# Mancala. vs Hitori Pro

The clearest difference is price: Mancala. at Free against Hitori Pro's $0.99. Mancala. also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (37K vs 5). Hitori Pro's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Mancala. is free to download; Hitori Pro costs $0.99 up front. Mancala. sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Hitori Pro sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mancala. holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mancala. has 37K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Mancala.'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Hitori Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mancala. ships an update every 2 months, Hitori Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mancala. | Hitori Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mancala/id615261740/reviews)** | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitori-pro/id1264501421/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 79.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#118** | #142 |
| Size | 85 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Skosyrev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141722489) | [Christian Lueth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041680819) |

## What reviewers say

### Mancala.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mancala/id615261740)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)

Experience Mancala, an ancient strategy board game. Move marbles counter-clockwise, aiming to collect the most in your home hole. Enjoy a classic game of skill and foresight.

**Highlights:** Ancient board game gameplay, Counter-clockwise marble movement, Strategic home hole collection, Simple rules, deep strategy, Single-player game

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 55 diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 90 diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Features | $4.99 | one-time |
| 150 diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Avalanche Advanced Features | $4.99 | one-time |
| 145 diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 180 diamonds | $6.99 | one-time |
| 350 diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 750 diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Well-built app
- 👍 Enjoyable to play
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great to learn
- 👍 Fast gameplay for practice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 AI too easy to beat
- 💰 Paid version required for more features
- 💰 Hints/diamonds cost money
- 🤔 Confusing rules and gameplay
- 🤔 Predictable AI patterns

**Reported bugs**

- Hint button not working properly
- Peg solitaire mode has unsolvable levels

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Difficulty settings for AI
- Earn in-game currency through gameplay
- More single-player modes and puzzles
- Clearer in-app instructions and rules


### Hitori Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitori-pro/id1264501421)

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Paid · Trivia (US App Store)

This logic puzzle game offers a unique challenge based on Japanese "leave me alone" rules. It features multiple difficulty levels, layouts, and languages, with additional puzzle packs available for purchase. Enjoy a completely ad-free experience on your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Multiple difficulty levels, Light, dark, and coffee layouts, English and German language support, Game Center integration, Portrait and landscape modes, Pinch-to-zoom functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| L01: Puzzle Pack 1 (24 puzzle) | $0.99 | one-time |
| A01: Greenhorn 1 (20 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| B01: Beginner 1 (20 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| C01: Advanced 1 (20 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| D01: Amateur 1 (20 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| E01: Professio. 1 (20 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| F01: Expert 1 (20 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| G01: Whiz 1 (20 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| H01: Grandmast. 1 (20 puzzles) | $0.99 | one-time |
| X01: Mega Pack 1 (160 puzzles) | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mancala. free?

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

### Is Hitori Pro free?

Hitori Pro costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mancala. or Hitori Pro?

Mancala. is rated higher. Mancala. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while Hitori Pro averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Mancala. or Hitori Pro have ads?

Neither Mancala. nor Hitori Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mancala. or Hitori Pro?

Mancala. ships an update every 2 months, and Hitori Pro monthly. Most recently, Mancala. was updated on September 30, 2026 and Hitori Pro on September 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Mancala. or Hitori Pro?

Mancala. currently peaks at #118 in the App Store charts, and Hitori Pro at #142. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*