Comparison

Basic NumberPlace Red vs Sudoku Mind Booster

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

Sudoku Mind Booster

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**Train Your Brain with Sudoku Mind Booster** Experience the most beautiful and intuitive Sudoku app designed to boost your cognitive skills while providing a premium, relaxing gaming experience. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, Sudoku Mind Booster offers the perfect challenge for everyone. STUNNING GLASSMORPHIC DESIGN - Beautiful animated background themes with smooth flowing lighting effects - Premium frosted glass UI that adapts to light and dark modes - Modern, elegant interface that's easy on the eyes - Smooth animations and transitions (can be disabled for accessibility) FOUR DIFFICULTY LEVELS - Easy (36-46 clues) - Perfect for beginners - Medium (27-35 clues) - Build your skills - Hard (19-26 clues) - Challenge yourself - Expert (17-18 clues) - Master level puzzles SMART FEATURES - Color-coded numbers for easier visualization - Intelligent hint system to help when you're stuck - Auto-save progress - never lose your game - Strict mode to prevent invalid moves - Pencil marks for note-taking - Undo/Redo functionality - Highlight matching numbers and related cells GAME CENTER & COMPETITIVE PLAY - Game Center leaderboards for each difficulty and best overall time - 18 achievements across speed, perfection, consistency, challenge, and rare categories - Beautiful in-app badges and notifications when you hit new milestones TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Detailed statistics, game history, and high scores - Track best times per difficulty and overall records - Monitor your improvement over time - iCloud sync across all your devices ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES - High contrast mode for better visibility - Large text option for easier reading - Customizable animations and sound effects - Haptic feedback PREMIUM FEATURES - Unlimited hints - never get stuck - Ad-free experience - Beautiful Premium Logo PERFECT FOR - Daily brain training and mental exercise - Improving logic and problem-solving skills - Relaxing during breaks or commutes - Keeping your mind sharp at any age - Learning Sudoku with our interactive tutorial WHY SUDOKU MIND BOOSTER? - Scientifically proven to improve cognitive function - Beautiful, distraction-free interface - Regular updates with new features - Optimized for both iPhone and iPad - Works offline - play anywhere, anytime - Respects your privacy - no personal data collection by us Download Sudoku Mind Booster today and start your journey to a sharper, more focused mind! **SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION** Premium subscription available with monthly and yearly plans. Payment charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off in Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sudoku-mind-booster.revanton.com/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://sudoku-mind-booster.revanton.com/toc/

Screenshots

Basic NumberPlace Red4 screens
Sudoku Mind Booster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Basic NumberPlace Red at none against Sudoku Mind Booster's 3. Basic NumberPlace Red also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.6). Sudoku Mind Booster's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 21 months). On price 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 Mind Booster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Basic NumberPlace Red asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basic NumberPlace Red ships an update every 21 months, Sudoku Mind Booster fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Basic NumberPlace Red versus Sudoku Mind Booster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic NumberPlace RedSudoku Mind Booster
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRUCKYGAMES CO., LTD.Revanton Pte Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Basic NumberPlace Red

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Sudoku Mind Booster

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Plan$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Plan$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Weekly Premium Plan$0.99

Questions

Is Basic NumberPlace Red free?
Basic NumberPlace Red is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sudoku Mind Booster free?
Sudoku Mind Booster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Basic NumberPlace Red or Sudoku Mind Booster have ads?
Sudoku Mind Booster shows ads; Basic NumberPlace Red does not.
Which is updated more often, Basic NumberPlace Red or Sudoku Mind Booster?
Basic NumberPlace Red ships an update every 21 months, and Sudoku Mind Booster fortnightly. Most recently, Basic NumberPlace Red was updated on October 4, 2026 and Sudoku Mind Booster on October 15, 2026.

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