Comparison

Latch vs Monodoku

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

Head to head
About

Latch

Engage in a pure deduction game where every puzzle has a single, logical solution. Place nodes on a grid according to simple rules, with no luck or timers involved. Enjoy a clean design and offline play.

Highlights
  • Pure deduction gameplay
  • Single solution puzzles
  • No guessing or timers
  • Growing puzzle runs
  • Daily challenges
  • Offline play
Features
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Latch is a game of pure deduction. Every puzzle has one solution, and you can always reason your way to it - no guessing, no luck, no timers rushing you. Just you and a grid that rewards a clear mind. The rule is simple: Place one node in every row, every column, and every colored region - and no two nodes may touch, not even diagonally. From that single rule comes a surprising depth of logic. Mark the cells you've ruled out, place your nodes with confidence, and watch the solution reveal itself. What's inside: • 1,000 verified puzzles - every one checked for a single solution and a path of pure logic. Grids stay a comfortable size; it's the reasoning that deepens, from spotting a single forced cell to deductions spanning several regions at once. • A new daily challenge - one fresh puzzle every day, the same for everyone. • Build your streak - solve each day to keep your streak alive, and watch it climb. • Clear, uncluttered design - bright, distinct colors and nothing on screen but the puzzle. • Learn in a minute - a quick walkthrough teaches you everything; the depth comes from you. • Ads you can switch off - one small purchase removes the banner and between-level ads, for good. • Play anywhere, offline - no account, no sign-up, no connection required. No pressure. No randomness. Just the quiet satisfaction of a puzzle that always makes sense. Think you can solve them all?

About

Monodoku

This logic puzzle game challenges you to place animals in a grid based on color and row/column constraints. Progress through themed worlds, daily challenges, and unlock achievements. Play offline or share puzzles with friends for rewards.

Highlights
  • Queens-style logic puzzles
  • Animal and color matching
  • Themed worlds and unlockables
  • Daily challenges and streaks
  • Offline play
  • Share puzzles with friends
Features
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One animal in every color. One satisfying solution. Monodoku is a Queens-style logic puzzle full of playful animals and colorful worlds. Rule out impossible squares, follow the clues, and find the perfect spot for every animal. THREE SIMPLE RULES • One animal in every row. • One animal in every column and color region. • Animals cannot touch, even diagonally. Tap to add an X. Double-tap to place an animal. Start with a guided tutorial and small boards, then take on puzzles up to 10×10. Hints explain a logical next step, while Locate reveals a correct animal placement when you need a little help. YOUR NEXT LITTLE ESCAPE Begin in Safari, then unlock downloadable worlds such as Cat Café, Dog Park, Parrots, and Ocean. Each brings its own animals, artwork, and atmosphere. Earn theme credits by playing. A REASON TO COME BACK Unlock Daily Challenge at Level 21. Keep a daily streak, earn useful rewards, collect achievement badges, and climb the league by earning stars as you solve puzzles. PUZZLE WITH A FRIEND Share a puzzle with your time, mistakes, and tools used. Friends play in their own favorite theme. Earn 1 Hint + 1 Locate for each friend who completes your puzzle, up to 5 friends per day. Open the game online on the device that sent the invitation to receive rewards. PLAY YOUR WAY Play campaign puzzles offline. Downloaded themes stay available offline too. Sync progress across Apple devices using the same account with Game Center/iCloud; internet access is required for syncing. Friend rewards, downloads, and video rewards also require internet access. Contains ads and optional in-app purchases. Optional Premium subscriptions remove banner and interstitial ads and include daily tool gifts; optional rewarded videos remain available. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled in your App Store account settings. Prices and billing periods are shown before purchase. Support: https://monodoku.com/support Privacy: https://monodoku.com/privacy Terms: https://monodoku.com/terms

Screenshots

Latch4 screens
Monodoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Latch at none against Monodoku's 6. Monodoku's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Monodoku sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Latch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Monodoku holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 19 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Latch ships an update weekly, Monodoku every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Latch versus Monodoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLatchMonodoku
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7 ratings)4.8 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings719 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB175 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOlivas Labs LLCAppverse LLC

Customer experience

Latch

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Monodoku

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Latch

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Monodoku

Subscriptions6
  • Monodoku Premium Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Monodoku Premium Plus Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Monodoku Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
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  • Monodoku Premium Plus Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Monodoku Premium Yearly$34.991 Year
  • Monodoku Premium Plus Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Latch free?
Latch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Monodoku free?
Monodoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Latch or Monodoku?
Monodoku is rated higher. Latch averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Monodoku averages 4.8 from 19 ratings.
Do Latch or Monodoku have ads?
Both Latch and Monodoku show ads.
Which is updated more often, Latch or Monodoku?
Latch ships an update weekly, and Monodoku every 2 days. Most recently, Latch was updated on October 25, 2026 and Monodoku on October 24, 2026.

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