# Sudoku vs Tiny Step

The clearest difference is ads: Tiny Step at none against Sudoku's shown. Tiny Step also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Sudoku's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 50%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sudoku sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Tiny Step sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sudoku holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku has 365 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Sudoku's written reviews are positive against 50% of Tiny Step's.

Sudoku ships an update every 2 months, Tiny Step every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sudoku | Tiny Step |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (365 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-sudoku-puzzle/id1415474002/reviews)** | [4.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-step/id1508518473/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **365** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **79.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [原 高](https://appshunter.io/developer/1415474001) | [POKET APPS, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027729105) |

## What reviewers say

### Sudoku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-sudoku-puzzle/id1415474002)

Engage in classic number puzzles designed for relaxation and mental stimulation. This app offers multiple difficulty levels, helpful tools like auto-checkers and hints, and a smooth, intuitive interface for an enjoyable brain-training experience.

**Highlights:** Multiple difficulty levels (Easy, Medium, Hard, Expert), Auto-checker for duplicate numbers, Highlighting of selected cell, row, column, and box, Undo and erase functions, Note-taking for possible numbers, Hints for assistance, Statistics tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sudoku Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 10 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADs | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Hints | $7.99 | one-time |
| 500 Hints | $29.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Hints | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🧠 Great brain exercise and mental workout
- 🎮 Multiple difficulty levels for all skill levels
- ⚡ Fast and responsive gameplay
- 🎨 Clean, simple design without unnecessary features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🎬 Ads with audio that startle users
- 🎯 Misleading ad placement (subscribe button overlaps start button)
- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing (£9.99/week)
- 🐛 Input registration issues with numbers

**Reported bugs**

- Numbers don't always register when entered
- Game doesn't recognize completion and timer continues
- Pencil notes unresponsive (at least 50% of the time for some users)
- Puzzle logic errors - won't accept correct answers
- Ad overlay blocks close button on settings page

**Requested features**

- Restart/start over button for games
- Daily challenge feature
- Ability to increase difficulty beyond current maximum
- Better hint system that suggests strategy rather than revealing answers
- Center notation option


### Tiny Step

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-step/id1508518473)

Embark on a magical quest guiding adorable creatures through a furry labyrinth to reach their portals. Experience stimulating yet relaxing gameplay with a beautiful design and thoughtful atmosphere.

**Highlights:** Guide creatures through labyrinths, Reach portals, Beautiful design, Relaxing game music, Dozens of unique levels, Stress relief, Timekiller

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Forever | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sudoku free?

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

### Is Tiny Step free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sudoku or Tiny Step?

Sudoku is rated higher. Sudoku averages 4.7 out of 5 from 365 ratings, while Tiny Step averages 4.4 from 17 ratings.

### Do Sudoku or Tiny Step have ads?

Sudoku shows ads; Tiny Step does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sudoku or Tiny Step?

Sudoku ships an update every 2 months, and Tiny Step every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sudoku was updated on October 22, 2026 and Tiny Step on October 29, 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.*