Comparison

Pawdoku vs CapyDoku

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

Head to head
About

Pawdoku

This logic puzzle game challenges you to place otters on a board, ensuring each row, column, and region has one otter, and no two otters are adjacent. It offers a calm, deductive experience with hints that guide your reasoning without revealing the solution.

Highlights
  • Single-solution logic puzzles
  • Deductive reasoning focus
  • Educational hints
  • Scalable board sizes (4x4 to 10x10)
  • Offline play
  • Distraction-free interface
Features
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Every otter needs their own corner. One board. One solution. No guessing required. Pawdoku is a clean, minimalist Queens-style logic puzzle built around a simple promise: every puzzle has exactly one correct answer, and you can always reach it through pure deduction. Place one otter in each row, each column, and each colored region — and make sure no two otters ever touch, not even diagonally. The moment you place the last otter, you'll know you earned it. No timer. No pressure. Play offline anywhere. WHY YOU'LL LOVE PAWDOKU • A calm, single-solution logic puzzle that rewards reasoning over guessing • Hints that teach, not spoil — they show the next logical step and why it holds • Boards that grow with you, from a cozy 4×4 all the way to a deep 10×10 • Smooth, tactile placement and a satisfying "last otter home" moment every level • Works fully offline with fast loading and a clean, distraction-free interface HOW TO PLAY • Place exactly one otter in every row, every column, and every colored region • Keep otters apart — no two may sit adjacent, not even diagonally • Use deduction, not luck — every puzzle has one guaranteed answer • Tap a hint to highlight the next logical step when the grid feels tight • Fill the board correctly to solve the puzzle and unlock the next size WHY THIS PUZZLE STANDS OUT • Simple rules, deep strategy, and a truly mindful logic escape • One board, one solution — no guessing, no dead ends, no luck • Hints that build understanding, so you learn how you actually solved it • Perfect for short breaks or longer sessions to ease stress and sharpen focus • Clean visuals and gentle pacing that keep every puzzle readable A LOGIC PUZZLE FOR ANY MOMENT Learn the rules in seconds, then master trickier region shapes and configurations across dozens of clever boards. Start small on 4×4, then work up through 5×5, 6×6, all the way to 10×10. The rules never change — the depth just keeps unfolding. If you love Sudoku but want something fresh, or you've tried Queens puzzles and want one that meets you at your level, this is it. Whether you have one minute or one hour, Pawdoku fits your pace. No clock racing against you, no pressure to rush — just you, the otters, and the quiet satisfaction of a perfectly solved board. Find every otter their corner. Download Pawdoku now and turn pure logic into pure calm.

About

CapyDoku

Features
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Meet CapyDoku - the coziest logic puzzle, starring the world's most relaxed animal: the capybara. Place adorable capybaras on a colorful grid. The rules are simple: - One capybara per row - One capybara per column - One capybara per color region - Capybaras can't touch, not even diagonally No numbers, no math, no stress - just gentle, satisfying logic you can solve anywhere. FEATURES - Hundreds of puzzles, from breezy 6x6 starters to brain-bending 11x11 boards - Smart hints that teach you the next logical step - A Daily Time Trial: three boards a day, the same for everyone - Auto-complete marks that unlock as you master the basics - Pastel art, cheerful sounds and a capybara who celebrates every solve with boba - Play in 10 languages Whether you're a Sudoku pro or new to logic puzzles, CapyDoku is the warm, wholesome brain break you've been looking for. Grab a boba, settle in, and start placing capybaras.

Screenshots

Pawdoku4 screens
CapyDoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CapyDoku at none against Pawdoku's 2. CapyDoku also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). Pawdoku's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. Pawdoku sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. CapyDoku asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pawdoku ships an update every 5 days, CapyDoku daily. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pawdoku versus CapyDoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPawdokuCapyDoku
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size378 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAI FIRST FOR EVERYTHING TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.Row0 Inc

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pawdoku

One-time2
  • Hint Gift Pack$9.99
  • Locate Gift Pack$9.99
None

CapyDoku

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pawdoku free?
Pawdoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CapyDoku free?
CapyDoku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pawdoku or CapyDoku have ads?
Both Pawdoku and CapyDoku show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pawdoku or CapyDoku?
Pawdoku ships an update every 5 days, and CapyDoku daily. Most recently, Pawdoku was updated on November 13, 2026 and CapyDoku on November 10, 2026.

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