Comparison

XOXO vs Casellina

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

Head to head
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XOXO

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XOXO - A binary logic puzzle inspired by classic games like Binoxxo and Takuzu Fill the grid using logic and simple rules. Balance X and O, avoid three in a row/column, and make every line/column unique. Easy to learn. Hard to master. Perfect for fans of logic puzzles and brain teasers.

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Casellina

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Casellina brings together fifteen logic and card games, made with care. No ads, no lives to lose, no account. One square at a time; logic does the rest. NINE GRID PUZZLES • Quadretto: sudoku, plus the 6 Ɨ 6 Mini. • Pareggio: takuzu, the binary puzzle, classic or with signs. • Stelletta: place the stars, one or two in every row, column and region. • Addendo: kakuro, cross sums. • Ponticello: hashi, bridges between islands. • Toppetta: shikaku, cut the grid into rectangles. • Filino: a numbered path through every square. • Incastro: crossword sums, four grids a day. • Bandierina: mine-clearing where you never have to guess. MAZZETTO, FIVE SOLITAIRE GAMES Klondike, Spider, FreeCell, Pyramid and TriPeaks, with their classic rules: draw 1 or 3, one to four suits, FreeCell's numbered deals. If you like, only deals known to be winnable. THE STUDIOLO, OUR ORIGINAL GAMES • Pennellino: three brushes, red, yellow and blue, paint the whole grid; where they cross, their colours mix. A brand-new puzzle, invented at Nidello. PLAY ANYWHERE, OFFLINE No connection needed: on a plane, abroad without data, on the subway or at the cabin, everything works. The grids, the deals, the daily challenges and the hints all live on your device. A DAILY CHALLENGE FOR EVERY GAME Every day, a new challenge in every game, the same for everyone. Gentle on Monday, tough on Sunday. The home screen shows where you stand, game by game, and sharing your time takes one tap. HONEST LEVELS Every grid has exactly one solution, reached by logic alone: never a guess. It is rated by the hardest technique it truly needs, and the app names it. HINTS THAT HELP Stuck? The hint shows the square to play right away, and why. A techniques guide, with real grids, comes with every grid puzzle. • Unlimited undo, check when you like or as you play • Statistics for each game • iPhone and iPad • Your games synced through your own iCloud, on all your devices • VoiceOver and Dynamic Type • Thirteen languages The free version includes every game in full: every level, hints, and every daily challenge, free forever. It limits the number of free games each day, across all games. Casellina Pro removes the limit in every game, now and to come, with a single purchase, no subscription, shared with your family. It also adds detailed statistics and every colour theme. No account, no tracking.

Screenshots

XOXO3 screens
Casellina4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XOXO at none against Casellina's 1. Casellina's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Casellina sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. XOXO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XOXO ships an update every 3 days, Casellina every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
XOXO versus Casellina: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXOXOCasellina
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSandro PennisiDaniel Rheaume

In-app purchases

None

XOXO

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Casellina

One-time1
  • Casellina Pro$5.99

Questions

Is XOXO free?
XOXO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Casellina free?
Casellina is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do XOXO or Casellina have ads?
XOXO shows ads; Casellina does not.
Which is updated more often, XOXO or Casellina?
XOXO ships an update every 3 days, and Casellina every 2 days. Most recently, XOXO was updated on November 13, 2026 and Casellina on November 13, 2026.

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