Comparison

Sudoku Master Edition vs N

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
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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.

About

N

Features
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Unlock your brain's full potential with Dual N-Back, the comprehensive cognitive training game designed to improve your working memory, focus, and fluid intelligence. Whether you are looking to sharpen your mind, enhance your concentration, or challenge yourself with a stimulating puzzle, Dual N-Back is the perfect mental workout for you. What is N-Back? Dual N-Back is a scientifically backed memory training exercise. "Dual" means you must process two different streams of information simultaneously: Visual: The position of a square on a 3x3 grid. Audio: A spoken letter. Your goal is to remember if the current position or letter matches the one that appeared "N" steps back in the sequence. It starts easy at N=1 or N=2, but as you progress, the challenge intensifies, pushing your brain to adapt and grow. Key Features: • Classic Dual N-Back Experience: Train with simultaneous visual (grid positions) and auditory (spoken letters) stimuli. • Customizable Difficulty: Choose your 'N' level to match your current skill and gradually increase it as your memory improves. • Adjustable Speed: Control the pace of the game to make it as relaxing or as intense as you want. • Multiple Languages: The audio letters are available in multiple languages, making the game accessible and versatile. • Clean & Minimalist Interface: A completely distraction-free design that lets you focus entirely on your brain training. • Track Your Progress: See your scores at the end of each round and watch your cognitive capacity expand over time. Why Play N-Back? Studies suggest that practicing the Dual N-Back task can lead to improvements in working memory and fluid intelligence—the ability to reason and solve new problems independently of previously acquired knowledge. Regular training can help you: • Enhance your daily concentration and focus. • Improve your ability to multitask in real life. • Keep your mind sharp, active, and healthy. Ready to take the brain test? Download Dual N-Back today and start your journey towards a sharper, faster, and more focused mind!

Screenshots

Sudoku Master Edition4 screens
N4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: N at none against Sudoku Master Edition's 2. N also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sudoku Master Edition sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. N asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku Master Edition ships an update every 3 weeks, N every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sudoku Master Edition versus N: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku Master EditionN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHoolatron StudiosBartosz Bleja

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

N

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sudoku Master Edition

One-time2
  • Premium Theme Credit$0.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99
None

N

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sudoku Master Edition free?
Sudoku Master Edition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is N free?
N is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sudoku Master Edition or N have ads?
Both Sudoku Master Edition and N show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku Master Edition or N?
Sudoku Master Edition ships an update every 3 weeks, and N every 4 days. Most recently, Sudoku Master Edition was updated on October 23, 2026 and N on October 15, 2026.

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