Comparison

Sum Sort vs HootDoKu

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

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Sum Sort

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Sum Sort is the number puzzle where every column has to add up. Drag the top tile onto another column and make each column hit its number: 7 + 3 = 10, 5 + 5 = 10, 4 + 6 = 10. When a column reaches its number it turns green and the ≠ becomes =. Make every column equal and the level is yours! Simple to learn in seconds, deep enough to keep you thinking for months. It is the satisfying feeling of a sort puzzle, mixed with the light mental math of the best number games. HOW TO PLAY • Drag the top tile of a column onto another column (or tap one column, then another). • Only the top tile moves, one tile at a time. • Every column shows the number it needs: reach it exactly. • A finished column turns green, but you can still take a tile back and try another way. • When all the columns match their numbers at the same time, you win. A NEW TWIST IN EVERY WORLD • Make 10: every column must add up to 10. • Bigger numbers: make 12, make 15, make 20. • Each column its own number: one wants 7, the next one 11. • Hidden tiles: grey tiles show their number only when they reach the top. • Locked columns: they open as soon as another column is done. • Boss levels: few moves, bigger rewards and a key for the treasure chest. FEATURES • 600+ levels with a smooth difficulty curve, from relaxing to brain-burning. • A new daily challenge every day, the same for everyone, with streak rewards. • Lucky wheel, treasure chests and coins to collect. • Unlock skins: tile shapes, column styles, backgrounds and closing effects. • Undo, hints and an extra column when you get stuck. • Satisfying animations: tiles jump, columns light up, confetti flies. • Play offline: no Wi-Fi needed, anywhere, anytime. • Short levels, perfect for a quick break. PERFECT FOR • Fans of number puzzles, math games and logic games. • Adults who want relaxing brain training with a real challenge. • Kids and families who like playing with numbers and addition. • Anyone who loves sort puzzles and the moment everything clicks into place. TIPS • Plan ahead: free the tile you need before filling a column. • Use the empty space wisely, a full column cannot take more tiles. • Stuck? Undo is free three times in every level. FAQ Is it free? Yes, Sum Sort is free to play. Videos are optional and give you extra rewards. Do I need internet? No, you can play offline. Is it hard? The first worlds are relaxing, then new rules arrive one at a time. Download Sum Sort now and turn every ≠ into =! HOW TO PLAY 1. Look at the number above each column: that is the sum it needs. 2. Drag or tap the top tile of a column and drop it on another column. 3. Only the top tile moves, one at a time. A pair like 5 + 5 can be split up. 4. When a column reaches its number it turns green. You can still take tiles from it if you need them. 5. Make all columns hit their number at the same time to win. WORLDS AND RULES • Make 10: every column must add up to 10. • Threes: three tiles per column, more ways to combine. • Make 12 and Make 15: bigger targets, smarter moves. • Each column, its own number: purple levels where every column has a different target. • Hidden tiles: some numbers stay hidden until you uncover them. • Locks: a locked column opens after you complete the others. • Boss levels: red levels with a limited number of moves and a key as a reward. REWARDS Earn coins and stars, keep your win streak, play the daily challenge, spin the lucky wheel, open chests with keys and unlock new skins for tiles, columns, backgrounds and effects. If you enjoy number puzzles, math games, logic puzzles, brain games for adults, sort puzzles, addition games, Sum Sort is made for you.

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HootDoKu

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Looking for a game that soothes the soul but keeps your brain spinning? Welcome to HootDoKu — a pure logic puzzle game that flawlessly blends the rigorous reasoning of Sudoku with the thrilling deduction of Minesweeper. Night has fallen, and you have only one mission: use your sharp owl-like eyesight to find the perfect "exclusive territory" for every proud, wise owl on the board! Simple Rules, Deep Strategy The concept is elegant and intuitive, yet anything but simple. Put your logic to the test and follow the three rules of the forest: Exclusive Territory: The board is divided into colored sections. You must place exactly one owl in each section. The Owl Distance: Owls need their personal space! They absolutely cannot share the same row, column, or touch each other—not even diagonally. Risk & Reward: Double-tap a tile to place an owl. You only have 3 chances to make a mistake (hearts). Guessing won't save you; every single move must be carefully calculated! Guess right, and you're rewarded with pure puzzle-solving satisfaction; guess wrong, and you lose a heart. Key Features Play Offline Anytime: No internet required, no data used. Perfectly fills up the puzzle-shaped hole in your daily commute, time spent waiting in line, or your morning coffee break. Brand-New Puzzles: Wake up your mind with fresh "Daily Puzzles" every single day. Global Leaderboards: Push your limits and see if you can break your fastest completion times against intelligent players worldwide. Why HootDoKu Will Stay on Your Phone HootDoKu won't hijack your attention with tedious social mechanics or endless daily grinds—it earns your love through pure gameplay quality. With its minimalist aesthetic, nocturnal theme, and satisfying tactile feedback, it takes just seconds to learn. Yet, long after you put your phone down, its elegant logic loop will keep lingering in your mind. Ready for a brain-teasing puzzle adventure filled with wise owls? Download HootDoKu now, put your logic to the ultimate test, and become the master of the forest puzzles!

Screenshots

Sum Sort4 screens
HootDoKu4 screens

Verdict

The call

Sum Sort and HootDoKu are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Sum Sort versus HootDoKu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSum SortHootDoKu
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size288 MB287 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianluca De Mare燕 肖

In-app purchases

None

Sum Sort

No in-app purchases

None

HootDoKu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sum Sort free?
Sum Sort is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HootDoKu free?
HootDoKu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sum Sort or HootDoKu have ads?
Both Sum Sort and HootDoKu show ads.

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