# Sudoku Cafe — fill a 9x9 grid with numbers

> Logic puzzle game to fill a 9x9 grid with numbers 1-9. (iPhone/iPad app by BitMango, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-cafe/id540946844 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BitMango, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/465882936)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 191 App Store ratings · 120 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 159 MB
- Languages: Korean, German (Germany), Russian, European Spanish, American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Portuguese, French (France)
- Released: 2012-08-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-cafe/id540946844/reviews.md

## What is Sudoku Cafe?

"Sudoku Cafe" is a logic-based puzzle game to fill a 9x9 grid with numbers(1 to 9).

From now on, let's enjoy a simple and puzzle game!
Once you start, you'll be hooked.

HOW TO PLAY
• The 9x9 playing board has the nine 3x3 subregions.
• Each of the nine 3x3 subregion contains all of the digits from 1 to 9 with no duplicate numbers.
• In the 9x9 playing board, each column and row contained the digits 1 to 9 with no duplicate numbers.
• If you make mistake more than 3 times, then you lose the opportunity to go the next level.

GAME LEVELS
• FLASH 
• EASY
• NORMAL 
• HARD 
• EXPERT

Show your SUDOKU skill.

NOTES
• Enjoy the game with various devices.
• This app contains banner and interstitial ads.

E-MAIL
• contactus@bitmango.com

HOMEPAGE
• https://www.bitmango.com

FACEBOOK
• https://www.facebook.com/BitMangoGames

Privacy Policy
• https://www.bitmango.com/privacy-policy/

We are trying to improve our games through the user experience on "Sudoku Cafe".

Contact us if you have any questions, ideas for improvements or experience any bugs when playing the game: contact@bitmango.com

Enjoy "Sudoku Cafe"

Thank you.

## Key features

- 9x9 grid puzzles
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Logic-based gameplay
- Number placement
- Error tracking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Combo Boosters | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 11 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 23 Hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hints | $7.99 | one-time |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hints | $7.99 | one-time |
| 5 Combo Boosters | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Combo Boosters | $7.99 | one-time |
| AdFree | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Sudoku Cafe?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to learn and play for beginners
- 🎨 Clean, attractive graphics and visual design
- 🧠 Great mental exercise and brain stimulation
- ⚡ Smooth, flawless gameplay mechanics
- ✏️ Excellent pencil mark system with number highlighting
- 🎮 Multiple difficulty levels appropriately calibrated
- ♾️ Endless puzzle variety, never runs out of content
- 🎯 Forgiving gameplay with mistake tolerance
- 📱 Intuitive, user-friendly interface
- 🏆 Engaging scoring and multiplier system
- 😌 Relaxing and enjoyable experience

**Cons**

- 🐛 Game mechanics differ from standard Sudoku (select number first, then square)
- 📺 Excessive advertisements, especially in free version
- ⏱️ Mandatory timer creates pressure and competition
- ❌ Harsh penalty system for mistakes (fail after 3 errors)
- 🎨 Monotone grid design makes sectors hard to distinguish
- 🔒 Cross-device purchase synchronization issues
- ⚙️ Theme/appearance shifts when resuming games
- 🎯 Expert level lacks sufficient difficulty for advanced players
- 📍 Portrait-only orientation, no landscape mode
- 🔔 Repetitive tutorial/instruction popups
- 👆 Number tiles positioned too close together, causing accidental clicks

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Results screen buttons (home/replay) non-functional after completing puzzle
- Timer starts automatically when ads play, adding unwanted seconds to score
- Theme/tile appearance changes when resuming saved games
- Pencil marks disappear from certain board themes after updates
- Incorrect number validation preventing correct entries
- Game interface becomes slow and unresponsive
- Number highlighting feature broken in recent versions
- Help page pops up unexpectedly and repeatedly
- In-app purchase not recognized across devices in same household

**Most requested features**

- Ultra-hard difficulty level beyond expert
- Option to disable timer and mistake notifications
- Ability to turn off penalty system for casual play
- Save game feature to resume later
- Landscape orientation support
- Option to choose between quitting or saving a game
- Ability to replay puzzles to improve scores
- Puzzle numbering/tracking system
- Rewind/undo move functionality
- More theme options and visual customization
- Option to select cell first, then number

## Recent user reviews (10 of 120)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-cafe/id540946844/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Hours of fun

*2026-08-02*

This game is highly addictive and provides endless hours of fun… I highly recommend it.

**Developer response:** Hello! It’s great to hear you're enjoying the experience. Your feedback keeps us going—thanks for being with us! 😊

### 5/5 — Simply awesome

*2026-05-17, version 2604.0.3*

You can get addicted to this game easily. I love it

### 5/5 — Good.

*2025-12-25*

Good!

**Developer response:** Hello! We appreciate your positive feedback. We’ll keep striving to make our game even better for you. 🌟

### 5/5 — Great game

*2025-12-15, version 25.0709.00*

Challenging and fun. Great brain exercise.

### 5/5 — Adds issue for me but great

*2025-08-03, version 25.0709.00*

Trying to purchase add free but since another member of my family did on their iPad it won’t accept to make me repaid for it on my iPad nor will it remove the adds
Little frustrating but fantastic sudoku game the level are as advertised easy is so, and on and on
Love it!!

### 5/5 — Great graphics

*2025-07-14*

I can always win at the hardest level; I'd like an even harder level. I love the look of the game, easy to see and use.

This is the easiest Sudoku to play and works flawlessly; I would like another layer of difficulty.  I too can always win at the hardest level if I am paying attention.

**Developer response:** Hello, thank you for your honest feedback regarding the difficulty. We’re always working to improve the game and make it more enjoyable for everyone. We appreciate your opinions and your time playing the game.

### 5/5 — 굿

*2025-05-27*

너무 재밌어여

**Developer response:** 긍정적인 피드백 감사드립니다! 유저분들이 계속 재미있게 플레이할 수 있도록 노력하겠습니다

### 5/5 — Adds issue for me but great

*2025-04-17, version 25.0410.00*

Trying to purchase add free but since another member of my family did on their iPad it won’t accept to make me repaid for it on my iPad nor will it remove the adds
Little frustrating but fantastic sudoku game the level are as advertised easy is so, and on and on
Love it!!

### 5/5 — It is an excellent Rating the game

*2025-02-22, version 25.0203.00*

I find it very interesting game. I am so happy to play such interesting games, thank you very much.

### 5/5 — Rating the game

*2024-12-28*

I find it very interesting game. I am so happy to play such interesting games, thank you very much.

## Frequently asked questions about Sudoku Cafe

### What is Sudoku Cafe?

Sudoku Cafe is a logic-based puzzle game where players fill a 9x9 grid with numbers from 1 to 9. The objective is to ensure that each row, column, and 3x3 subregion contains all digits from 1 to 9 without repetition.

### What are the game levels available?

The game offers several difficulty levels to challenge players of all skill levels. These include FLASH, EASY, NORMAL, HARD, and EXPERT, allowing users to select a level that suits their Sudoku proficiency.

### Is Sudoku Cafe free to play?

Yes, Sudoku Cafe is free to download and play. The app does contain banner and interstitial advertisements. It also offers in-app purchases, which may provide additional benefits or remove ads.

### What devices is Sudoku Cafe compatible with?

The app is designed to be enjoyed with various devices. While specific operating system versions are not detailed, it is generally compatible with most modern smartphones and tablets.

### How do I know if I'm making a mistake?

The game tracks your mistakes. If you make more than 3 errors, you will lose the opportunity to advance to the next level. This feature helps players learn and improve their Sudoku-solving strategies.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2608.0.2 — 2026-08-29

Bug fixes and Performance improvements
Have Fun & Enjoy!

### 2608.0.1 — 2026-08-25

Bug fixes and Performance improvements
Have Fun & Enjoy!

### 2606.0.3 — 2026-07-01

Bug Fixes and Performance improvements
Have Fun & Enjoy!

### 2606.0.1 — 2026-06-23

Bug Fixes and Performance improvements
Have Fun & Enjoy!

### 2604.0.3 — 2026-04-27

Bug fixes and Performance improvements
Have Fun & Enjoy!

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