# Sudoku & Art – No Ads — Play inside a masterpiece

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

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-and-art-no-ads/id1464413166 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stefan Hoppe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657830581)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.36/5 from 2,786 App Store ratings · 23 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 49 MB
- Languages: English, German
- Released: 2019-05-26
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-and-art-no-ads/id1464413166/reviews.md

## What is Sudoku & Art?

Classic Sudoku with ambient art from world museums.

Solve relaxing 9x9 grids without pressure.

A daily ritual for everyone who loves Sudoku.



Privacy Policy
https://ambientsudoku.com/privacy.html

Terms of Use
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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Year | $29.99 | per year |
| One Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 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 |
| Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| 10 Light Views | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Sudoku & Art?

Overall sentiment: negative

**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

## Recent user reviews (10 of 23)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-and-art-no-ads/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:** The previous book progression was replaced with flexible difficulty selection.

### 2/5 — Annoying UI

*2025-09-26*

Very easy to accidentally erase all progress

**Developer response:** This issue has been fixed. 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.

### 1/5 — Intrusive Ads

*2025-09-12*

Ads taking over entire screen and not letting complete the game

**Developer response:** The app no longer shows ads.

### 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:** It’s still classic Sudoku – now played inside real paintings.

### 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:** This issue has been fixed. 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 Sudoku & Art

### 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)

### 51.05 — 2026-07-03

This update refines the atmosphere around every puzzle.

### 51.04 — 2026-06-29

This update refines the atmosphere around every puzzle.

### 51.03 — 2026-06-24

This update refines the atmosphere around every puzzle.

### 51.02 — 2026-06-17

This update refines the atmosphere around every puzzle.

### 50.05 — 2026-06-09

Minor fixes and improvements.

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## More apps by Stefan Hoppe

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

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