Comparison

Kinsei vs Neotris

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

Head to head
About

Kinsei

Features
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Kinsei is a logic puzzle built around balance. Each puzzle gives you a grid with totals along the edges. Your goal is simple: fill the open cells so every row and column adds up exactly. Numbers may repeat. Empty playable cells must be solved. Every puzzle has one solution. The result is a puzzle that feels familiar if you love Sudoku, but plays by its own rules. Kinsei is not about speed or guessing. It is about careful reasoning, elegant deductions, and the satisfying moment when the whole board clicks into balance. HOW IT WORKS Fill each open cell with a number from the allowed range. Match every row total. Match every column total. Use notes to track possibilities. Solve through logic, not guessing. A NEW SKILL LADDER Kinsei is designed to grow with you. Start with approachable 5x5 puzzles that teach the basics, then build toward larger 7x7 and 9x9 boards that require deeper strategy. As you improve, you will learn named techniques such as hidden singles, over-under balance, line budget locks, crossing pairs, subtotal windows, forced partitions, parity webs, and advanced master-level patterns. The goal is not just to solve more puzzles. It is to become a stronger solver. WHAT’S INCLUDED Daily Puzzle shared by all players Beginner-friendly onboarding puzzles 5x5, 7x7, and 9x9 puzzle packs Difficulty levels from beginner to esoteric Hint system that teaches named techniques Check feature to review your current board Infinite undo Pencil notes Pauseable timer Post-solve recaps Player statistics and achievements Shareable completion results Practice generator included with Kinsei Complete LEARN MODE Browse techniques, study examples, and practice individual skills. Kinsei is built to be teachable and replayable. You can learn one deduction at a time, then recognize those same patterns inside harder puzzles. FREE TO START Kinsei is free to download and includes a generous set of puzzles, the Daily Puzzle, learning tools, stats, and core gameplay. Optional purchases unlock additional puzzle packs and remove ads. Paid packs are installed with the app and unlock permanently. No energy system. No coins. No pay-to-win mechanics. Just more puzzle depth when you want it. WHY KINSEI Kinsei is for people who enjoy Sudoku, number puzzles, logic games, and quiet moments of focused thought. It is designed to feel timeless: easy to understand, increasingly deep, and rewarding to return to day after day. If you love the satisfaction of a clean deduction and a perfectly balanced solution, Kinsei is for you.

About

Neotris

Experience a classic block-stacking puzzle game on your Apple Watch, iPhone, or iPad. Enjoy beautiful graphics and adjustable difficulty levels for a personalized challenge. Supports multiple languages and keyboard input.

Highlights
  • Play on Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad
  • Beautiful graphics
  • Multiple game difficulties
  • Multi-language support
  • Keyboard support
Features
Currently charting
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Play the new version of Tetris game anywhere - on your Apple Watch, iPhone or iPad! Now on iPhone Duo! Beautiful graphics. Multiple game difficulties. Supports multiple languages. Supports keyboard.

Screenshots

Kinsei4 screens
Neotris3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Kinsei at Free against Neotris's $0.99. Neotris's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Kinsei is free to download; Neotris costs $0.99 up front. Kinsei sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Neotris asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kinsei ships an update every 5 weeks, Neotris every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Kinsei versus Neotris: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKinseiNeotris
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#129 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid SeppiVirtual GS

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Kinsei

One-time6
  • Starter Fluency Bundle$0.99
  • 7×7 Strategy Pack$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
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  • Hard 9×9 Pack$2.99
  • Devilish/Esoteric Pack$3.99
  • Kinsei Complete$7.99
None

Neotris

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kinsei free?
Kinsei is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Neotris free?
Neotris costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kinsei or Neotris have ads?
Neither Kinsei nor Neotris shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kinsei or Neotris?
Kinsei ships an update every 5 weeks, and Neotris every 3 days. Most recently, Kinsei was updated on October 13, 2026 and Neotris on October 25, 2026.

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