# Sudoku's Round vs Cryptogram +

The clearest difference is ads: Sudoku's Round at none against Cryptogram +'s shown. Sudoku's Round also leads on ratings volume (663 vs 93). Cryptogram +'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sudoku's Round sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Cryptogram + sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Sudoku's Round against 4.8 for Cryptogram +. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku's Round has 663 ratings behind it against 93, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 99% and 100% positive.

Sudoku's Round ships an update every 6 weeks, Cryptogram + every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sudoku's Round | Cryptogram + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (663 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudokus-round/id1109102683/reviews)** | [4.8 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-plus-cryptoquote-game/id6502898707/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **663** | 93 |
| Positive reviews | 99.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Norman Basham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710814251) | [Megarama Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/987479598) |

## What reviewers say

### Sudoku's Round

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudokus-round/id1109102683)

Enjoy a classic number puzzle game with a colorful twist. This app offers a streamlined, user-friendly experience for players of all skill levels, from beginners to experts. Immerse yourself in the joy of solving puzzles with customizable options.

**Highlights:** Classic Sudoku gameplay, Color customization, Adjustable difficulty levels, Streamlined touch interface, Customizable options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mercury - 10 Rounds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mars - 25  Rounds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Jupiter - 60 Rounds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Solar System - 95 Rounds | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Relaxing and fun
- 👍 Excellent interface
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Challenging levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional difficulty with color visibility
- 🐛 Paid rounds not properly categorized by difficulty

**Reported bugs**

- Paid rounds randomly include easy/medium puzzles instead of only hard
- Occasional crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Option to clear all notes/pencil marks
- More variety in puzzle difficulty levels
- Timer/stats tracking feature


### Cryptogram +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptogram-plus-cryptoquote-game/id6502898707)

Decode intricate cipher quotes and crack codes by connecting letters and numbers. Solve unique daily puzzles to reveal hidden words and expand your vocabulary. This brain-testing game offers thousands of challenges for adults.

**Highlights:** Decode cipher quotes, Crack codes, Solve daily crypto puzzles, Expand vocabulary, Thousands of hand-picked quotes, Varying difficulty levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sudoku's Round free?

Sudoku's Round is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cryptogram + free?

Cryptogram + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sudoku's Round or Cryptogram +?

Sudoku's Round is rated higher. Sudoku's Round averages 4.9 out of 5 from 663 ratings, while Cryptogram + averages 4.8 from 93 ratings.

### Do Sudoku's Round or Cryptogram + have ads?

Cryptogram + shows ads; Sudoku's Round does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sudoku's Round or Cryptogram +?

Sudoku's Round ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cryptogram + every 5 days. Most recently, Sudoku's Round was updated on September 28, 2026 and Cryptogram + on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*