Comparison

Basic NumberPlace Blue vs Sudoku Fan

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Basic NumberPlace Blue

This game challenges players to fill a 9x9 grid with numbers 1-9. Numbers must not repeat in any row, column, or 3x3 subgrid. It's a classic logic puzzle experience.

Highlights
  • 9x9 grid puzzle
  • Number placement 1-9
  • Row and column constraints
  • 3x3 subgrid rules
  • Logic-based gameplay
Features
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"Number Place" is a game where players enter numbers 1 to 9 in 9 by 9 cells, which consist of 9 sets of 3 by 3 cells, in columns, rows, and 3 by 3 cells without overlapping any two of them. - The 9 by 9 cells, which consist of 9 groups of 3 by 3, already contain the numbers in question. - If you manage to enter numbers 1 to 9 in columns, rows, and 3 by 3 cells without overlaps based on the numbers in question, the game is over. Number Place is Sudoku! 数独!

About

Sudoku Fan

This classic number puzzle game offers a fun way to train logical thinking and relieve stress. With intuitive drag-and-drop controls and multiple difficulty levels, it's suitable for both beginners and advanced players. Enjoy over 10,000 levels across standard and beginner modes.

Highlights
  • Drag and drop number filling
  • Five difficulty levels
  • Over 10,000 levels
  • 4x4 and 9x9 modes
  • Range and repeat highlighting
  • Automatic game saving
  • Smart reminders
Features
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Sudoku is a classic puzzle number reasoning game. The rules are simple and easy to play, now it is very popular among beginners and advanced players. There are now world-class competitions every year. You can easily purchase Sudoku question sets in Japanese bookstores. Some studies have shown that playing Sudoku can effectively stimulate brain activity and prevent brain aging. At the same time, Sudoku is also a casual game used to train logical thinking, cultivate patience and relieve stress. Basic rule: - Enter any number from 1 to 9 in the empty space. - The same number must not be entered more than once in each of the vertical and horizontal columns and in the block surrounded by the thick line. Our Sudoku game has improved the operation method of filling numbers. You only need to drag and drop to complete the filling, overwriting and deleting operations. Minimize unnecessary clicks. No need for pencils and erasers. Are you a Sudoku fan? Let's experience it together. ◉ Five difficulty levels: beginner, easy, normal, difficult, expert. With a total of more than 10,000 levels design ◉ Contains basic 4x4 beginner mode and 9x9 standard mode ◉ Support range highlighting, repeated highlighting ◉ Support background switching ◉ Leave the board, the game will be automatically saved and resume ◉ Smart reminder, don’t worry when you are trapped ◉ This app is available on both iPhone and iPad

Screenshots

Basic NumberPlace Blue3 screens
Sudoku Fan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Basic NumberPlace Blue at none against Sudoku Fan's 1. Basic NumberPlace Blue also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.1). Sudoku Fan's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sudoku Fan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Basic NumberPlace Blue asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basic NumberPlace Blue ships an update every 40 months, Sudoku Fan every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Basic NumberPlace Blue versus Sudoku Fan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic NumberPlace BlueSudoku Fan
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 40 monthsEvery 27 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.1
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRUCKYGAMES CO., LTD.LI ZHIHUI

Customer experience

Basic NumberPlace Blue

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Sudoku Fan

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Basic NumberPlace Blue

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Sudoku Fan

One-time1
  • Unlock, buy full version$2.99

Questions

Is Basic NumberPlace Blue free?
Basic NumberPlace Blue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sudoku Fan free?
Sudoku Fan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Basic NumberPlace Blue or Sudoku Fan have ads?
Basic NumberPlace Blue shows ads; Sudoku Fan does not.
Which is updated more often, Basic NumberPlace Blue or Sudoku Fan?
Basic NumberPlace Blue ships an update every 40 months, and Sudoku Fan every 27 months. Most recently, Basic NumberPlace Blue was updated on November 2, 2026 and Sudoku Fan on November 3, 2026.

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