Comparison

Basic NumberPlace Blue vs ChibiNeko Sudoku

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

ChibiNeko Sudoku

Features
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A relaxing Sudoku game you can enjoy with adorable cats. Unwind with a gentle design and original piano jazz music while giving your brain a light workout. Four difficulty levels from Easy to Expert. Hints are included, so even first-time Sudoku players can play with confidence. Perfect for quiet moments when you want to relax—or focus. A great pick for cat lovers too.

Screenshots

Basic NumberPlace Blue3 screens
ChibiNeko Sudoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ChibiNeko Sudoku at none against Basic NumberPlace Blue's shown. ChibiNeko Sudoku also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 40 months). Basic NumberPlace Blue's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basic NumberPlace Blue ships an update every 40 months, ChibiNeko Sudoku every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Basic NumberPlace Blue versus ChibiNeko Sudoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic NumberPlace BlueChibiNeko Sudoku
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 40 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRUCKYGAMES CO., LTD.HIROKO KARINO

In-app purchases

None

Basic NumberPlace Blue

No in-app purchases

None

ChibiNeko Sudoku

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Basic NumberPlace Blue free?
Basic NumberPlace Blue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChibiNeko Sudoku free?
ChibiNeko Sudoku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Basic NumberPlace Blue or ChibiNeko Sudoku have ads?
Basic NumberPlace Blue shows ads; ChibiNeko Sudoku does not.
Which is updated more often, Basic NumberPlace Blue or ChibiNeko Sudoku?
Basic NumberPlace Blue ships an update every 40 months, and ChibiNeko Sudoku every 4 days. Most recently, Basic NumberPlace Blue was updated on November 2, 2026 and ChibiNeko Sudoku on October 31, 2026.

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