Comparison

Calcudoku vs LineaLogic

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

Head to head
About

Calcudoku

This logic puzzle game offers a unique approach to learning how to solve number grids. Instead of simply revealing answers, it provides intelligent, step-by-step guidance on logical strategies and note-taking to help you master the puzzles.

Highlights
  • Intelligent step-by-step explanations
  • Optional auto notes for cages
  • Intuitive note-taking interface
  • Variety of arithmetic operations
  • Grids for all skill levels
  • Offline-first architecture
  • Dark mode support
Features
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If you love Sudoku but are looking for a deeper challenge, or if you simply enjoy games that give your brain a real workout, Calcudoku is the ultimate logic puzzle. It combines the grid-filling deduction of Sudoku with simple arithmetic, creating a deeply satisfying balance of mental math, strategy, and problem-solving. Whether you want to sharpen your focus, keep your mind agile during a quick break, or master complex logical deduction, Calcudoku offers endless replayability for beginners and puzzle veterans alike. --- WHAT IS CALCUDOKU? --- Also known as Mathdoku or KenKen®, Calcudoku challenges you to solve a grid using logic and arithmetic: • Grid: Fill an N x N grid so that every row and column contains the numbers 1 through N exactly once without repeating. You choose the grid size to solve, anywhere from a 3x3 to a 9x9. • Cages: Outlined groups of cells (cages) each display a target number and an arithmetic operator. • Math: The numbers in each cage must combine using its operator (+, −, ×, ÷) to hit the target. Numbers can repeat within a cage as long as they stay in different rows and columns. It’s the ultimate combination of mental math, pattern recognition, and pure deduction. --- THE SMART DIFFERENTIATOR --- Many puzzle apps ruin the fun when you get stuck by simply filling in a random cell for you when requesting help. Our app takes a different approach: it teaches you how to solve it. If you hit a wall, our built-in helper analyzes your exact grid state and explains the logical next step. The engine guides you through genuine deduction strategies—showing you how to cross-reference overlapping cages, prune cell candidates, and leverage your notes so you can solve the grid completely on your own. --- KEY GAME FEATURES --- • Intelligent Explanations: Step-by-step guidance focused on note-taking, elimination strategies, and candidate pruning rather than giving away answers. • Optional Auto-Notes: The settings tab provides the option to jump into a puzzle with the initial candidate notes based on cage arithmetic. Skip the mundane and get right to the logic! • Smooth Input: Rapidly input answers and edit candidate notes with an intuitive, fluid UI built for mobile screens. • Complete Arithmetic Variety: Play grids featuring addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. • All Skill Levels: Progress from quick 3x3 warmups to grueling 9x9 logic grids. • Polished Interface: Full native dark mode support, crisp typography, and seamless offline play - no Wi-Fi required. Master the grid, elevate your deduction skills, and train your brain with a game that actually makes you a better solver.

About

LineaLogic

Features
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A real logic game. Not another app stuffed with ads. Not a subscription that costs you more every month. Just an elegant puzzle where every challenge is solved by reasoning. That's LineaLogic. ■ THE CONCEPT Every puzzle gives you a clue. Your job: pick the right sticks — each one has a color and a size — to satisfy every constraint at the same time. The twist? Constraints overlap. A large red stick counts as both "1 large" AND "1 red". Read carefully, reason it out, choose right. Easy to learn. Demanding to master. ■ WHAT YOU GET → 7 progressive difficulty levels, 70+ deduction puzzles. → Level 1 is completely free — try before you buy. → Zero ads. Ever. Anywhere. → Zero subscriptions. One single lifetime purchase unlocks everything. → No timer, no lives, no game over. Take your time to think. ■ WHY LINEALOGIC IS DIFFERENT Most logic games drown you in ads or charge you every month. LineaLogic respects your time and your money: • Clean, premium design — crisp typography, bold colors, zero distractions. Pure thinking. • A unique mechanic — reading clues and overlapping constraints, not a simple "count the objects". • Clear feedback — a wrong answer tells you why, and you fix it. You learn as you play. • Works offline — on the subway, on a plane, anywhere. • No account required — play immediately. ■ WHO IS THIS FOR? • You love Sudoku and deduction riddles • You want a calm game to give your brain a workout • You want a smart puzzle to share with the family (ages 6+) • You appreciate premium apps with no ads and no subscriptions ■ THE LINEALOGIC FAMILY LineaLogic is the sister app of KubiLogic: same standards, same polished design, same promise — no ads, no subscriptions, one lifetime purchase. If you loved one, you'll love the other. ■ THE MATH IS SIMPLE Dozens of puzzles, hours of thinking, a single payment. Compare that to any $9.99/month subscription. Download LineaLogic. Start with the free level. And when you're hooked, unlock everything. Your brain deserves better than an ad every 30 seconds.

Screenshots

Calcudoku4 screens
LineaLogic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Calcudoku at none against LineaLogic's 1. Calcudoku also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). LineaLogic's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price and device support 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calcudoku ships an update every 3 weeks, LineaLogic every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Calcudoku versus LineaLogic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalcudokuLineaLogic
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLogicSmithmichael dardol

In-app purchases

None

Calcudoku

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LineaLogic

One-time1
  • Unlocks all main levels$4.99

Questions

Is Calcudoku free?
Calcudoku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LineaLogic free?
LineaLogic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Calcudoku or LineaLogic have ads?
Calcudoku shows ads; LineaLogic does not.
Which is updated more often, Calcudoku or LineaLogic?
Calcudoku ships an update every 3 weeks, and LineaLogic every 8 days. Most recently, Calcudoku was updated on October 25, 2026 and LineaLogic on October 25, 2026.

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