Comparison

Kakuro Pro vs GridSmash

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

Head to head
About

Kakuro Pro

Features
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Kakuro Pro – Classic Number Logic Puzzle Challenge your mind with Kakuro Pro, the ultimate number puzzle experience. Fill the grid using logic — no guessing, no luck. Pure brain training. How to Play Place numbers 1–9 in empty cells so that each row and column block adds up to the clue shown. No repeating numbers within the same block. Simple rules, deep strategy. Three Difficulty Levels • Easy: Smaller grids, perfect for getting started. • Medium: A satisfying challenge for regular players. • Hard: Large, complex grids for true puzzle masters. Helpful Tools • Pencil Mode: Jot down candidate numbers in any cell and narrow down possibilities. • Hints: Stuck? Reveal the correct number for a selected cell. • Undo: Take back your last move without losing progress. • Error Check: Highlight mistakes and get back on track. Track Your Progress • View your solve count, best times, and average times for each difficulty level. • See your overall completion percentage across all puzzles. Sleek Design Full light and dark mode support with a clean, distraction-free grid layout designed for comfortable long play sessions. 10 Languages Supported English, Turkish, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, and Arabic. Completely Offline No internet connection needed. Play anytime, anywhere. Privacy Policy: https://www.urhoba.com/pages/privacy-policy-for-kakuro-pro Terms of Use: https://www.urhoba.com/pages/terms-of-use-for-kakuro-pro

About

GridSmash

Features
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GridSmash is an addictive block puzzle game that's easy to learn but hard to put down. HOW TO PLAY Drag and drop colorful blocks onto the 8Ɨ8 grid. Fill complete rows or columns to clear them and score points. Plan ahead — the game ends when no more pieces fit! FOUR GAME MODES • Classic — Pure puzzle strategy. How high can you score? • Modified — Weekly rotating challenges with locked tiles, hot zones, and bonus multipliers that keep every game fresh • Daily Challenge — Same puzzle for everyone, worldwide. Hit the target score and compete on the global leaderboard • Zen — Endless relaxation. No game over, no pressure. Just play FEATURES • Daily Challenges with global CloudKit leaderboards • Streak rewards — play daily to earn coins and unlock themes • 5 color themes to unlock and customize your board • Combo system — chain clears together for massive score multipliers • Detailed stats tracking across all game modes • Haptic feedback and satisfying sound effects • Works great on iPhone and iPad Download GridSmash free and start smashing!

Screenshots

Kakuro Pro4 screens
GridSmash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GridSmash at none against Kakuro Pro's shown. GridSmash also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kakuro Pro ships an update fortnightly, GridSmash daily. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Kakuro Pro versus GridSmash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKakuro ProGridSmash
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAhmet BohurThomas Halls

In-app purchases

None

Kakuro Pro

No in-app purchases

None

GridSmash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kakuro Pro free?
Kakuro Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GridSmash free?
GridSmash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kakuro Pro or GridSmash have ads?
Kakuro Pro shows ads; GridSmash does not.
Which is updated more often, Kakuro Pro or GridSmash?
Kakuro Pro ships an update fortnightly, and GridSmash daily. Most recently, Kakuro Pro was updated on October 14, 2026 and GridSmash on October 5, 2026.

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