Comparison

Basic NumberPlace Blue vs Sudoku One

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 One

Features
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Sudoku One is a simple and beautiful Sudoku app. [Features] - Mini Sudoku 6×6 (Easy, Medium) - Full Sudoku 9×9 (Easy, Medium, Hard, Expert, Master) - Daily Challenge with a new puzzle every day - Streak tracking to build your habit - Tutorial for beginners - Mistake, hint, and time tracking - Note mode for candidates From quick puzzles to serious challenges. Train your brain a little every day.

Screenshots

Basic NumberPlace Blue3 screens
Sudoku One4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Basic NumberPlace Blue at none against Sudoku One's 1. Basic NumberPlace Blue also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Sudoku One's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 40 months). On price, ads 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 One 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 One every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Basic NumberPlace Blue versus Sudoku One: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic NumberPlace BlueSudoku One
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 40 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRUCKYGAMES CO., LTD.Naoki Tanaka

In-app purchases

None

Basic NumberPlace Blue

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Sudoku One

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Basic NumberPlace Blue free?
Basic NumberPlace Blue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sudoku One free?
Sudoku One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Basic NumberPlace Blue or Sudoku One have ads?
Both Basic NumberPlace Blue and Sudoku One show ads.
Which is updated more often, Basic NumberPlace Blue or Sudoku One?
Basic NumberPlace Blue ships an update every 40 months, and Sudoku One every 5 days. Most recently, Basic NumberPlace Blue was updated on November 2, 2026 and Sudoku One on October 31, 2026.

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