Mathdoku Challenge! vs Calcudoku
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mathdoku Challenge!
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.
- Sudoku-style number placement
- Mathematical cage operations
- Logic-based puzzle solving
- Daily new puzzles
- Purchasable puzzle packs
- Varying puzzle sizes
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Do you like Sudoku? How about KenKen (or is it Ken Ken)? Or simply looking for that next game to get you brain going? Then give Mathdoku a try! Mathdoku Challenge! brings an exciting new twist to Sudoku. Step up to the plate and solve problems with your math skills. Face challenging puzzles of varying sizes, leverage the hints you are given, and use logic to find the solution. Mathdoku will stretch your mind, wake you up, and keep you on your toes. Play as many puzzles as you want! Each day, you get even more puzzles to play. Or purchase a puzzle pack to keep the fun going. Puzzles are divided into cages by grouping cells together. Hints for a cage are composed of a target number and an operation. Combining the cells in the cage using the mathematical operation must reach the target number. A number can only be used once per row and column. Use this limitation, hints, and unit cells to find the solution to the puzzles.
Calcudoku
Engage your mind with mathematical challenges and addictive puzzle-solving fun. This app offers multiple grid sizes and uses all four basic arithmetic operations. Its intuitive design and offline play make it perfect for brain workouts anytime, anywhere.
- Multiple grid sizes (4x4, 5x5, 6x6)
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
- Intuitive and minimalistic design
- Offline play support
- Engaging math puzzles
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Engage your mind with Calcudoku, where mathematical challenges meet addictive puzzle-solving fun! Whether you're a numbers enthusiast or just looking to give your brain a workout, Calcudoku is the perfect app to stimulate your mind with its unique blend of arithmetic and logic. Multiple Grid Sizes: - Tackle puzzles of varying difficulty with grid sizes of 4x4, 5x5, and 6x6. Choose your preferred challenge level and enjoy hours of engaging gameplay. Four Operations, Endless Possibilities: - Explore the full spectrum of mathematical operations – addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Intuitive and Minimalistic Design: - Navigate a streamlined interface crafted for an unobtrusive solving environment. Calcudoku prioritizes functionality, allowing you to concentrate on your puzzle without unnecessary distractions. Offline Play: - Take Calcudoku with you wherever you go! No internet connection is required, ensuring that you can enjoy solving puzzles anytime, anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Calcudoku at none against Mathdoku Challenge!'s 4. Mathdoku Challenge!'s advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (15 vs 4). On price, rating, ads 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
Both are free to download. Mathdoku Challenge! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Calcudoku asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Mathdoku Challenge! against 5.0 for Calcudoku. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 4 respectively.
Mathdoku Challenge! ships an update every 8 days, Calcudoku monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mathdoku Challenge! | Calcudoku |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (15 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Taylor Geisse | Pixel Forge LLC |
Customer experience
Mathdoku Challenge!
Calcudoku
In-app purchases
Mathdoku Challenge!
- 100 Puzzles$0.99
- 250 Puzzles$1.99
- 500 Puzzles$3.99
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- 1000 Puzzles$6.99
Calcudoku
No in-app purchases
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