Kakuro: Number Crossword
What is Kakuro?
Kakuro: Number Crossword is a free Games app with logic puzzles in which empty squares are filled with numbers 1 to 9 so each block sums to its clue, with no number repeated within a block. It includes 200 free puzzle samples, a free weekly bonus puzzle, multiple difficulty levels, grids up to 22x22, and a 5-grid Samurai Kakuro. Puzzles are produced by Conceptis Ltd.
Pricing. Kakuro: Number Crossword is free to download on the App Store.
Good for
- Players who enjoy number-based logic puzzles
- Solving puzzles across several difficulty levels
- Tracking progress on multiple puzzles at once
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Why this app is in B tier
Kakuro scores 78 out of 100: rating 97, rating count 74, App Store search rank 48, update recency 96. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and B tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Fill empty squares so each block sums up to the number on its left or on its top. Each puzzle consists of a blank grid with sum-clues in various places. The object is to fill all empty squares using numbers 1 to 9 so the sum of each horizontal block equals the clue on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on its top. In addition, no number may be used in the same block more than once. Kakuro are addictive logic puzzles best described as number-crosswords. Using pure logic and simple add/subtract calculations, these fascinating puzzles offer endless fun and intellectual entertainment to puzzle fans of all skills and ages. The game includes zoom for easier solving of large puzzles, as well as helpful features such as showing possible sum combinations in a block, showing the sum remainder of a block, and using pencilmarks to make temporary placement of numbers in the grid. To help see the puzzle progress, graphic previews in the puzzle list show the progress of all puzzles in a volume as they are being solved. A Gallery view option provides these previews in a larger format. For more fun, Kakuro contains no ads and includes a Weekly Bonus section providing a
Compare in Number Puzzles
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | B | B | C |
| Score | 78 / 100 | 79 / 100 | 78 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.8 ★ | 4.6 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Ratings | 1.9K | 2.7K | 23.7K |
| Last update | 86d ago | 200d ago | 346d ago |
| Price | Free download | Free | Free + IAP |
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Questions about Kakuro
Does the app contain ads?
Kakuro contains no ads.
What helper features are included?
The listing mentions unlimited hints, unlimited check puzzle, unlimited Undo and Redo, pencilmarks, Show Sum Combinations, Show Sum Remainder, and showing errors during gameplay.
Can progress be backed up?
The listing says puzzle progress can be backed up and restored with iCloud. Other platform details are Not stated on the App Store.
Is Kakuro free?
Kakuro is free to download.
What is Kakuro good for?
Kakuro is built for players who enjoy number-based logic puzzles, solving puzzles across several difficulty levels, tracking progress on multiple puzzles at once. It sits in the number puzzles list on AppTierList.
Is Kakuro worth it?
Kakuro is B tier, ranked #32 of 40 number puzzle apps with a score of 78 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 1,946 ratings. Good, and 31 apps rank above it.
How does Kakuro compare to 2048 Number Puzzle game?
Kakuro is B tier at 78; 2048 Number Puzzle game is B tier at 79. 2048 Number Puzzle game ranks higher. Kakuro is free to download, 2048 Number Puzzle game is free, with no in-app purchases.
How often is Kakuro updated?
Kakuro was last updated on 2026-07-28, 86 days ago.
All the facts
- Lists
- Number Puzzles (B tier, #32) · Puzzle Games (#1378, beyond the tiered top)
- Tier
- B (Good)
- Score
- 78 / 100
- Rank in list
- #32 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free download
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 1,946
- Current version
- (86 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Games
- Good for
- Players who enjoy number-based logic puzzles, Solving puzzles across several difficulty levels, Tracking progress on multiple puzzles at once
- Requires
- iOS 15.6 or later
- Size
- 11 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 4
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · ranking · how it is computed