Comparison

Sudoku Master Edition vs Brain Dots 2

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku Master Edition

This app offers a comprehensive Sudoku experience with numerous customization options, multiple game modes, and difficulty levels. It features a minimalist design, daily challenges, and Apple Pencil integration for a pen-and-paper feel.

Highlights
  • Customizable themes and fonts
  • Multiple game modes (Lightning, Mistake, Classic, Zen)
  • 5 difficulty levels
  • Adjustable grid styles
  • Note-taking and highlighting features
  • Apple Pencil integration
  • Daily reminders and auto-complete
Features
Read full description

***FEATURED AS APPLE'S GAME OF THE DAY IN 40+ COUNTRIES*** SUDOKU MASTER EDITION is classic Sudoku with a wardrobe. Play across dozens of custom themes, jump into limited-time events, and pick your fight across five difficulty levels from Easy to Master. Beautiful, minimalist, and built to keep you coming back. Whether you're a daily solver or just getting hooked, here's what's inside: THEMES & EVENTS - Dozens of custom themes to make the board truly yours - Exclusive limited-time events with rewards you won't find anywhere else - 13 app icons and 26 hand-picked fonts to match your style - Sleek Dark theme for late-night solving PLAY YOUR WAY - Five difficulty levels, from a gentle Easy to a brutal Master - Lightning Mode for fast, high-energy solving - Zen Mode for a calm, distraction-free pen-and-paper feel - Mistake Mode or Classic Mode, however you like to play - Adjustable grid styles and a modern color palette that's easy on the eyes SMART TOOLS - Highlight Helper to spot your next move - Notes for jotting down possibilities (or secret messages, we won't tell) - Auto-complete and Quick Start to skip the busywork - Daily reminders so you never break your streak - In-app tutorial and help for when you need a hand APPLE PENCIL (compatible iPad & Apple Pencil) - A true pen-and-paper experience: scribble numbers and notes by hand - Built-in Notepad to sketch ideas and erase with a tap - No Pencil? Just toggle the notepad off and play as normal Relaxing original soundtrack by EARLYGUARD, endless customization, and more on the way. Download SUDOKU MASTER EDITION and find your perfect game.

About

Brain Dots 2

Solve challenging puzzles by drawing lines and shapes to make two balls collide. Navigate 3D stages with new mechanics and aim for perfect scores by drawing efficiently. Collect unique pens and balls, and use hints when you get stuck.

Highlights
  • Bump two balls together
  • Draw lines and shapes freely
  • 3D stages with new gimmicks
  • Aim for 3 stars by drawing shorter lines
  • Collect over 20 varieties of pens and balls
  • Use hint feature for assistance
Features
Read full description

Renewed the 50 million downloaded Brain Dots! The only thing you need to do is to “bump two balls.” Can you clear the simple-looking but difficult stages? ▼ The rules are simple! ◆ Bump the two balls Draw lines and shapes freely to move and roll the balls. Flexible thinking is going to become the key to victory. ◆ Clear the stages All stages are now in 3D! Try out the new stages and gimmicks! ◆ Aim for 3 stars The rate of the stage depends on the length of the lines and shapes you draw. Draw shorter lines for better ratings. ◆ Collect items We have prepared more than 20 varieties of pens and balls of different colors and sizes. Collect various pens and balls by clearing the stages. ◆ Use hints All stages have a hint feature. Make use of the hint feature when you need help. ▼ Supported Languages (17) English / Japanese / Korean / Simplified Chinese / Traditional Chinese / Spanish / French / German / Italian / Portuguese (Brazil) / Indonesian / Hindi / Vietnamese / Swedish / Thai / Russian / Dutch ▼ Latest information Twitter: @TranslimitGames Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/translimitgames Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/translimitgames

Screenshots

Sudoku Master Edition4 screens
Brain Dots 24 screens

Verdict

The call

Sudoku Master Edition and Brain Dots 2 both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of Sudoku Master Edition's written reviews are positive against 21% of Brain Dots 2's. Sudoku Master Edition also leads on ratings volume (7.9K vs 598). Brain Dots 2's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Sudoku Master Edition sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Brain Dots 2 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 Master Edition holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku Master Edition has 7.9K ratings behind it against 598, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Sudoku Master Edition's written reviews are positive against 21% of Brain Dots 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku Master Edition ships an update every 3 weeks, Brain Dots 2 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sudoku Master Edition versus Brain Dots 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku Master EditionBrain Dots 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.9K ratings) — better4.5 (598 ratings)
Positive reviews63.1% of reviews — better21.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7.9K — better598
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.610.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB119 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperHoolatron StudiosTranslimit, Inc.

Customer experience

Sudoku Master Edition

All ratings7,906 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews382 reviews
Positive63.1%
Neutral12.6%
Negative24.3%

Brain Dots 2

All ratings590 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive21.0%
Neutral21.0%
Negative58.1%

User reviews

Sudoku Master Edition

From 7.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app for sudoku
  • 👍 Fun game
  • 👍 Best design and master level is actually hard
  • 👍 Intuitive controls
  • 👍 Customizable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App freezes and crashes
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 🐛 Handwriting recognition problems
  • 🐛 Puzzle difficulties are inconsistent
  • 🐛 Ads are disruptive and hard to close

Brain Dots 2

From 598 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay mechanics
  • 🧠 Good for mental challenge and thinking
  • 👨‍👧‍👦 Suitable for kids and family entertainment
  • ⭐ Enjoyable puzzle-solving experience

Room to improve

  • 📺 Excessive ads after every level
  • ⏱️ Ads longer than actual gameplay
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization strategy
  • 🚫 Ad removal feature non-functional
  • 😤 Ads cannot be skipped or closed properly

Bugs and requests

Sudoku Master Edition

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes after completing puzzles
  • Handwriting recognition issues with certain numbers
  • Saved games disappearing
  • Inconsistent behavior when using pencil input
  • Inability to enter wrong numbers
Show 1 more
  • Bugs introduced with recent updates

Requested features

10 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to import custom puzzles
  • More themes and color options
  • Improved undo/redo functionality
  • Ability to differentiate user-entered numbers from pre-filled numbers
Show 5 more
  • Larger game board size
  • Difficulty progression that feels more balanced
  • Hint system that doesn't reveal full solutions
  • Multiplayer or leaderboard features
  • Ability to pause and resume games

Brain Dots 2

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Game crashes on iPad (iPad 13)
  • Level 85 causes black screen and app crash
  • Settings wheel unresponsive (music toggle)
  • Ads cannot be closed after completion
  • Game progress reset at level 26
Show 2 more
  • Crashes in high levels (80s+)
  • Ad removal purchase option non-functional

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiple difficulty levels (easy, medium, hard)
  • Reduce ad frequency to 1 per 5 minutes
  • Functional ad removal option
  • Alternative puzzle-solving methods recognized for full stars
  • Offline gameplay mode

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sudoku Master Edition

One-time2
  • Premium Theme Credit$0.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99
1 purchases

Brain Dots 2

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Sudoku Master Edition free?
Sudoku Master Edition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brain Dots 2 free?
Brain Dots 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sudoku Master Edition or Brain Dots 2?
Sudoku Master Edition is rated higher. Sudoku Master Edition averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while Brain Dots 2 averages 4.5 from 598 ratings.
Do Sudoku Master Edition or Brain Dots 2 have ads?
Both Sudoku Master Edition and Brain Dots 2 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku Master Edition or Brain Dots 2?
Sudoku Master Edition ships an update every 3 weeks, and Brain Dots 2 weekly. Most recently, Sudoku Master Edition was updated on October 31, 2026 and Brain Dots 2 on October 29, 2026.

Other comparisons