Comparison

Magic vs SudoCubed

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

Head to head
About

Magic

This is a puzzle game where you arrange numbers in a grid to make each row, column, and diagonal add up to the same sum. It features four difficulty levels, from easy 3x3 grids to challenging 4x4 grids.

Highlights
  • Magic square number puzzles
  • Rubik's cube style movement
  • Four difficulty levels
  • 3x3 and 4x4 grids
  • Fastest route solving
Features
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A stylish puzzle game that combines Rubik's cube-style movements with the fun of solving magic squares! "Magic square", it is a number placed in a square It means an arrangement in which the total values ​​of each of the vertical, horizontal and diagonal columns are all aligned. In "Magic-Square Puzzle", randomly arranged numerical panels It is a puzzle game to move and complete "Magic square". The game has four levels of difficulty. Use your full powers of calculation and imagination to arrange the numbers so that the total of each line adds up to the same value. Solve the Magic Square Puzzle using the fastest, shortest route! ■Movements of the Game A number is displayed on each panel. If you move a number to the panel of your choice using a swiping motion, you will see all the other linked numbers move as well. ■Game Instructions 9 numbers are displayed on a 3 x 3 panel. o.EASY Arrange the numbers in the three horizontal rows so that the three numbers contained in each row add up to a total of 15. o.NORMAL In addition to the three rows, also arrange them so that the three numbers in each of the three vertical columns and the two diagonals also add up to a total of 15. 16 numbers are displayed on a 4 x 4 panel. o.HARD Move the panel numbers in the four horizontal rows so that the four numbers contained in each row add up to a total of 34. o.EXTREAM Move the panel numbers so that the four numbers contained in each of the four horizontal rows, four vertical columns, and two diagonals add up to a total of 34. SE:Music is VFR、魔王魂 BGM:taroN

About

SudoCubed

Experience the classic number puzzle game in a unique 3D environment. Solve intricate cubes where numbers must be placed correctly across shared edges and faces. Offers both free progression via ads and a one-time purchase to unlock all content.

Highlights
  • 3D Sudoku gameplay
  • Unique cube-based puzzles
  • Shared edge value mechanics
  • Unlock puzzles with reward videos
  • One-time in-app purchase for all puzzles
  • Expert mode for advanced players
Features
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Play your favorite number puzzle game in 3D! There is a single solution to each cube. Game play is simple, but solving the cube is a challenge! Can you do it? Rules: Add numbers to the grid. The numbers 1-9 must appear a single time in each row, column and 3x3 box. There is a single solution for the entire cube! This is a 3D puzzle. Edge values of each cube face are shared between adjacent sides of the cube. When placing edge values, make sure to rotate the cube to check the other sides! You may find that the number you just placed should not be there! Puzzles can be unlocked for free by watching a reward video. You also have the option of making a single in-app purchase to unlock all puzzles. Controls: Simply drag your finger to rotate the cube. Tap a space to toggle the number. Double tap the cube to auto-rotate it. Use the pencil option to place multiple values in a square if you are unsure. Expert mode is difficult and should be avoided unless you are truly an expert! It may take several hours to complete an expert puzzle without any hints or error checking. Enjoy!

Screenshots

Magic2 screens
SudoCubed3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SudoCubed at 100% against Magic's 40%. SudoCubed also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.6). Magic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. SudoCubed sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Magic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SudoCubed holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Magic's written reviews are positive against 100% of SudoCubed's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic ships an update every 9 days, SudoCubed every 19 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Magic versus SudoCubed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagicSudoCubed
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (9 ratings)4.9 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings911 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomoya TsurutaHighway North Interactive Inc.

Customer experience

Magic

All ratings9 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

SudoCubed

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Magic

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SudoCubed

One-time2
  • Unlock All Puzzles$0.99
  • Unlimited hints$0.99

Questions

Is Magic free?
Magic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SudoCubed free?
SudoCubed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Magic or SudoCubed?
SudoCubed is rated higher. Magic averages 2.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while SudoCubed averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.
Do Magic or SudoCubed have ads?
SudoCubed shows ads; Magic does not.
Which is updated more often, Magic or SudoCubed?
Magic ships an update every 9 days, and SudoCubed every 19 months. Most recently, Magic was updated on October 24, 2026 and SudoCubed on October 24, 2026.

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