Sudoku Master Edition vs Sudoku Unleashed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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***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.
Sudoku Unleashed
Engage your mind with a classic puzzle game featuring unlimited difficulty levels. Explore unique variations like Letter Sudoku and Emoji Sudoku, and test your skills in timed challenges with specific goals.
- Unlimited Sudoku puzzles
- Letter Sudoku variation
- Emoji Sudoku variation
- Timed challenges with goals
- Intuitive interface
- Visually pleasing themes
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Unleash your puzzle-solving skills with Sudoku Unleashed: the Challenges Edition for iPhone! With unlimited puzzles of various difficulty levels, you'll never run out of challenges to conquer. But that's just the beginning! Introducing Letter Sudoku and Emoji Sudoku - two exciting variations that bring a fresh twist to the classic game. Instead of numbers, immerse yourself in the world of words with Letter Sudoku. Or express your creativity with Emoji Sudoku, where 9 different emojis take center stage. It's a whole new way to solve Sudoku. But wait, there's more! Our app goes beyond traditional Sudoku by introducing captivating Challenges. Embark on a thrilling journey as you tackle unique goals and objectives as the clock ticks down. Each challenge offers a fresh and exciting experience that will keep you engaged for hours. Features: - Unlimited puzzles of various difficulty levels - Letter Sudoku: Solve grids using letters of a 9-letter word - Emoji Sudoku: Express yourself with 9 different emojis - Challenging gameplay with a variety of goals and achievements - Intuitive interface and smooth controls for seamless gameplay - Beautiful graphics and visually pleasing themes Whether you're a Sudoku enthusiast or a puzzle lover looking for new and exciting experiences, our app is perfect for you. Sharpen your mind, improve your logic skills, and have a blast with our innovative Sudoku game. Download now and embark on an unforgettable puzzle-solving adventure with our Sudoku Unleashed: the Challenges Edition!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sudoku Unleashed at 100% against Sudoku Master Edition's 63%. Sudoku Unleashed also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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. Sudoku Master Edition sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Sudoku Unleashed asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sudoku Master Edition ships an update every 3 weeks, Sudoku Unleashed every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sudoku Master Edition | Sudoku Unleashed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (7.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Hoolatron Studios | Tseung Cheung |
Customer experience
Sudoku Master Edition
Sudoku Unleashed
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
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- 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
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- 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
Sudoku Unleashed
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sudoku Master Edition
- Premium Theme Credit$0.99
- Remove Ads$7.99
Sudoku Unleashed
No in-app purchases
Questions
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