# Sembl vs Binary Sudoku+

The clearest difference is rating: Binary Sudoku+ at 4.8 against Sembl's 4.2. Binary Sudoku+ also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (192 vs 21). Sembl's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (74% vs 40%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sembl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Binary Sudoku+ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Binary Sudoku+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Binary Sudoku+ has 192 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Sembl's written reviews are positive against 40% of Binary Sudoku+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sembl ships an update every 3 weeks, Binary Sudoku+ every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sembl | Binary Sudoku+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sembl/id1125056602/reviews) | **[4.8 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binary-sudoku-plus/id6738749684/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **192** |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artgig Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/436414537) | [Benjamin Miller](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714863070) |

## What reviewers say

### Sembl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sembl/id1125056602)

Engage in a unique puzzle experience where you create designs through various artistic actions. Master over 190 levels at your own pace or test your speed in timed challenges. Enjoy minimalist graphics and serene music.

**Highlights:** Unique design puzzles, Paint, cut, punch, stencil, spin, 32 levels, Over 190 puzzles, Journey mode, Challenge mode, Minimalist graphics, Serene sound

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove all ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Binary Sudoku+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binary-sudoku-plus/id6738749684)

Engage your mind with over 1300 levels of logic puzzles that combine the calm of Tango with Sudoku's challenge. Enjoy handcrafted puzzles from easy to expert, and test your speed in challenge modes. It's a satisfying new twist on a classic brain-training experience.

**Highlights:** 1300+ levels, Handcrafted puzzles, Challenge mode, Sudoku × Symmetry twist, Brain-training, Addictive and relaxing

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spark & Spiral Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Spark & Spiral Plus Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Extreme Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Icon Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads & Unlimited Hints | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sembl free?

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

### Is Binary Sudoku+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sembl or Binary Sudoku+?

Binary Sudoku+ is rated higher. Sembl averages 4.2 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Binary Sudoku+ averages 4.8 from 192 ratings.

### Do Sembl or Binary Sudoku+ have ads?

Binary Sudoku+ shows ads; Sembl does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sembl or Binary Sudoku+?

Sembl ships an update every 3 weeks, and Binary Sudoku+ every 9 days. Most recently, Sembl was updated on November 2, 2026 and Binary Sudoku+ on November 6, 2026.

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