Comparison

MultiSudoku vs Sudoku

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

Head to head
About

MultiSudoku

This app offers a variety of challenging Sudoku puzzles with different overlapping grid configurations. It provides a no-ads gaming experience with features to help track progress and sharpen logic skills. Enjoy hours of intellectual challenge with continuously updating content.

Highlights
  • Multiple Samurai Sudoku variations
  • Progress previews for all puzzles
  • Weekly bonus free puzzle
  • No ads
  • Unlimited hints and undo
  • Dark Mode support
  • iCloud backup and restore
Features
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Play six different Samurai Sudoku variations in a single app! Start with the easier 2-Grid puzzles and advance all the way to the huge challenging 8-Grid puzzles. Each variation has a different overlapping grid configuration and provides a unique twist of brain challenging logic. With its diverse variations and straightforward no-frills game design, MultiSudoku brings a new dimension to Sudoku mobile gaming - on both iPad and iPhone. To help see the puzzle progress, graphic previews in the puzzle list show the progress of all puzzles in a volume as they are being solved. A Gallery view option provides these previews in a larger format. For more fun, MultiSudoku contains no ads and includes a Weekly Bonus section providing an extra free puzzle each week. PUZZLE FEATURES • 104 free MultiSudoku puzzles • Variations include puzzles with 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8 overlapping grids • 2-Grid Combo variation combines Diagonal, Irregular and OddEven puzzles • Extra bonus puzzle published free each week • Multiple difficulty levels from easy to hard • Puzzle library continuously updates with new content • Manually selected, top quality puzzles • Unique solution for each puzzle • Hours of intellectual challenge and fun • Sharpens logic and improves cognitive skills GAMING FEATURES • No ads • Unlimited check puzzle • Unlimited hints • Show conflicts during gameplay • Unlimited Undo and Redo • Pencilmarks feature for solving hard puzzles • Autofill pencilmarks mode • Highlight Excluded Squares option • Lock number on keypad option • Concurrently playing and saving multiple puzzles • Puzzle filtering, sorting and archiving options • Dark Mode support • Graphic previews showing puzzles progress as they are being solved • Portrait and landscape screen support (iPad only) • Track puzzle solving times • Backup & restore puzzle progress to iCloud ABOUT MultiSudoku have also become popular under other names such as Samurai Sudoku, Combined Sudoku and Gattai Nanpure. All puzzles in this app are produced by Conceptis Ltd. - the leading supplier of logic puzzles to printed and electronic gaming media all over the world. On average, more than 20 million Conceptis puzzles are solved each day in newspapers, magazines, books and online as well as on smartphones and tablets across the world. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.conceptispuzzles.com/index.aspx?uri=info/doc/220

About

Sudoku

Engage your mind with a comprehensive number puzzle game offering classic Sudoku and over 35 unique variants. Enjoy themed weekly challenges, smart hints, and a clean design for a relaxing yet challenging brain-training experience.

Highlights
  • Classic Sudoku
  • 35+ Sudoku variants
  • Themed Weekly Challenges
  • Smart hints and explanations
  • Minimalist design
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Cloud sync
Features
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Sudoku & Variants by Logic Wiz – Relaxing Brain Training Puzzle Game. Discover the ultimate Sudoku experience with Sudoku & Variants by Logic Wiz – a fun, relaxing, and brain-boosting number puzzle game. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned puzzle master, this app will challenge your logic and sharpen your mind. Enjoy classic Sudoku and explore over 35 unique Sudoku variants, each introducing fresh logic twists — like Killer Sudoku, Diagonal Sudoku, Sandwich Sudoku, Arrow Sudoku, and many more. Take on our Themed Weekly Challenges, where handcrafted puzzle sets revolve around fun, creative topics to keep things fresh and engaging every week. Key Features: • A wide variety of handcrafted puzzles • Classic Sudoku for all skill levels • Over 35 unique Sudoku variants to explore • Fresh logic mechanics with each variant • Weekly Challenges built around fun themes • Smart hints and strategy explanations — no guessing required • Beautiful minimal design for focused play • Six difficulty levels, from Beginner to Master • A perfect mix of relaxation and brain training • Regular updates with new puzzles and variants Popular Variants Include: Killer, Sandwich, Thermo, Diagonal, Jigsaw (Irregular), Arrow, Windoku, Skyscraper, X-Sum, Kropki, German Whisper, Renban, XV, Lockout, Between Lines, Universal, Couples, Twisted Consecutive, and many more. Additional Features: • Multiple variants on a single board • Unique logical solution for every puzzle • Track progress, stats, and accomplishments • Light and Dark modes • Multiple pencil mark styles and notations • Error-checking and solving aids • Cloud sync across devices • Optimized for iPhone and iPad Inspired by puzzle communities like Cracking the Cryptic, Sudoku & Variants by Logic Wiz is ideal for solvers who love clever twists and deep logic — without the need to guess.

Screenshots

MultiSudoku4 screens
Sudoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MultiSudoku at none against Sudoku's shown. Sudoku's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. MultiSudoku sells 26 one-off in-app purchases and Sudoku sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for MultiSudoku against 4.8 for Sudoku. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.3K and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of MultiSudoku's written reviews are positive against 88% of Sudoku's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MultiSudoku ships an update every 3 months, Sudoku fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MultiSudoku versus Sudoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiSudokuSudoku
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.3K ratings)4.8 (1.6K ratings)
Positive reviews93.0% of reviews — better88.4% of reviews
Number of ratings2.3K — better1.6K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB193 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConceptis Ltd.Logic-Wiz

Customer experience

MultiSudoku

All ratings2,322 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews358 reviews
Positive93.0%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.4%

Sudoku

All ratings1,611 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews456 reviews
Positive88.4%
Neutral2.4%
Negative9.2%

User reviews

MultiSudoku

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Challenging and engaging puzzles
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🚀 No ads or interruptions
  • 🚀 Weekly free puzzle updates
  • 👍 Separate number pads for notes and final entries

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for additional puzzles
  • 🔍 Small text size on larger puzzles
  • 🔍 Lack of a dark mode option

Sudoku

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great solving experience
  • 🚀 One of the very best
  • 👍 Excellent app design
  • 👍 Challenging and fun puzzles
  • 👍 Comprehensive tutorial

Room to improve

  • 💸 Too many ads
  • 💸 Ads interrupt gameplay
  • 🐛 Some puzzles have multiple solutions
  • 🐛 Hints not always accurate

Bugs and requests

MultiSudoku

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Occasional errors in puzzle setup

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to compare times with other players
  • More free puzzles or lower-cost puzzle packs

Sudoku

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Puzzle #427 on hard mode has issues
  • Ads pause background audio

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to highlight individual pencil marks
  • Option to reset completed puzzles
  • Custom rule sets for user-created puzzles
  • Improved dark mode visibility

In-app purchases

26 purchases

MultiSudoku

One-time26
  • 2-Grid Easy 1$0.99
  • 3-Grid Easy 1$0.99
  • 3-Grid Hard 1$1.99
Show 23 more
  • 3-Grid Medium 1$1.99
  • Mixed-Grid - Easy 1$1.99
  • 3-Gird Hard 16$1.99
  • 2-Grid Hard 1$1.99
  • 4-Grid Hard 1$2.99
  • Mixed-Grid - Hard 1$2.99
  • Mixed-Grid - Medium 1$2.99
  • Mixed-Grid - Hard 2$2.99
  • 2-Grid Combo - Very Hard 1$2.99
  • Mixed-Grid Hard 27$2.99
  • Mixed-Grid - Hard 4$2.99
  • Mixed-Grid - Medium 2$2.99
  • 2-Grid Combo - Very Hard 15$2.99
  • 2-Grid Combo - Very Hard 14$2.99
  • 2-Grid Combo - Hard 14$2.99
  • Mixed-Grid - Hard 28$2.99
  • Mixed-Grid - Hard 3$2.99
  • 5-Grid Medium 1$3.99
  • 5-Grid Hard 1$3.99
  • 5-Grid Hard 2$3.99
  • 5-Grid Hard 27$3.99
  • 5-Grid Hard 30$3.99
  • 8-Grid Hard 2$4.99
5 purchases

Sudoku

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Premium Lifetime Promotion$20.99
  • Premium Lifetime Special$20.99
  • Premium Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is MultiSudoku free?
MultiSudoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sudoku free?
Sudoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MultiSudoku or Sudoku?
MultiSudoku and Sudoku are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.3K and 1.6K ratings respectively.
Do MultiSudoku or Sudoku have ads?
Sudoku shows ads; MultiSudoku does not.
Which is updated more often, MultiSudoku or Sudoku?
MultiSudoku ships an update every 3 months, and Sudoku fortnightly. Most recently, MultiSudoku was updated on September 22, 2026 and Sudoku on September 24, 2026.

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