Comparison

Basic NumberPlace Red vs 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 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

This number puzzle game offers a calming yet challenging experience to train your brain. With multiple difficulty levels, smart features, and a clean design, it's perfect for both beginners and masters seeking a mental workout anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Four difficulty levels
  • Intelligent hint system
  • Undo moves
  • Note-taking mode
  • Error highlighting
  • Offline play
  • Auto-save progress
Features
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Discover the perfect blend of mental challenge and relaxation with Sudoku - Mind Puzzle, the beautifully designed number puzzle game that trains your brain while calming your mind. FOUR DIFFICULTY LEVELS • Easy - Perfect for beginners and quick relaxation • Medium - A balanced challenge for daily practice • Hard - Test your logical thinking skills • Expert - Only for true Sudoku masters SMART FEATURES • Intelligent hint system when you're stuck • Undo moves to learn from mistakes • Note-taking mode for advanced strategies • Error highlighting to guide your learning • Track your best times for each difficulty CLEAN, ELEGANT DESIGN • Distraction-free interface • Beautiful light and dark themes • Optimized for all screen sizes • Smooth, responsive controls PLAY ANYTIME, ANYWHERE • No internet required - play offline • Auto-save your progress • Pick up right where you left off WHY SUDOKU? Sudoku is more than just a game - it's a workout for your brain. Regular play can help improve: • Concentration and focus • Logical thinking • Pattern recognition • Memory retention • Problem-solving skills Whether you have 5 minutes or an hour, Sudoku - Mind Puzzle offers the perfect mental escape. Challenge yourself with a quick puzzle during your commute, unwind before bed, or make it part of your daily brain training routine. Download now and join millions who have discovered the joy of Sudoku! — — — ZEN PASS SUBSCRIPTION Zen Pass removes the banner and the ads between puzzles, unlocks premium themes, and gives you unlimited hints, skips and continues. Rewarded videos stay available if you ever choose to watch one for an extra AutoFill. Zen Pass • Monthly — $3.99 per month • Yearly — $19.99 per year (about $1.67 per month) Includes 12 premium themes, no banner and no ads between puzzles, unlimited hints, skips and continues, plus a monthly allowance of 10 AutoFills and 3 Smart Eliminates (12 and 4 on the yearly plan). VIP Zen Pass • Monthly — $5.99 per month • Yearly — $29.99 per year (about $2.50 per month) Everything in Zen Pass, plus all 24 premium themes including 12 VIP-only designs, and a larger monthly allowance of 15 AutoFills and 5 Smart Eliminates (18 and 6 on the yearly plan). Start with a 7-day free trial on any plan. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period, at the price of the plan you chose. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Prices are in USD and may vary by region. Privacy Policy: https://chillwithnafu.github.io/sudoku/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://chillwithnafu.github.io/sudoku/terms.html

Screenshots

Basic NumberPlace Red4 screens
Sudoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Basic NumberPlace Red at none against Sudoku's 10. Basic NumberPlace Red also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Sudoku's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 21 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Basic NumberPlace Red asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Basic NumberPlace Red against 5.0 for Sudoku. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basic NumberPlace Red ships an update every 21 months, Sudoku weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Basic NumberPlace Red versus Sudoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic NumberPlace RedSudoku
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRUCKYGAMES CO., LTD.Nader Khraizat

Customer experience

Basic NumberPlace Red

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Sudoku

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

In-app purchases

None

Basic NumberPlace Red

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Sudoku

One-time10
  • Powder Blue Theme$0.99
  • Sapphire Night Theme$0.99
  • Charcoal Theme$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Midnight Gold Theme$0.99
  • Light Harmony Pack$1.99
  • Dark Harmony Pack$1.99
  • Harmony Theme Collection$3.99
  • Dark Prestige Pack$7.99
  • Light Prestige Pack$7.99
  • Prestige Collection$14.99

Questions

Is Basic NumberPlace Red free?
Basic NumberPlace Red is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sudoku free?
Sudoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Basic NumberPlace Red or Sudoku?
Basic NumberPlace Red and Sudoku are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Basic NumberPlace Red or Sudoku have ads?
Sudoku shows ads; Basic NumberPlace Red does not.
Which is updated more often, Basic NumberPlace Red or Sudoku?
Basic NumberPlace Red ships an update every 21 months, and Sudoku weekly. Most recently, Basic NumberPlace Red was updated on October 21, 2026 and Sudoku on October 6, 2026.

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