# Coding Game vs Sudoku

The clearest difference is ads: Coding Game at none against Sudoku's shown. Coding Game also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 55%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Sudoku's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (309K vs 771). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coding Game sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Sudoku sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Coding Game against 4.8 for Sudoku. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku has 309K ratings behind it against 771, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Coding Game's written reviews are positive against 55% of Sudoku's.

Coding Game ships an update every 4 months, Sudoku weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coding Game | Sudoku |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (771 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coding-game-binary-hacker/id1263212152/reviews) | **[4.8 (309K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-brain-puzzle-games/id1442749804/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 771 | **309K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.1% of reviews** | 55.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#15** |
| Size | 151 MB | 563 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Reicher](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263212151) | [Oakever Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658671470) |

## What reviewers say

### Coding Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coding-game-binary-hacker/id1263212152)

Test your brainpower and problem-solving skills by converting decimal numbers to binary. Compete with friends, climb global leaderboards, and unlock new themes and wallpapers. Enjoy addictive puzzles and improve your mental math.

**Highlights:** Decimal to binary conversion challenges, Compete with friends and global leaderboards, Unlock new themes and wallpapers, Improve mental math and problem-solving skills, Learn the binary system, Addictive puzzles for all skill levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy 150 Keys | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🧠 Helps improve math skills
- 🎓 Great for learning binary
- 🕰️ Good for killing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Timer can be stressful
- 🌐 Too many ads
- 🔍 Lack of screen adjustment
- 🐛 Some bugs reported

**Reported bugs**

- Screen goes black after losing
- Rank/progress issues
- Unable to get grand master medal

**Requested features**

- Add PVP option
- Include binary to decimal conversion
- Provide an untimed practice mode
- Add a tutorial or overview


### Sudoku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-brain-puzzle-games/id1442749804)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Free · Board, #76 Top Free · Puzzle, #155 Top Grossing · Board, #165 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Engage your mind with over 5,000 classic Sudoku puzzles across multiple difficulty levels. Enjoy daily challenges, smart hints, and customizable themes for a stress-free, offline gaming experience. Compete globally and explore new puzzle types.

**Highlights:** 5,000+ Classic Sudoku Puzzles, Four Difficulty Levels, Daily Challenges and Rewards, Smart Hints and Pencil Notes, Undo/Redo, Auto-Save, Customizable Themes and Dark Mode, Full Offline Support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sudoku Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Sudoku Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Sudoku Yearly Subscription | $15.99 | per year |
| Battle tickets *30 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Battle Tickets *100 | $1.99 | one-time |
| tickets_3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game with different difficulty levels
- 👍 Minimal ads between games
- 🧠 Challenges the mind
- 🌟 Useful features like pencil mode and hints
- 💤 Calming and relaxing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear purpose of tickets
- 🔀 Automatic number selection in map mode
- 🔧 Auto-complete feature changed to on/off
- 📺 Too many intrusive ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches causing game freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when switching back and forth between apps
- Ads sometimes get stuck and prevent returning to the game
- Pencil mode doesn't allow removing wrong notes
- Incorrect solutions being marked as wrong

**Requested features**

- Add a relaxation mode without a timer
- Provide an option to disable the automatic number selection in map mode
- Bring back the ability to choose whether to use auto-complete
- Improve ad placement to be less disruptive
- Fix bugs and glitches


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coding Game free?

Coding Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sudoku free?

Sudoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Coding Game or Sudoku?

Sudoku is rated higher. Coding Game averages 4.7 out of 5 from 771 ratings, while Sudoku averages 4.8 from 309K ratings.

### Do Coding Game or Sudoku have ads?

Sudoku shows ads; Coding Game does not.

### Which is updated more often, Coding Game or Sudoku?

Coding Game ships an update every 4 months, and Sudoku weekly. Most recently, Coding Game was updated on September 24, 2026 and Sudoku on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*