# Classic Sudoku: Art Edition — Play on a masterpiece!

> Classic Sudoku puzzles presented within famous museum artworks. (iPhone/iPad app by Stefan Hoppe.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-sudoku-art-edition/id1464413166 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stefan Hoppe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657830581)
- Category: Games, Education, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 2,791 App Store ratings · 23 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 38 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2019-05-26
- Data updated: 2026-10-24
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-sudoku-art-edition/id1464413166/reviews.md

## What is Classic Sudoku?

Solve Sudoku puzzles and reveal masterpieces from the world’s greatest museums, one square at a time. 

No ads. No noise. Just numbers with a touch of modern art.

Pick up your logic brush!



Privacy Policy
https://sudokuart.app/privacy.html

Terms of Service
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Sudoku puzzles in famous artworks
- Art revealed upon puzzle completion
- Daily free puzzle
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Unlimited play upgrade
- Ad-free experience

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Version | $29.99 | per year |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Play Lightfully | $5.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sudoku Plus | $6.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $69.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| 10 Light Views | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Classic Sudoku?

Reviews of Classic Sudoku are mostly negative: the game is rated 4.4/5 from 2.8K App Store ratings. What users like most: good app design, penciling feature works well. Top complaints: lost progress after app update, locked out of content without subscription. Summarized from real user reviews.

**Pros**

- 👍 Good app design
- 💡 Penciling feature works well

**Cons**

- 🐛 Lost progress after app update
- 🔒 Locked out of content without subscription
- 🔥 Intrusive ads
- 🔥 App crashes and freezes
- 🔇 No background audio playback

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game stats not recording properly
- App crashing on launch

**Most requested features**

- Restore previous Sudoku libraries
- Provide more free content

## Is Classic Sudoku safe?

Classic Sudoku: Art Edition appears safe based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for Classic Sudoku is 88 out of 100. This assessment is based on 2,791 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.4 out of 5. Of 2,791 App Store ratings, 82.6% point to a safe experience, 7.2% suggest some concerns, and 10.2% point to a risky experience.

## Is Classic Sudoku legit?

Classic Sudoku: Art Edition appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Classic Sudoku is 100 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 23)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-sudoku-art-edition/id1464413166/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Exceptionally good for the older brain

*2026-02-26*

My husband has been playing this version of Sudoku for the past month.  I have noticed quite an improvement in his memory issues.  We both enjoy trying to identify (guess)  the painting underneath before it’s revealed.

**Developer response:** Thank you. We love that you’re guessing the painting together.

### 1/5 — Lost all progress

*2025-10-13*

I have been playing for years but when you reworked to the weird art stuff, i no longer have access to any of the sudoku libraries. i was trying to complete the evil book

**Developer response:** Choose your preferred difficulty before starting a new game.

### 2/5 — Annoying UI

*2025-09-26*

Very easy to accidentally erase all progress

**Developer response:** Please update to the latest version.

### 1/5 — can no longer play without a subscription

*2025-09-21*

this app was great until it locked me out of all the sudokus and said I need a subscription to play. Seriously no free content? So disappointing.

**Developer response:** Play forever by choosing the Lifetime option.

### 1/5 — Intrusive Ads

*2025-09-12*

Ads taking over entire screen and not letting complete the game

**Developer response:** This game is 100% ad-free.

### 1/5 — Ruined

*2025-08-18*

This app was the best app for sudoku puzzles and now it is ruined!!!! There are these weird art puzzle things now and no sudoku anymore! I’ve had this app for several years and am so sad to see it completely ruined!

**Developer response:** This is classic Sudoku with art backgrounds.

### 3/5 — Game crashed

*2024-06-07*

I’ve enjoyed playing this game for a while now, but it seems the application has crashed and will not open again.

**Developer response:** Please update to the latest version.

### 3/5 — Stats

*2022-12-31, version 16.1*

Game is not recording stats? How do I fix?

**Developer response:** Press the "Stats" button on the very first screen to see your stats sorted by difficulty level.

### 2/5 — No background listening

*2022-10-21, version 15.7*

Good functionality in-game, but it doesn’t allow podcasts to play simultaneously.  If you mute the ads between games, then your podcast will play, but not while actually playing the game.

**Developer response:** You can now listen to your favorite podcasts and music while playing!

### 1/5 — Ads. And more ads

*2022-10-09, version 15.7*

Start a puzzle: watch an ad. Finish it: watch an ad. Exit the game and come back: watch an ad. 

And no, airplane mode doesn’t work when you actually use your device toothed things than just games.

**Developer response:** We've removed most of the ads.

## Frequently asked questions about Classic Sudoku

### What is Sudoku on Canvas?

Sudoku on Canvas is a mobile application that combines classic Sudoku puzzles with famous artworks from renowned museums. As you solve the puzzles, the artwork is gradually revealed, offering a unique visual experience.

### How can I play Sudoku on Canvas?

You can play one Sudoku puzzle for free each day, in any difficulty. For unlimited access to all puzzles and an ad-free experience, you can upgrade the app.

### Is Sudoku on Canvas free to play?

The app offers a free version where you can play one puzzle per day. To enjoy unlimited puzzles and remove all advertisements, there is an upgrade option available.

### What kind of puzzles does it offer?

The app features classic Sudoku puzzles. You can choose from different difficulty levels to suit your skill. The puzzles are integrated with iconic artworks, adding a visual dimension to the gameplay.

### What are the benefits of upgrading?

Upgrading provides unlimited access to all Sudoku puzzles, allowing you to play as much as you want without daily limits. It also ensures an entirely ad-free gaming experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 52.04 — 2026-10-23

Paintings now appear in stunning clarity and look more impressive than ever.

### 52.03 — 2026-10-19

Paintings now appear in stunning clarity and look more impressive than ever.

### 52.02 — 2026-10-13

Paintings now appear in stunning clarity and look more impressive than ever.

### 52.01 — 2026-10-09

Paintings now appear in stunning clarity and look more impressive than ever.

### 52.0 — 2026-10-07

Paintings now appear in stunning clarity and look more impressive than ever.

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All apps by Stefan Hoppe: https://appshunter.io/developer/1657830581

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