# Mathdoku Challenge! vs Calcudoku Puzzle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mathdoku Challenge! at 100% against Calcudoku Puzzle's 40%. Mathdoku Challenge! also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Calcudoku Puzzle's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (48 vs 13). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mathdoku Challenge! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Calcudoku Puzzle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mathdoku Challenge! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Mathdoku Challenge!'s written reviews are positive against 40% of Calcudoku Puzzle's.

Mathdoku Challenge! ships an update every 8 days, Calcudoku Puzzle weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mathdoku Challenge! | Calcudoku Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathdoku-challenge/id1240671305/reviews)** | [4.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcudoku-puzzle/id1604075430/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **48** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taylor Geisse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240671304) | [Research and Market Insights B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589596879) |

## What reviewers say

### Mathdoku Challenge!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathdoku-challenge/id1240671305)

This game combines Sudoku logic with mathematical operations. Solve puzzles by filling cells with numbers that satisfy row, column, and cage constraints. Offers daily puzzles and purchasable packs to challenge your mind.

**Highlights:** Sudoku-style number placement, Mathematical cage operations, Logic-based puzzle solving, Daily new puzzles, Purchasable puzzle packs, Varying puzzle sizes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Puzzles | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Puzzles | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Puzzles | $6.99 | one-time |


### Calcudoku Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calcudoku-puzzle/id1604075430)

Enjoy unlimited logic puzzles similar to Sudoku. This app offers a vast collection of Calcudoku and Mathdoku challenges that can be solved through deduction. Compete with friends and share puzzles for a fun, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Unlimited Calcudoku and Mathdoku puzzles, No ads or subscriptions, Solve with logic and deduction, Compete with friends via Game Center, Share puzzles with others

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Functionality | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mathdoku Challenge! free?

Mathdoku Challenge! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Calcudoku Puzzle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mathdoku Challenge! or Calcudoku Puzzle?

Mathdoku Challenge! is rated higher. Mathdoku Challenge! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Calcudoku Puzzle averages 4.8 from 48 ratings.

### Do Mathdoku Challenge! or Calcudoku Puzzle have ads?

Mathdoku Challenge! shows ads; Calcudoku Puzzle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mathdoku Challenge! or Calcudoku Puzzle?

Mathdoku Challenge! ships an update every 8 days, and Calcudoku Puzzle weekly. Most recently, Mathdoku Challenge! was updated on September 30, 2026 and Calcudoku Puzzle on October 19, 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.*