update every 4 months, and Suko every 2 weeks. Most recently, KenKen Classic was updated on October 16, 2026 and Suko on October 11, 2026.

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