Sudoku Master Edition vs N
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.
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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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Sudoku Master Edition sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. N asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Sudoku Master Edition | N |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (7.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hoolatron Studios | Bartosz 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
Sudoku Master Edition
- Premium Theme Credit$0.99
- Remove Ads$7.99
N
No in-app purchases
Questions
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