# Sudoku Deluxe® Social — Classic Soduko and Great Tools

> Premium Sudoku app with thousands of puzzles, social features, and advanced tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Murka Contracting Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-deluxe-social/id324335340 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Murka Contracting Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/307183308)
- Category: Games, Travel, Board, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 758 App Store ratings · 88 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 97 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-11-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-deluxe-social/id324335340/reviews.md

## What is Sudoku Deluxe® Social?

Not just Sudoku… Sudoku Deluxe®!  Hundreds of Sudoku books with thousands of puzzles each, all in one premium Sudoku app.

***** “If you enjoy Sudoku… This is the best sudoku game I've played.”  -Stevie B.

***** “Best Sudoku I have ever played.”  -Chrissyaz 

***** “I have a couple of other sudoku games but this one is the best by far.”  -Peps1945

***** “BEST APP, GREAT SOUND AND FEATURES!”  -Schoollady61

***** “Really easy to use.”  -Tes63

***** “I love this game.”  -RickyGhotra

From the most trusted brand in Sudoku, Sudoku Deluxe® Social is the new, premium Sudoku experience handcrafted for your iPad and iPhone.

Sudoku Deluxe® Social is the most feature-rich Sudoku game in the App Store, with advanced tutorials, optional auto-pencil marks, branching tools, and tips to enhance your experience.

Sudoku Deluxe® Social lets you prove that your team is the smartest in the country with the exclusive Team Tournament.  Add your Sudoku scores to those of your teammates to show the rest of the country who has the highest I.Q.

And it’s brought to you by Mobile Deluxe, the company that has specialized in mobile Sudoku since 2003.

PREMIUM FEATURES

- Best in class tools like optional Auto Pencil Marks and Branching to test possibilities.

-Team Tournament weekly competition for the highest I.Q.

-Beautiful HD Graphics. 

-Play with friends on Facebook and GameCenter, or play solo.

- Dozens of themes expand your brain with unique visuals including the exclusive EmojiDoku®.

-Smart tools to customize and enhance play.

-Exercise your brain: Best-in-class tutorial for players of all skill levels.

-Best-in-class customer care for any questions.


Sudoku Deluxe® Social is the only leading Sudoku game to offer thousands of puzzles, unique themes, and a suite of tools and features to make your Sudoku experience the best possible.

And now it’s social: Have fun playing with friends, or play solo.  Use Facebook and GameCenter to keep up with your friends and work together to win the Team Tournament.

Your mobile device has advanced… isn’t it time your Sudoku did, too?

## Key features

- Thousands of Sudoku puzzles
- Advanced auto-pencil marks
- Branching tools
- Team Tournament competitions
- Play with friends on Facebook/GameCenter
- Dozens of unique themes
- HD Graphics

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Tools Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cosmos Theme Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sakura Theme Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crafting Corner Theme Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sunbather Theme Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |
| Winter Wonderland Theme Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |
| Zen Lotus Theme Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bamboo Theme Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cherry Blossom Theme Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beach House Theme Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Sudoku Deluxe® Social?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎨 Variety of themes and color schemes
- 📚 Plenty of puzzles across different difficulty levels
- ✏️ Helpful pencil mark feature
- 🤝 Team-based gameplay and competition
- 🎵 Relaxing background music

**Cons**

- 🔄 Inability to restore purchases after reinstalling the app
- 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔍 Puzzles not properly labeled by difficulty level
- 🔒 No option to link accounts (e.g., Facebook) for progress sync
- 💤 Lack of new puzzle updates over time

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on iPhone 11 and iOS 15.7
- Black screen issue after app updates
- Pencil marks not persisting after leaving a puzzle
- Incorrect difficulty labeling of puzzles

**Most requested features**

- Restore purchases option
- Progress sync across devices
- More frequent puzzle updates
- Customizable difficulty settings
- Replay/replay-ability for completed puzzles

## Recent user reviews (10 of 88)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-deluxe-social/id324335340/reviews.md

### 1/5 — can't "restore purchases"

*2026-08-19, version 2.3.0*

UPDATE: TIME HAS GONE BY, and they still don’t offer me a way to “Restore Purchase”. It’s over. This is a dishonest app. Permanent deletion with a permanent spot in my “Apps to Avoid” list.

UPDATE: I deleted this app a long time ago for space on my device. Now I've downloaded it again, but there is no way I can find to "Restore Purchases" even though I paid for the Premium features. Looks like I'll have to delete it again.

PREVIOUS 5-STAR REVIEW: Where has this game been hiding? I've looked for a sudoku that does the pencil marks for you. But until now, I couldn't find one. One thing that worries me. I can't find a way to replay boards. So when I run out of puzzles in my favorite theme, I'm going to be sad. But since I paid for the premium features, I feel that I should be allowed to replay any board. Also, I should be able to have a personal scoreboard, etc. Also, the premium "Branch" feature shouldn't rack up a miss when we try something in the hard levels, just to see if it will work. In other words, if "Branch" is the scratch pad, then "Revert" should be the eraser. And the only penalty should be that, of course, it takes longer to solve the puzzle.

### 1/5 — Why can’t I restore purchases?

*2024-07-06, version 2.3.0*

Because I couldn’t reset my progress after completing all the puzzles in my preferred level, I deleted and reinstalled the app. Now it doesn’t have my paid upgrade applied anymore. There’s no restore purchases button either. Developers, please fix this!

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2022-10-23, version 2.3.0*

Doesn’t work with iOS 15.7

### 2/5 — Disappointed

*2022-09-26, version 2.3.0*

There have been no new games for over six months, in order to continue playing I deleted the app to re-download and replay games I’ve already played. But there is one MAJOR problem with that. I have purchased the upgrade, but after deleting and restarting the app the upgrade doesn’t have an option to restore purchases. Frustrating!!

### 1/5 — can't "restore purchases"

*2022-04-19*

UPDATE: I deleted this app a long time ago for space on my device. Now I've downloaded it again, but there is no way I can find to "Restore Purchases" even though I paid for the Premium features. Looks like I'll have to delete it again.
PREVIOUS 5-STAR REVIEW: Where has this game been hiding? I've looked for a sudoku that does the pencil marks for you. But until now, I couldn't find one. One thing that worries me. I can't find a way to replay boards. So when I run out of puzzles in my favorite theme, I'm going to be sad. But since I paid for the premium features, I feel that I should be allowed to replay any board. Also, I should be able to have a personal scoreboard, etc. Also, the premium "Branch" feature shouldn't rack up a miss when we try something in the hard levels, just to see if it will work. In other words, if "Branch" is the scratch pad, then "Revert" should be the eraser. And the only penalty should be that, of course, it takes longer to solve the puzzle. Anyway, FANTASTIC app, and the only sudoku I've ever played for more than 30 seconds before deleting.

### 5/5 — Great game

*2020-11-29, version 2.3.0*

Awesome. And fun

### 1/5 — I don’t understand and don’t know how to play

*2020-11-23, version 2.3.0*

I am a kid trying to get robux!

### 3/5 — Frustrating

*2020-11-10, version 2.3.0*

Would be nice to have a way to link your Facebook account with out having to complete a puzzle and choose to share it in order to link it with Facebook. 🤦🏻‍♀️ Now that I did that all my progress is back. 🤷🏻‍♀️

### 5/5 — Does not work on iPhone

*2019-12-25, version 2.2.2*

Screen turns black and does not respond

### 1/5 — Not working on my iPhone 11

*2019-10-28, version 2.2.2*

I recently upgrade from iPhone 8 to iPhone 11 Pro. Please fix the glitch. I get a blank screen when I open the game. This game app is my favorite.

## Frequently asked questions about Sudoku Deluxe® Social

### What is Sudoku Deluxe® Social?

Sudoku Deluxe® Social is a premium Sudoku application offering thousands of puzzles across many books. It provides advanced tools, tutorials, and social features like team tournaments and the ability to play with friends.

### What are the key features of this Sudoku app?

Key features include a vast library of puzzles, best-in-class tools like optional auto-pencil marks and branching, weekly Team Tournaments, social play via Facebook and GameCenter, and dozens of unique themes with HD graphics.

### Is Sudoku Deluxe® Social free to download and play?

The application is free to download and offers a free-to-play experience. However, it does include in-app purchases, suggesting that some content or features may require payment.

### What kind of puzzles does Sudoku Deluxe® Social offer?

The app specializes in classic Sudoku puzzles. It boasts hundreds of Sudoku books, each containing thousands of puzzles, ensuring a virtually endless supply of challenges for players of all skill levels.

### Can I play Sudoku Deluxe® Social with my friends?

Yes, the app has social features that allow you to play with friends. You can connect via Facebook and GameCenter, compete in Team Tournaments, and track your friends' progress.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.0 — 2020-11-09

What's new in Sudoku Deluxe® Social?!

- Native support for new iPhones!
- Improved Leaderboards!
- Bug Fixes.

### 2.2.2 — 2017-08-16

What's New?!

- Improved Currents... introducing NEW Currents App Selfies!  Share them with your friends and the world!
- Improved Leaderboards!
- Bug Fixes.

### 2.2.1 — 2017-07-03

What's New?!

- Improved Currents... introducing NEW Currents App Selfies!  Share them with your friends and the world!
- Improved Leaderboards!
- Bug Fixes.

### 2.2.0 — 2017-06-05

What's New?!

- Improved Currents... introducing NEW Currents App Selfies!  Share them with your friends and the world!
- Improved Leaderboards!
- Bug Fixes.

### 2.1.1 — 2016-05-03

Important bug fix!  Some users are crashing due to a Game Center related bug.  Update now if you are crashing at app launch, as this new version should fix that!

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