Comparison

Rotex vs Hitori Pro

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

Head to head
About

Rotex

A two-player abstract strategy game where players aim to connect five tiles in a row. Each turn involves claiming a tile and rotating a section of the board to outmaneuver your opponent.

Highlights
  • Connect 5 tiles in a row
  • Board rotation mechanic
  • Online multiplayer
  • Single player vs AI
  • Pass and play mode
Features
Currently charting
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Rotex is a 2-player abstract strategy game with a simple objective — be the first player to connect 5 tiles in a row, in any direction. But, there's a twist… literally! On each turn, players will also rotate a region of the board clockwise. Use your rotations wisely to foil your opponent's plan and set yourself up for victory! Features: • Online Multiplayer - Invite a friend, or let Game Center find you a match. Take turns at your leisure! • Single Player vs Computer - Practice against an AI opponent, with three difficulty levels to choose from! • Pass and Play - Grab a friend and play against each other on the same device! How to Play: The goal is to connect five tiles in a row in any direction. On each turn, players must do two things: 1.) Select a grey tile on the board to turn it to their color. 2.) Select one of the seven gears on the board to rotate the tiles around it one notch in the clockwise direction. The game ends when one player connects five in a row of their color, or when there are no more grey tiles left to claim. If neither player gets five in a row, or both players get five in a row at the same time, the game is a draw.

About

Hitori Pro

This logic puzzle game offers a unique challenge based on Japanese "leave me alone" rules. It features multiple difficulty levels, layouts, and languages, with additional puzzle packs available for purchase. Enjoy a completely ad-free experience on your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Light, dark, and coffee layouts
  • English and German language support
  • Game Center integration
  • Portrait and landscape modes
  • Pinch-to-zoom functionality
Features
Currently charting
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Solve Hitori (japanese for: "leave me alone") puzzles on your iPad or iPhone! If you like Sudoku, you will love Hitori! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ completely add-free! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Features: 16 puzzles (Hitori): • 8 levels of difficulty each containing 2 puzzles from "Greenhorn" to "Grandmaster" • additional levelpacks available via in app purchase 72 puzzles (Hitori Pro): • 8 levels of difficulty each containing 9 puzzles from "Greenhorn" to "Grandmaster" • additional levelpacks available via in app purchase 3 layouts: • light • dark • coffee 2 languages: • german • english additional Features: • Game Center support • playable in portrait and landscape mode • use "Pinch-to-Zoom" for a better overview compatible devices: • iPhone 5 or newer • iPad • iPad Pro • iMac, MacBook, Mac Mini (requires iOS10.3/macOS10.5 or higher) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you like the app, please leave me a good review! If you have questions, problems or suggestions, please contact me by email to hitori.app@icloud.com. New puzzles are in progress and coming soon!

Screenshots

Rotex4 screens
Hitori Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hitori Pro at 100% against Rotex's 50%. Hitori Pro also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Rotex's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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

Rotex costs $0.99 and Hitori Pro $0.99 up front. Hitori Pro sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Rotex asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rotex holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Rotex's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hitori Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rotex ships an update every 5 months, Hitori Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Rotex versus Hitori Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRotexHitori Pro
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#168#151 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCurt SteinChristian Lueth

Customer experience

Rotex

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Hitori Pro

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Rotex

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Hitori Pro

One-time10
  • L01: Puzzle Pack 1 (24 puzzle)$0.99
  • A01: Greenhorn 1 (20 puzzles)$0.99
  • B01: Beginner 1 (20 puzzles)$0.99
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  • C01: Advanced 1 (20 puzzles)$0.99
  • D01: Amateur 1 (20 puzzles)$0.99
  • E01: Professio. 1 (20 puzzles)$0.99
  • F01: Expert 1 (20 puzzles)$0.99
  • G01: Whiz 1 (20 puzzles)$0.99
  • H01: Grandmast. 1 (20 puzzles)$0.99
  • X01: Mega Pack 1 (160 puzzles)$1.99

Questions

Is Rotex free?
Rotex costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hitori Pro free?
Hitori Pro costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rotex or Hitori Pro?
Rotex is rated higher. Rotex averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Hitori Pro averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Rotex or Hitori Pro have ads?
Neither Rotex nor Hitori Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rotex or Hitori Pro?
Rotex ships an update every 5 months, and Hitori Pro monthly. Most recently, Rotex was updated on October 16, 2026 and Hitori Pro on October 15, 2026.
Which is more popular, Rotex or Hitori Pro?
Rotex currently peaks at #168 in the App Store charts, and Hitori Pro at #151. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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