Comparison

Kokeshi vs Classic Hanafuda

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

Head to head
About

Kokeshi

Become a Japanese artisan and craft happiness by carving and painting dolls. Engage in strategic gameplay, trigger chain reactions, and advance to achieve ultimate happiness. Enjoy multiple game modes, including solo, AI, and daily challenges.

Highlights
  • Doll carving and painting simulation
  • Strategic piece movement and effect triggering
  • Chain reaction mechanics
  • Solo, vs AI, and local multiplayer modes
  • Daily challenges with global leaderboards
  • Offline playability
Features
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Wood, paint, and patience. In Kokeshi you are a Japanese artisan who carves happiness, one doll at a time. This is the official digital version of the board game by André Teruya and Igor Knop, published by Ludofun. Each turn, move one of your five kokeshi across your workshop, trigger the pieces' effects, and set off chain reactions: build columns, earn quality recognitions, and advance along the animal tracks in pursuit of happiness. GAME MODES • Solo and vs AI, with difficulty levels • Local pass-and-play, now with a name for each player • Daily Challenge: the same puzzle for the whole world every day, with variable length and themes • Step-by-step tutorial to learn in minutes IN YOUR POCKET • Streaks, calendar, and stats for the Daily Challenge • Home-screen widget showing your current streak • Game Center: leaderboards and achievements • Share your results with a polished result card • Original music and sound, with drifting sakura petals • English and Portuguese • No ads, no accounts, playable offline Kokeshi also exists in real wood. Discover the physical game: • English: Grand Gamers Guild • Português: Ludofun (ludofun.com.br) • Magyar: A-Z Kiadó Made with care by Ludofun.

About

Classic Hanafuda

Experience the authentic Japanese card game "Koi-Koi" with various modes, including standard matches and challenging survival. Learn the rules easily with helpful hints and enjoy rich progression through achievements and artwork collection.

Highlights
  • Authentic Koi-Koi gameplay
  • Standard and Survival game modes
  • Beginner-friendly hint system
  • Achievement system
  • Ukiyo-e artwork collection
  • Detailed game statistics
Features
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Experience the authentic Japanese card game "Koi-Koi" right on your smartphone! From standard matches to thrilling survival modes, beginner guides, and rich collection elements, there's endless fun for everyone! ◆ Game Features ◆ [Selectable Game Modes] - Standard Match: Enjoy classic, relaxing games at your own pace. - Survival Mode: Challenge yourself to see how many consecutive rivals you can defeat! Aim for an unbeatable win streak! [Authentic "Koi-Koi" Gameplay] Featuring the most popular traditional Hanafuda rules: "Koi-Koi." Enjoy snappy, intuitive controls and satisfying, rhythmic gameplay. [Helpful Hints for Beginners] Never played before? Not sure which card to play? Don't worry! With in-game hint features highlighting matched cards and achievable yaku, you'll naturally master the rules as you play. [Rich Progression & Collection Elements] - Achievement System: Complete various missions and claim great rewards! - Collections & Gacha: Unlock beautiful Ukiyo-e artwork using points earned in matches! - Detailed Stats: Review your win rate, longest win streak, Koi-Koi success rate, and more. [Recommended For] - Fans of Hanafuda and traditional Japanese card games - Players looking to test their skills in endless Survival win streaks - Anyone looking for a quick, engaging card game during breaks - Collectors and completionists who love achievements - Beginners wanting to learn the rules of Hanafuda easily Start your exciting Koi-Koi match today!

Screenshots

Kokeshi4 screens
Classic Hanafuda3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Classic Hanafuda at Free against Kokeshi's $1.99. Classic Hanafuda also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Kokeshi's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases 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

Classic Hanafuda is free to download; Kokeshi costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kokeshi ships an update monthly, Classic Hanafuda weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Kokeshi versus Classic Hanafuda: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKokeshiClassic Hanafuda
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB173 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLUDOFUN EDITORA LTDACHAOS

Customer experience

Kokeshi

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Classic Hanafuda

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Kokeshi

No in-app purchases

None

Classic Hanafuda

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kokeshi free?
Kokeshi costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Classic Hanafuda free?
Classic Hanafuda is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kokeshi or Classic Hanafuda have ads?
Classic Hanafuda shows ads; Kokeshi does not.
Which is updated more often, Kokeshi or Classic Hanafuda?
Kokeshi ships an update monthly, and Classic Hanafuda weekly. Most recently, Kokeshi was updated on October 9, 2026 and Classic Hanafuda on October 13, 2026.

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