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The Big Sudoku

The Big Sudoku

by Derrick Huth

10 ratings
20 reviews
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Archived App (Last seen on 9 Sep 2026)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 15, 2016
  • October 4, 2017

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Derrick Huth
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🧾$1.99 - $2.99
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About

Offers challenging Sudoku variants like Samurai and 16x16 Super Sudoku for extended play. Includes automatically generated 9x9 puzzles with adjustable difficulty and helpful aids like auto-fill pencil marks.

✓Samurai Sudoku
✓16x16 'Super' Sudoku
✓Unlimited auto-generated 9x9 Sudokus
✓Multiple difficulty levels
✓Auto-fill pencil marks
✓Number highlighting for pattern recognition
✓Auto-save functionality
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What's New in The Big Sudoku

1.1.1

October 4, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Minor bug fixes. Addon purchasing repaired.

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In-App Purchases

$1.99

25 16 x 16 Super Sudokus - All Difficulties - Pack 1

25 Add-on 16 x 16 Super Sudokus. Includes 8 Easy, 9 Normal and 8 Hard.

User reviews

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Formatting on screen is terrible

After enjoying the free games, I bought a set of Samurai sudoku. The formatting is terrible. In portrait mode, there are no numeral sets to select a number, and in landscape, the bottom row is cut off and the advertising is sitting behind the puzzle
Lanne2132Lanne2132

Terrible

No way to check endlessly, you have only 3 chances. If you turn on pencil it often gets stuck and you can’t remove it, if you rotate the screen you can’t see the right column, buttons don’t make sense. Awful
avid.playeravid.player

Fatal Flaw

The sixteen-by-sixteen puzzles have a fatal flaw. When you try to remove a pencil mark, the program sometimes puts in a firm answer which you cannot then change. At first, these seemed to be “freebie” correct answers, but I just got two sixes forced on me in the same column, same 4x4 square, so that is not it.
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Distorted on iPad mini 6th gen

I’ve been using this app for years, on my previous iPads and even my phone without a hitch, should be 5 stars for it. But just got an iPad mini 6th generation and there is some distortion with the pencil numbers and the whole thing doesn’t fit onto the screen properly. Hope it can be fixed
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Unable to download

It would be really nice if I was able to download app as I have purchased 10 add ons.
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FAQ

What makes The Big Sudoku different from other Sudoku apps?

The Big Sudoku focuses on larger, more complex puzzles like Samurai Sudoku and 16x16 Super Sudoku, designed for extended play. It also offers unlimited auto-generated 9x9 Sudokus with four difficulty levels.

Does The Big Sudoku have hints or cheats?

No, The Big Sudoku does not offer cheats or hints to allow players to get stuck. The game is designed to require mental effort to complete.

Can I play The Big Sudoku offline?

Yes, the app supports offline play for its Sudoku puzzles, allowing you to solve them without an internet connection.

What are the difficulty levels in The Big Sudoku?

Samurai and Super Sudokus come in three difficulty levels, none of which are trivial or easy. The 9x9 Sudokus have four difficulty levels, with the hardest requiring advanced solving techniques.

Does The Big Sudoku have in-app purchases?

Yes, The Big Sudoku has in-app purchases, although the description does not specify what they are for. The app itself is free to download and play.

What devices is The Big Sudoku best suited for?

Due to the size of the grids, The Big Sudoku works best on a tablet or large-screen phone. However, the grid can be zoomed, making it playable on almost any device with some patience.

How often is The Big Sudoku updated?

The Big Sudoku was last updated on October 4, 2017, with version 1.1.1. This indicates infrequent updates.

What is the user sentiment for The Big Sudoku?

The app has a low rating of 1.9 stars from 10 ratings, suggesting a generally negative user sentiment.