# Swordfish: Sudoku Puzzles — Classic, Killer & Mini modes

> Classic, Killer & Mini modes (iPhone/iPad app by Vladimir Rodzaevskiy.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swordfish-sudoku-puzzles/id6757281550 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vladimir Rodzaevskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838906311)
- Category: Games, Puzzle
- Price: $3.99 with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2026-01-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-28
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swordfish-sudoku-puzzles/id6757281550/reviews.md

## What is Swordfish?

Swordfish is a beautiful, ad-free Sudoku for everyone.

Sudoku - the classic number puzzle game loved by millions!

Train your brain with thousands of unique puzzles across 6 difficulty levels - from Beginner to Master.

FEATURES:
- 6 difficulty levels for all skill levels
- Multiple game modes: Classic, Killer, Diagonal, Mini 4×4 and 6×6
- Daily challenges with streak tracking
- Smart hints and auto-notes
- Detailed statistics and achievements
- Game Center leaderboards - compete worldwide

Play anytime, anywhere. No internet required!

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $3.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sudoku Premium | $1.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-09-14

New name: we're now Swordfish (formerly Sudoku Zen) — same great Sudoku, fresh look!

Big update! Sudoku Zen is now a one-time purchase - every mode and difficulty is unlocked, with no ads and no subscriptions.

- All 5 modes: Classic, Killer, Diagonal, Mini 4x4 & 6x6
- 6 difficulties from Beginner to Master
- A fresh, modern glass look
- Fair daily challenge - the same puzzle for everyone
- 5 free hints every day
- Faster, more reliable timer

Thank you for playing!

### 1.2 — 2026-02-02

Bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 1.1 — 2026-01-13

New Zen theme with Japanese wooden design and elegant typography.
Improved stability and performance. Fixed puzzle validation for Killer and Diagonal modes. Enhanced notes display for 6x6 puzzles. Minor bug fixes.

### 1.0 — 2026-01-08

No release notes.

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All apps by Vladimir Rodzaevskiy: https://appshunter.io/developer/1838906311

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