Comparison

5x5!? Easy SUDOKU Eccentric Version vs Sudoku Shapes

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

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About

5x5!? Easy SUDOKU Eccentric Version

This app offers a simplified Sudoku experience with a 5x5 grid and color-coded areas, perfect for beginners or those seeking a less demanding puzzle. It features 100 levels of increasing difficulty and infinite puzzle generation.

Highlights
  • 5x5 Sudoku grid
  • Color-coded areas
  • 100 levels of difficulty
  • Infinite puzzle generation
  • Auto-save progress
  • Memo mode for notes
  • Number highlighting
Features
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5x5!? Easy SUDOKU Eccentric Do you want to try Sudoku (Number Place) for the first time, or 9x9 Sudoku(Number Place) seems a little difficult, or do you want to make your kid smart, develop their thinking ability, or do you just want to play an easy puzzle without thinking so much, or are you bored with 9x9 Sudoku? This is the app! It's beginners of Sudoku, but a little eccentric modified version. Put 1 to 5 digits in each color, too, as well as vertical columns and horizontal rows. There are 100 levels in the puzzle, so start with the one you can do easily. Level 1 is very very easy, but it gets harder as the level goes up. High level problems are quite difficult. Since Sudoku puzzles are generated automatically, you can play with infinite number of Sudoku puzzles at each level! The puzzle is auto-saved, so you can continue playing from the place you quitted. If you are confused, use the memo mode! Multiple numbers can be written on the same square. You can also highlight particular numbers to make it easier to think. Sudoku Rules Put all four 1,2,3,4,5 digits in 5 vertical columns, 5 horizontal rows, 5 different colored areas. Step into the world of numerical puzzles!

About

Sudoku Shapes

This game offers a unique take on Sudoku, replacing numbers with colorful shapes. It provides hundreds of levels for all skill sets, designed to enhance logic and focus without time pressure.

Highlights
  • Unique shape-based Sudoku
  • No numbers, only shapes and colors
  • Casual and relaxing gameplay
  • Hundreds of levels
  • Boosts brainpower
  • Suitable for all ages
Features
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Challenge your brain with a fresh twist on Sudoku! Love Sudoku or logic games? Sudoku Shapes - Brain Puzzle reimagines the classic puzzle with colorful shapes, creative grids, and exciting challenges. Why You’ll Love It: Unique Shape-Based Sudoku – No numbers, only shapes and colors. Casual & Relaxing – Play at your pace, no timers. For All Ages – Beginner-friendly yet challenging for experts. Hundreds of Levels – From easy to expert. Boost Your Brainpower – Sharpen logic, memory, and focus. How to Play: Place shapes into the grid following Sudoku rules: every row, column, and section must contain all unique shapes. Download Sudoku Shapes - Brain Puzzle today and start your puzzle adventure!

Screenshots

5x5!? Easy SUDOKU Eccentric Version4 screens
Sudoku Shapes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sudoku Shapes at 5.0 against 5x5!? Easy SUDOKU Eccentric Version's 1.0. Sudoku Shapes also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). 5x5!? Easy SUDOKU Eccentric Version's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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. 5x5!? Easy SUDOKU Eccentric Version sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sudoku Shapes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sudoku Shapes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

5x5!? Easy SUDOKU Eccentric Version ships an update every 3 weeks, Sudoku Shapes every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
5x5!? Easy SUDOKU Eccentric Version versus Sudoku Shapes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter5x5!? Easy SUDOKU Eccentric VersionSudoku Shapes
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKozo TeraiAhmed Atef

In-app purchases

1 purchases

5x5!? Easy SUDOKU Eccentric Version

One-time1
  • No Ads for 5x5 SUDOKU$0.99
1 purchases

Sudoku Shapes

One-time1
  • Become VIP$0.99

Questions

Is 5x5!? Easy SUDOKU Eccentric Version free?
5x5!? Easy SUDOKU Eccentric Version is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sudoku Shapes free?
Sudoku Shapes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 5x5!? Easy SUDOKU Eccentric Version or Sudoku Shapes?
Sudoku Shapes is rated higher. 5x5!? Easy SUDOKU Eccentric Version averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Sudoku Shapes averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 5x5!? Easy SUDOKU Eccentric Version or Sudoku Shapes have ads?
Sudoku Shapes shows ads; 5x5!? Easy SUDOKU Eccentric Version does not.
Which is updated more often, 5x5!? Easy SUDOKU Eccentric Version or Sudoku Shapes?
5x5!? Easy SUDOKU Eccentric Version ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sudoku Shapes every 2 days. Most recently, 5x5!? Easy SUDOKU Eccentric Version was updated on October 13, 2026 and Sudoku Shapes on October 28, 2026.

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