# Satori Sudoku — user reviews > 84 indexed App Store user reviews of Satori Sudoku by Kevin Kozan, rated 5.00/5 from 2 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satori-sudoku/id283730004/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satori-sudoku/id283730004.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 2 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 0 ## Newest reviews (15 of 84) ### 4/5 — Great App For Sudoku Lovers *2014-02-01, version 2.0* Being a sudoku lover I installed this app when I got my first iPhone over two years ago. I've installed 100's of games since, but this is the only one I still play on a daily basis; and I typically play it multiple times a day. The ui isn't perfect, and it can be hard tapping the right squares, but given that sudoku requires a 9x9 grid, and the screen is only so big, it's hard to imagine how it could be done better. The only suggestion I have is to support landscape mode. Display the board on the right and the number pad in the left -- my right thumb can select the square while my left thumb taps the digit. There have been many times when I was sure I had a solution that didn't validate, or a puzzle which appeared to have multiple solutions. But after checking carefully I always found I was wrong. In the probably 1000+ games I've played, I haven't found a bug yet. Well worth the 99 cents. ### 4/5 — Was great but... *2013-10-14, version 2.0* Does not work with IOS 7. ### 4/5 — Good sudoku app *2009-11-11, version 0* I like this sudoku app. Does almost everything that a sudoku app should. Only thing I would want added is some form of help for if I get stuck. ### 3/5 — Okay, but there are better Sudokus out there *2009-09-21, version 0* Everything worked, but I didn't care for the interface. This is the first app I've taken off my Touch. :( ### 4/5 — Good? *2009-08-22, version 0* This is a good app and a lot of fun but it is a little to hard for me. They should add an easier option or more easy option. ### 5/5 — Excellent app *2009-08-21, version 0* Easy to use, and the difficulty slider is a nice touch. Overall, one of the best sudoku apps. ### 5/5 — Awesome *2009-08-21, version 0* There must be so many sudoku games in the app store, so what makes this special. Visually is is beautiful, pleasing to the eye, and ability to generate millions of puzzles. ### 5/5 — Sudoku Lovers Dream *2009-08-20, version 0* I have tried several sudoku apps. This is my favorite. The interface is pleasing and the game runs very smoothly. Many helpful options. Easy to use and with a seemingly infinite game generator, this app will remain on my I- Phone indefinitely. **Only suggestion:** Please make the pencil marks a different color than the finished numbers that are entered. They are both blue. It would be helpful if the pencil marks were in a different color. Thanks for a great app! ### 5/5 — Great Sudoku app with a nice and simple interface. *2009-08-20, version 0* I had a free sudoku app on my ipod touch that I had always used. Yet I never really liked the layout of it and the backgrounds always seemed to get in the way. I like this app's simple yet effective presentation. I also like the fact that there is a number pad right on the interface which also comes in quite handy. Definitely recommended for any sudoku fan. ### 2/5 — Needs fixed. *2009-07-09, version 0* When it works, it's one of, if not, the best sudoku apps in the app store. However, I have had issues with the puzzles this app generates where a puzzle either has no solution or the numbers are wrong and force you into putting more than one number in one box, even when you've done everything perfectly right. PLEASE FIX THIS. If this was fixed, I'd happily recommend this app. ### 4/5 — My favorite sudoku app by far *2009-07-07, version 0* I really like this one above the others however there are a few things I would like to see. 1. The current highlight mode shows possibilities, but if you have eliminated a possibility it still highlights. 2. Maybe a slightly harder difficulty than the current hardest. As I am getting down to 2-5 minutes per game with highlighting (I like fast lol). 3. Maybe a switch in the ui to turn it into solving mode where you don't have to double tap to put a solved number in. Because I find near the end of a puzzle I have to tap excessively to finish out the puzzle. This is just a wish list though. Still the best either way. Good work! ### 5/5 — Great app *2009-06-05, version 0* I use this every day and it has always worked great. Good features and very clean. I have tried a lot of Sudoku apps and this is the best. Two requests - make start over an option rather than just "new" game, and lose that stupid flashing star you added on the last update. Otherwise great job and keep it up. ### 3/5 — Nice try but it needs to be improved *2009-03-28, version 0* It is a nice game, with an easy user interface. However, I’ve found some small things that could ruin the game. First in the settings, there is a slide bar to set the level of difficulty with a tiny button to grab. That's just very hard to grab and slide. There is lots of space to make that button bigger. Furthermore, when I set the hardest level I was able to solve a game easier than in easy level. This is strange, but hopefully it’s worked in this way just for me. The second thing is the double tapping on the buttons with the numbers to finalise a cell. It doesn’t work properly. I always have problems with it. Sometimes it's jammed, sometimes it doesn’t react the way as I want. If the developer could rethink the user interface, I'm sure he would find the way for the better interface without using the double tapping. ### 3/5 — Sympa *2009-03-20* Jeu sympas mais ca casse pas des briques ### 4/5 — Very good (update) *2008-12-21* I also wrote an earlier review bagging the app for multiple solutions per puzzle and asymmetrical puzzles, but these issues have been fixed. I agree that having the ability to create your own puzzles would be nice, as well as the ability to clear the screen (but continue with the same puzzle). I also think the hard level should be more challenging, as those only take 8 to 10 min to solve. Since this is turning into a wish list, it would also be nice to have a timer and *maybe* the ability to compare/compete with other users? Just a thought... :) Even without these additional features, this has now become quite a nice Sudoku app. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Not worth the money *2014-08-09, version 2.0* Too many bugs. Once you finish a game successfully, the continue button doesn't work, to start a new game, so you have to leave and the restart the app to play another game. Even when all the solutions are correct, it tells you you are wrong and won't continue. And I'm pretty good at sudoku, but even the easiest level can be really hard most of the time. Overall, not great, considering I paid for the app. ### 1/5 — Has the best interface *2011-01-14, version 0* I've checked out several of the Sudoku apps and Satori really has the best interface to playing the game. Great game. ### 1/5 — Unfolded mysteries *2010-06-25, version 0* Nice UI and features but after attempting 6 puzzles, the puzzles do not solve. On 3 games the given filled in spots led to one solution but they would not verify. Needs more work. Wasted a dollar on this one. ### 1/5 — Slkcomm *2010-02-15, version 0* Yes the game is tougher than some. My problem has to do with the error highlighting function which does not function reliably. ### 1/5 — Too hard, even on "easy" *2009-09-03, version 0* I bought this one because of the great reviews it got. I commute on the subway and enjoy solving the newspaper puzzles in under 20 minutes. This is not one of those. I have no use for it now. If I was stuck locked in a room for a few days at a time, maybe I might waist my time on this. The easiest level takes way too many guesses to solve. Who has that kind of time while commuting? I want my $ back, or please add some puzzles that are able to be solved under a half hour! ### 1/5 — Incorrect Puzzles! *2008-11-23, version 0* Terrible sudoku app. The interface is nice, but it doesn't generate correct puzzles. Not one of the puzzles I have played had only one solution, and if the puzzles aren't correct, what's the point of playing the game? Also, you have to tap the number twice in order to select it for a space, which is very annoying. ### 1/5 — No, 1.1 didn't fix the no solution problem *2008-10-05, version 0* Downloaded 1.4 and the first 3 puzzles didn't have a solution or the auto pencil was wrong. Worked fine before 1.4. So, back to one star! ### 1/5 — Nice interface, but 2 of 2 broken puzzles *2008-07-23, version 0* As most other users have noted, the puzzles don't have a single answer, which means that the game is not useful after a point. The interface is excellent and I really hope they fix the logic bugs. I can't recommend this one until it's fixed. ### 1/5 — Great Interface, Great price, BAD PUZZLES *2008-07-19, version 0* I chose this app because of the interface, and I still think it's the best one for the price. However, the puzzles are invalid and frustrating (unlike real sudoku puzzles) and I will waste no more time on this app. The only reason I don't delete it now is that I'm hoping the developer will update it with a better puzzle generator. Otherwise, I will look for another app. ### 1/5 — Disappointing *2008-07-19, version 0* Don't be suckered into buying this game. It's awful!! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Excellent Sudoku app! *2021-07-16, version 2.2* I had this game since my iPod touch, so it’s about time to leave a review for it in the store! All you need from a Sudoku app is included. The layout and controls are user friendly, the colour scheme is neutral (which means good) but I’m using it for so many years because of a single outstanding feature: the generator! Thank you for updating it recently so that I’m able to use it again on the latest IOS! ### 5/5 — Great *2014-07-13, version 2.0* Once game is complete, the onscreen buttons for the completion polio don't function forcing a restart of the app. ### 5/5 — Best interface *2013-03-30, version 2.0* This really is the best interface. I love not having a separate pencil/pen interface. I really wish there was an ipad version. ### 5/5 — Perfect *2010-07-22, version 0* I like the complexity that builds in the game, considering there are lot of free versions out there it is hard to convince to buy this app. But I still recommend it for the price. Read the other reviews and you will know ### 5/5 — Best sudoku in the app store. *2009-10-02, version 0* I have tried a few sudoku apps and this is my favorite so far. Mainly because of the input method and the easy-to-use UI. try it out ### 5/5 — Great entry in the genre *2009-09-07, version 0* Overall a very great app. Sometimes a little tiny for my eyes (that's what reading glasses are for) but I can't say enough about the great interface. Having the numbers in keypad format surrounded by the options is a very nice layout. I'm not a good Sudoku player so the "easy" might be a bit simpler to help beginners. I'm sure the other levels are great. Has some nice assist features (highlight shows all the places a particular number can still be played; auto shows only the numbers than can still be placed in a cell) - excellent app. Thanks! ### 5/5 — Excellent App *2009-09-06, version 0* This is the absolute best sudoku app that I have been lucky enough to play. The controls are very intuitive l, and just love the auto and highlight features. The shake to restart was very convienient and even took away some frustration when I was stuck. Overall, a wonderful app and I look forward to more exciting things from this developer! ### 5/5 — Sudoku satori...glitch? *2009-08-28, version 0* Don't know if mine has a glitch, but even with options enabled I haven't been able to solve any puZzle in EASY!! Nor has my husband who is very good at sudoku ### 5/5 — Love it! *2009-08-27, version 0* Fantastic app! It was the first game app I bought when the app store first opened. Since then I have bought, played, tired of and deleted countless others, but I still play this one almost daily. The developer did a great job of creating a perfect sudoku app!!! ### 5/5 — Sehr schöne Sudoku Implementierung. *2009-08-26* Habe das Programm jetzt schon längere Zeit und bin sehr zufrieden. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-14.*