Comparison

Basic NumberPlace Red vs Sudokool

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

Head to head
About

Basic NumberPlace Red

This game challenges players to fill a 9x9 grid with numbers 1-9. Numbers must not repeat in any row, column, or 3x3 subgrid. The game provides a partially filled grid to start.

Highlights
  • 9x9 grid puzzle
  • Number placement 1-9
  • Row, column, and 3x3 subgrid rules
  • Pre-filled numbers
  • Sudoku gameplay
Features
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"Number Place Red" 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 = Sudoku( 数独 ) Numpre!

About

Sudokool

Features
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Sudokool – A Premium Sudoku Experience, Straight to the Point, and Great Visuals! Sudokool is the best way to enjoy classic Sudoku on iOS with a premium and distraction-free experience. Say goodbye to ads interrupting your train of thought—dive right into solving beautifully designed puzzles with an excellent look and feel. Whether you are a beginner or a Sudoku veteran, Sudokool offers perfectly tailored challenges and smart features that make every game satisfying and addictive. Sudokool is the perfect pastime for anyone who loves logic challenges and wants to keep their mind sharp. Enjoy moments of relaxation or exercise your brain daily with no distractions. Download Sudokool now on the App Store and discover a cleaner, faster, and more fun way to play Sudoku!

Screenshots

Basic NumberPlace Red4 screens
Sudokool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Basic NumberPlace Red at none against Sudokool's shown. Basic NumberPlace Red also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.1). Sudokool's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 21 months). 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 Red ships an update every 21 months, Sudokool every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Basic NumberPlace Red versus Sudokool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic NumberPlace RedSudokool
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRUCKYGAMES CO., LTD.Daniel Nascimento

In-app purchases

None

Basic NumberPlace Red

No in-app purchases

None

Sudokool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Basic NumberPlace Red free?
Basic NumberPlace Red is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sudokool free?
Sudokool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Basic NumberPlace Red or Sudokool have ads?
Sudokool shows ads; Basic NumberPlace Red does not.
Which is updated more often, Basic NumberPlace Red or Sudokool?
Basic NumberPlace Red ships an update every 21 months, and Sudokool every 2 weeks. Most recently, Basic NumberPlace Red was updated on October 21, 2026 and Sudokool on October 3, 2026.

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