# SudokuSmart — The perfect sudoku companion

> Free Sudoku app with advanced methods, tournaments, and friend challenges. (iPhone/iPad app by Felix Johnson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudokusmart/id6738646281 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Felix Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781630400)
- Category: Games, Education, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 31 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Vietnamese
- Released: 2024-12-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-06
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudokusmart/id6738646281/reviews.md

## What is SudokuSmart?

SudokuSmart is the perfect companion for anyone that enjoys number puzzles. Play hundreds of grids, learn the most advanced sudoku methods, and compete with your friends - all for free and without intrusive advertisements. 

Tailored to all skill levels, there is so much SudokuSmart has to offer:
- Daily and Weekly sudokus connected to a global leaderboard
-Monthly tournaments with prizes
- Helper that provides step-by-step visual assistance on numerous solving methods
- 750+ permanent levels of all difficulties, including Alternating-Inference-Chains
- Exhaustive settings and customisation options
- Sandbox with powerful tools (solving path, auto-solve, candidates, difficulty rating)

Possibilities are endless:
- Scan a sudoku from Photos and start playing in seconds
- Send notification reminders to your friends to maintain their streaks’
- Unlock profile pictures and completion animations
- Highlight specific candidates different colours

The best part? SudokuSmart will keep improving, fueled by the feedback of players. Start playing now, and get your say in the next big update.

## Key features

- Daily and Weekly Sudokus with global leaderboard
- Monthly tournaments with prizes
- Step-by-step solving method helper
- 750+ permanent levels of all difficulties
- Scan Sudoku from photos
- Customization options
- Sandbox mode with advanced tools

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudokusmart/id6738646281/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Is what it says no extra bs.

*2026-05-18*

Gotta love no adds. Just simple sudoku.

### 5/5 — The best!

*2026-01-07*

Love this app. It has a warm up that helps you recognize missing numbers, then you progress through the levels of difficulty. There is an optional monthly competition, but I have not tried it yet. I value that there are no ads. Would gladly pay for this app to keep the developer engaged.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2025-11-26, version 1.59.5*

Cassius thundercock recommended this to me. Thanks a lot Cassius

### 5/5 — Genuinely a treat

*2025-11-14, version 1.59*

The best sudoku app by far, perfectly tailored to it’s players, with a beautiful blend of the competitive with the opportunity to play in a more relaxed, personal way. Strongly recommend. Developer is also a really swell guy who takes feedback on board and improves the game accordingly.

### 5/5 — The sudoku smart game

*2025-08-25, version 1.52*

Approved

### 5/5 — Great app

*2025-06-19, version 1.41*

Day 1 of using this app and I love the way it works. Really enjoying it :-)

### 5/5 — An amazing game would definitely recommend

*2025-02-02, version 1.20*

I’ve played a lot of sudoku games before. This is undoubtedly one of if not the best one. It’s super fun and the sudoku challenges have varying difficult which is perfect

### 5/5 — Great app

*2025-01-22, version 1.20*

Recommend to anyone wanting to learn sudoku

### 5/5 — Good game

*2025-01-17, version 1.20*

Goated game developer will go far

### 5/5 — This app has CHANGED the sudoku game

*2025-01-09, version 1.11*

I’ve played sudokus on many apps before. Some making you pay to play more, some not having helpful tips, some being so hard to use… but believe me SudokuSmart is NONE of that.

SudokuSmart is anything a sudoku app could ever want to be, it has so many fun, and tricky levels, super useful tips and tricks, and is SO easy to use and easy on the eyes.

If you love sudokus, or don’t even and want to get into loving them, GET THIS NOW!!!!

## Frequently asked questions about SudokuSmart

### Does SudokuSmart have ads?

No, SudokuSmart is free and does not contain intrusive advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted puzzle experience.

### What are the main game modes in SudokuSmart?

SudokuSmart offers daily and weekly puzzles with a global leaderboard, monthly tournaments with prizes, and over 750 permanent levels of varying difficulty.

### Can SudokuSmart help me learn new solving methods?

Yes, SudokuSmart features a helper that provides step-by-step visual assistance on numerous advanced solving methods, aiding players in skill development.

### What devices does SudokuSmart support?

Currently, SudokuSmart is supported on iPhones, with the latest version being 1.65, updated on February 25, 2026.

### How challenging are the puzzles in SudokuSmart?

SudokuSmart caters to all skill levels, offering 750+ permanent levels from easy to very difficult, including advanced techniques like Alternating-Inference-Chains.

### Can I play SudokuSmart offline?

The provided description does not specify offline play capabilities for SudokuSmart. It is best to check the app's store page for definitive information on offline access.

### Does SudokuSmart offer multiplayer or social features?

Yes, SudokuSmart allows you to compete with friends on daily and weekly leaderboards and send notification reminders to maintain streaks.

### What is the age rating for SudokuSmart?

SudokuSmart has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players interested in logic and number puzzles.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.67.1 — 2026-07-31

'August monthly tournament content!

### 1.67 — 2026-07-29

SudokuSmart Pro is here! Unlock exclusive completion animations, profile icons, stats graphs, and more for a one-time purchase. Pro will receive updates and additional features as the rest of the app updates.
There have also been some small quality of life improvements, with new features on the way...

### 1.66.6 — 2026-06-29

July Monthly tournament!

### 1.66.5 — 2026-05-31

June Monthly tournament!

### 1.66.2 — 2026-05-02

May Monthly tournament!

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*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 2026-08-06.*
