Comparison

Sudoku ++ vs Axis Sudoku

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku ++

Engage your logic with a classic 9x9 puzzle experience. This app offers multiple difficulty levels, fast note-taking, and helpful hints. Track your progress with detailed statistics and customize your play with various themes. Enjoy a calm and satisfying number puzzle every time.

Highlights
  • Classic 9x9 Sudoku puzzles
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Fast note-taking and pencil marks
  • Highlighting for rows, columns, and numbers
  • Undo, redo, and erase functions
  • Hint system and mistake checking
  • Progress tracking statistics
  • Customizable themes
Features
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Train your logic with a polished classic Sudoku app built for comfortable mobile play. Sudoku++ gives you a clean 9x9 puzzle board, fast pencil marks, clear highlighting, useful hints, lessons, and stats in one focused number puzzle experience. Start an easy puzzle for a quick break or step up to harder challenges when you want deeper logic. Why players like it: • Classic 9x9 Sudoku with multiple difficulty levels • Fast notes and pencil marks for serious solving • Highlighting for rows, columns, boxes, and matching numbers • Undo, redo, erase, pause, timer, and resume • Helpful hint system and mistake checking options • Learn tab with short lessons for rules and solving patterns • Statistics to track progress and best times • Light, dark, system, and extra board themes • Save unfinished games automatically Free play includes classic puzzles, notes, undo, timer, basic stats, and limited hints. Pro is a one-time upgrade for unlimited puzzles, advanced difficulty, deeper assistance, auto notes, full statistics, and extra customization. Whether you call it Sudoku, number place, or a daily brain puzzle, Sudoku++ is designed to feel calm, readable, and satisfying every time you open the board.

About

Axis Sudoku

This game offers a distraction-free Sudoku experience with a minimalist design. It features an advanced hint system to teach logic, allows sharing of puzzle progress, and supports offline play. Enjoy a one-time unlock for permanent access after a trial period.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free gameplay
  • Logic-first hint system
  • Puzzle sharing
  • Offline play
  • Privacy-focused
  • One-time unlock
  • Detailed statistics
Features
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Axis Sudoku: Focus on the Game Axis Sudoku was built for players who appreciate a calm and minimalist design. We’ve removed the common mobile distractions to give you a premium environment where the only thing that matters is the puzzle. • An Uninterrupted Experience No video ads, no banners, and no pop-ups to break your concentration. Ever. • Logic-First Learning Don't just find the next number—understand why. Our advanced hint system identifies complex strategies like X-Wings, Swordfish, and Skyscrapers, teaching you the logic behind every move. • Share Your Breakthroughs Stuck on a tough puzzle? Generate a professional, high-resolution image of your board with a single tap. Perfect for sharing your progress or asking for advice in the community. • Offline Play Perfect for travel. No internet connection, account sign-in, or passwords required. • Privacy First We don’t track your moves, your location, or your data. • One-Time Unlock, No Recurring Fees A puzzle game should be a simple pleasure, not a monthly subscription. Enjoy a 10-game trial to explore the interface. If you love it, a single unlock provides permanent access to the full experience. • Your Journey, Your Way Track your growth with detailed statistics and winning streaks. Refined settings allow you to configure themes, timers, logic highlighting, and more to suit your playstyle. • Multiple Levels Challenges ranging from Easy to the grueling "Genius" level. Every puzzle is guaranteed to have a unique solution and is solvable using pure logic. Axis Sudoku is designed to be the only Sudoku app you need.

Screenshots

Sudoku ++4 screens
Axis Sudoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Axis Sudoku at 100% against Sudoku ++'s 12%. Axis Sudoku also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 ++ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Axis Sudoku 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

Axis Sudoku holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Sudoku ++'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Axis Sudoku's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku ++ ships an update weekly, Axis Sudoku every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sudoku ++ versus Axis Sudoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku ++Axis Sudoku
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better4
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVM Mobile TeamOsborn Technologies, Inc.

Customer experience

Sudoku ++

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive11.9%
Neutral6.8%
Negative81.4%

Axis Sudoku

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sudoku ++

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99
1 purchases

Axis Sudoku

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game$0.99

Questions

Is Sudoku ++ free?
Sudoku ++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Axis Sudoku free?
Axis Sudoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sudoku ++ or Axis Sudoku?
Axis Sudoku is rated higher. Sudoku ++ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Axis Sudoku averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Sudoku ++ or Axis Sudoku have ads?
Neither Sudoku ++ nor Axis Sudoku shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku ++ or Axis Sudoku?
Sudoku ++ ships an update weekly, and Axis Sudoku every 4 days. Most recently, Sudoku ++ was updated on November 2, 2026 and Axis Sudoku on November 3, 2026.

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