Comparison

MoleDoku vs HootDoKu

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

Head to head
About

MoleDoku

Features
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MoleDoku is a cozy logic puzzle with a whack-a-mole twist. Place one mole in every row, every column, and every color region while making sure no two moles touch, even diagonally. Learn the rules in a quick tutorial, then work through handcrafted boards and endless fresh puzzles. Mark impossible holes, whack the right mole into place, use hints when you are stuck, and save reveal boosts for the trickiest boards. Features: - Simple tap, double-tap, and drag controls - Handcrafted levels with a gentle learning curve - Endless boards after the main set - Hint and reveal boosters - Haptics you can turn on or off - Offline play with local progress

About

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

MoleDoku4 screens
HootDoKu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: HootDoKu at 3 against MoleDoku's 1. HootDoKu also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
MoleDoku versus HootDoKu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoleDokuHootDoKu
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB287 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRow0 Inc燕 肖

In-app purchases

None

MoleDoku

No in-app purchases

None

HootDoKu

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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