# ▻Sudoku + — user reviews > 401 indexed App Store user reviews of ▻Sudoku + by PeopleFun CG, LLC, rated 4.80/5 from 14,463 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-plus/id372283316/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-plus/id372283316.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 12,788 · 4★ 1,319 · 3★ 197 · 2★ 61 · 1★ 98 ## What do users think of ▻Sudoku +? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 💡 No ads - 👍 Intuitive interface - 🧠 Mentally challenging - 🕰️ Ability to track progress and high scores - 🎨 Variety of themes and backgrounds - 🔒 No in-app purchases or hidden costs **Cons** - 🐛 Inconsistent scoring system - 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches - 🔄 Difficulty in disabling screen rotation - 👀 Small number tiles can be hard to select accurately **Commonly reported bugs** - Numbers disappearing from the selection bar - Incorrect answers being registered as mistakes - Rotation lock settings not persisting **Most requested features** - Auto-fill pencil marks option - More advanced difficulty levels - Ability to export/import game data across devices - Option to disable the 3-mistake limit ## Newest reviews (15 of 401) ### 2/5 — MUCH better than the FREE VERSION *2026-06-17, version 7.15* I've been playing PeopleFun's Sudoku since it first launched (I was one of those who pre-ordered the original iPad, so it's been quite a while). That version had ads, but they didn't prevent me from seeing the game tiles (which are at the bottom of the screen). My issue with that free version was when I started using my iPad vertically with the miniPad. That's when I couldn’t see the tiles properly, and even tapping on a tile often launched the app instead of selecting the tile. After trying several ‘workarounds,’ which were never perfect, the ads would eventually return. That’s when I first contacted PeopleFun, telling them I loved the game, but the ads were making it nearly unplayable because they distracted me. I asked if they had a version without ads, or at least one with less intrusive ads. I said I’d pay or subscribe to stop the ads. I don’t remember if they replied, and I don't have time to check often. I had issues with the first version of this game. A few months ago (about 2-3 months before June 2026), I finally saw a reply — buried deep in the app’s instruction page, which most people rarely visit or notice. Because the free version isn't called 'Sudulo 2,’ and this isn't explicitly called an ‘ad-free’ or ‘plus’ version, you won’t find it unless you search ‘>Suduko2Pro.’ ### 2/5 — Bit small *2026-06-14, version 7.15* Not big enough for the iPad!! the free version was better but has lots of ads ### 4/5 — Screen orientation lock *2026-05-29, version 7.15* The orientation lock does not work and they are not fixing it. ### 3/5 — Entweder Werbung oder keine Aktualisierungen *2026-03-15* Die bis heute supportete Version gibt‘s nur mit Werbung. Die werbefreie Version hingegen wurde zuletzt vor drei Jahren aktualisiert, sehr schade. ### 5/5 — This Sudoku game *2026-02-28, version 7.15* I keep coming back to this game of sudoku. It’s possible I like it most because I’ve played it more than anything else, but I still like it better than most sudoku games I’ve tried. Period! ### 5/5 — Beautiful grafical view *2026-02-19* The selected number tile flying to its place in iOS is wonderful feature. Please replicate this in Android for millions of users. ### 5/5 — FINALLY! *2026-02-16, version 7.15* No adds and no subscription. Well worth the money. I downloaded 6 other sudoku games (including the free version of this game) and they were all miserable for one reason or another. It’s not on an eye-screaming white background. This game is beautiful and note-mode is noticeably different so there’s a lower chance of placing a number rather than the note you wanted to place. It keeps track of your score, allows for failure (4 wrong guesses), but still allows you to finish if you like, and keeps track of your times and longest success streaks. It also allows each number to be highlighted as a group, making it so much easier to see what you’re looking for. Very nicely done. I genuinely don’t know why anyone bothers with all these other sudoku apps. For the price of a coffee, I get peace in my app. Thank you! ### 5/5 — The Best Game Ever! *2025-11-17, version 7.15* I’ve been playing this game for like 10 years now. One night I decided to download the plus version and it’s the best purchase I’ve ever made! I’ve gotten WAY more than my money’s worth! I play it daily just to get my brain off of everything. I love that you don’t have to have internet to use it. Its always worked perfectly, and there’s no annoying updates that constantly change things. The version I’m playing now is the exact same I played 10 years ago (without the ads now. Gotta love that adult money lol) I love this app so much!!!! ### 3/5 — It is OK *2025-11-05, version 7.15* I wish in the games option it would just let you play it for free not to actually get the app cause I’m a kid and I don’t know how to get apps by myself so it’s kind of annoying because what if I really want that app in my parents are around because I have three older siblings once in high school so she usually babysit us all the time if my parents are out of work trip or my mom works at an ER/hospital so ### 4/5 — Awesome, but…. *2025-10-06, version 7.15* I really enjoy this game. However, I wish the devs would update the Sudoku+ (Pro) version for those who paid a one-time fee for no ads back in the day. ‘Member one time fees? I do. I see that what was the previous non-pro version has been receiving regular updates….with a paywall for subscription ad free play. That is no bueno. Meanwhile the Pro version I have had installed on my phone for years runs clunky with ridiculous lag every time I select a tile. Just because a thing becomes accepted as the standard does not necessarily exclude it from being ethically questionable. Both can exist in the same space. If there are no plans to support legacy one time fee players moving forward, then just call a spade a spade and say so. ### 5/5 — 5 stars *2025-10-01, version 7.15* I do 2-3 puzzles a day. Great app for sudoku daily puzzles. Hopefully they will continue to support this app. ### 5/5 — Daily Workout For My Brain *2025-09-29, version 7.15* Every night, right before lights out, I challenge my brain to figure out this number puzzle. It’s challenging yet still helps me wind down by focusing my mind. This is one of the few apps that never bores me (I’ve been using it for over a year), so purchasing it was a good investment. I like the options to customize the layout and design and appreciate the simplicity and functionality better than any other Sudoku game I’ve tried. ### 5/5 — Just Brilliant!! *2025-09-28, version 7.15* I don't usually like puzzle games, but this is excellent. ### 5/5 — No regrets, playing this for 13 years and counting *2025-09-28, version 7.15* I bought the pro version in 2012 and I'm still playing it in 2025. No ads, no internet required, no spam, no B.S., just sudoku all day, every day. Stats say I have 322 hours total, my guess would have been higher but who am I to argue, I'm too busy playing ### 5/5 — Stop the waste of idle minds *2025-09-23, version 7.15* Best idle time game, stretch your mind! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Annoying *2026-08-24, version 7.15* Been playing for 10 years. Pop ups are unnecessary ### 1/5 — Glitchy *2026-07-04, version 7.15* Can’t finish a round due to glitches… went back to the free version ### 1/5 — Game Extremely Difficult 😞 *2026-05-16, version 7.15* I have played this game for years. But since recent updates it appears difficulty levels have been increased. The Hard Level is now like the Extra Hard. And the Extra Hard Level is Impossible. I use to be able to do the Hard level even if challenging. Now it’s become almost undo able No longer enjoying the game. ### 1/5 — 🤬Too Many Ads🤬 *2025-10-22, version 7.15* The pop-ups during the game are very distracting, and worse, are the full-page ads for games that appear after completing a game. Delete!! ### 1/5 — Reviews *2025-10-20, version 7.15* Stop asking for reviews/ratings. Pretty good sudoku game otherwise. ### 1/5 — Bought the + version to get rid of ads and they’re still showing up and taking time from the game. *2025-08-09, version 7.15* The ads on the ad-free version are a pain and waste of playing time. 15+ seconds of ads is a pain when you are timed from just before the ad starts until it finishes. ### 1/5 — Irritated user *2025-04-10, version 7.15* Don’t like the way this app is set up. ### 1/5 — Not Updated *2025-03-11, version 7.15* I downloaded the paid version of this app because the free versions pop up ads were so invasive that you could barely play the game. I was making constant mistakes because of ads. So I download the paid version which is an old version of the free version. It hasn’t been updated and my many years of game play history were not carried over. ### 1/5 — Adds after paying 4.99 *2025-02-17, version 7.15* Title Says it all ### 1/5 — Don’t interrupt my game with a review request *2025-02-05, version 7.15* WARNING: Play will be interrupted for review requests ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Love it *2026-08-18, version 7.15* Live the graphics! Comfortable presentation lets you know right away if you’re answer is incorrect. ### 5/5 — Great game *2026-06-26, version 7.15* Great game ### 5/5 — AD FREE PLAY *2026-06-10, version 7.15* No ads. Well worth the price. ### 5/5 — Miss input *2026-05-29, version 7.15* Occasionally, I will enter the correct number but the system kicks it back and charges me with a strike. I will enter the same number again and it will accept the input. ### 5/5 — Been playing over a decade *2026-05-28, version 7.15* This is my go to game. Challenging and relaxing. Love it! ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-05-19, version 7.15* Nice, simple app that does just what it should. Excellent! ### 5/5 — Smooth game play *2026-05-07, version 7.15* I’ve played this game for years and it’s smooth and consistent. Love the experience and challenge. ### 5/5 — Fun and Chalenging *2026-04-16, version 7.15* A fun game to do when you have some downtime. The sound effects are motivating and the variety of levels causes you to continually challenge yourself! ### 5/5 — bon jeu *2026-03-17* J’ai tellement joué à ce jeu et je le trouve tellement réussi que payer au moins son prix me paraît être le minimum, ne serait-ce que pour saluer sa qualité. c’est ce que j’ai fait, merci! ### 5/5 — Great but can’t see difficulty level *2026-03-15, version 7.15* This Sudoku puzzle app is great. I like the options for different tile looks and the difficulty levels are true to what they say. The only problem is that when I’m in a puzzle there isn’t a way to confirm which difficulty level I’m currently on. --- *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 2026-08-27.*