Comparison

Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge vs Death Squared Halfbrick+

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge

Test your Sudoku skills against other players online or practice in single-player mode. Unlock harder levels, earn rewards, and utilize special modes like Notes and Turbo to enhance your gameplay. Daily challenges offer opportunities to earn medals and improve your strategy.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer online challenges
  • Single player practice mode
  • Unlockable harder levels
  • Notes mode for strategy
  • Turbo mode for faster input
  • Daily challenges with medals
Features
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What better way to test your solving skills than against another worthy opponent! If you ever thought that you were a high-skilled Sudoku player, we have just the thing for you. Sudoku Multiplayer, a carefully designed multiplayer game that allows you to play against other players online, push your Sudoku skills to the limits and keep your mind sharp! Features: - Single player mode - Play with your friends for more prizes - Challenging advancement - Unlock harder levels as you progress - Different modes available Sudoku Multiplayer also features a single player mode where you can practice and earn coins and experience points for higher and more difficult levels. As you progress, you will face more difficult opponents but you will also earn more coins and experience points. During your game you can opt-in for different modes: - Notes mode: lets you enter a number when you are not absolutely sure and avoid making a mistake. Useful for future tactics as well! - Turbo mode: once you select a number and fill the field, you can keep entering the same number without the need to click on the desired number every time. Come back every day to play the Daily Challenge. Here you can practice your skills and earn medals for your games. Sudoku Multiplayer is great for beginners but also for the experienced. You can go through the tutorial if you are new to this amazing puzzle game, but you can also quickly skip to the more challenging and mind-blowing multiplayer games to play against real players around the world and become a master Sudoku player! ---------------- Sudoku Pass Monthly Conditions: - Your subscription lasts 1 month. - You will be charged $4.99 for 1 month. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription. - Your account will be charged for a renewed subscription within 24 hours prior to the end of current subscription. You will be charged $4.99 for 1 month. - You can manage your subscription and switch off the auto-renewal by accessing your account settings after purchase. - You cannot cancel the current subscription during the active subscription period. - Any unused part or time-span of a free trial period will be forfeited, as soon as you purchase a subscription. - You can view our Privacy Policy here: https://www.hive5.studio/privacy-policy/ - You can view our Terms of Use here: https://www.hive5.studio/terms-and-conditions/

About

Death Squared Halfbrick+

A mind-bending puzzle game where players must coordinate robots to solve intricate levels. It offers both solo and cooperative play with a humorous story and customizable robots. Enjoy a premium, ad-free experience with a subscription.

Highlights
  • 80+ puzzle levels
  • Co-op and solo play
  • Robot customization with hats
  • Bluetooth controller support
  • Fully voiced story
  • Bonus 'Vault Levels'
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Join the Robot Chaos with Death Squared on Halfbrick+! A puzzle game you can play alone or with your partner who says “I don’t play games”. Now part of the Halfbrick+ subscription library, Death Squared brings its unique blend of coordination, cooperation, and robot explosions to your fingertips. With Halfbrick+, you unlock a curated collection of premium games, all ad-free and without in-app purchases. Dive into this hilarious puzzle adventure and discover why Death Squared is a fan-favorite! Game Features: - 80+ Puzzle Levels: Solve intricate challenges in a fully voiced and laugh-out-loud story. - Vault Levels: Take on bonus stages that push your skills to the limit. - Hats and Customization: Adorn your robots with quirky hats, because even robots need style! - Co-op Chaos: Play solo or team up with a friend for double the strategy and double the explosions. - Robot Explosions: Did we mention the explosions? Expect plenty of them! - Bluetooth Controller Support: Smooth gameplay with optimized controls for every player. - Voice Acting by Ricepirate: Enjoy comedic narration that keeps every puzzle entertaining. - Original Music: Immerse yourself in a score composed by Brad Gentle. Can you and your partner survive the ultimate test of coordination and cooperation? Or will your robots meet their explosive demise? The puzzles are tricky, the stakes are high, and the laughs are guaranteed. Join the puzzle adventure now with Halfbrick+ and let the explosions begin! WHAT'S HALFBRICK+ Halfbrick+ is a mobile games subscription service featuring: - Exclusive access to the highest-rated games, including old games and new hits like Fruit Ninja. - No ads or in-app purchases, enhancing your experience with classic games. - Brought to you by the makers of Award-winning mobile games - Regular updates and new games, ensuring your subscription is always worth it. - Curated by hand - for gamers by gamers! Start your One Month free trial and play all our games without ads, in app purchases, and fully unlocked games! Your subscription will auto-renew after 30 days, or save money with an annual membership! If you have any questions, please contact our support team https://support.halfbrick.com View our privacy policy at https://www.halfbrick.com/halfbrick-plus-privacy-policy View our terms of service at https://www.halfbrick.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge4 screens
Death Squared Halfbrick+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge at 4.4 against Death Squared Halfbrick+'s 2.3. Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Death Squared Halfbrick+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Multiplayer Challenge sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Death Squared Halfbrick+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge has 135 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge's written reviews are positive against 0% of Death Squared Halfbrick+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge ships an update every 2 weeks, Death Squared Halfbrick+ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge versus Death Squared Halfbrick+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku Multiplayer ChallengeDeath Squared Halfbrick+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (135 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews37.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings135 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB362 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHive 5 Studio DOOHalfbrick

Customer experience

Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge

All ratings135 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral1.5%
Negative14.1%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive37.7%
Neutral6.5%
Negative55.8%

Death Squared Halfbrick+

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Multiplayer not working
  • Game not loading or crashing
  • Connection issues and server errors
  • Ads not working properly
  • Free tickets/redeem codes not working
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  • Game gets stuck or freezes
  • Updates causing usability issues
  • Avatar racism (lack of diverse options)
  • Challenge mode scoring unfair
  • Friend invites not working

Requested features

8 requests
  • More boosts available
  • Option to pay to continue after mistakes
  • Earn tickets from winning games
  • Shorter ad durations for tickets
  • Add more stickers for longer play
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  • Option to earn tickets from winning duels
  • More avatar choices
  • Improve multiplayer versus mode

Death Squared Halfbrick+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

20 purchases

Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge

Subscriptions2
  • Sudoku Pass Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Sudoku Pass Monthly$9.991 Month
One-time18
  • Coin Pack 1$1.99
  • 10,000 Coins$1.99
  • Ticket Pack$1.99
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  • Unlimited Tickets$1.99
  • Coin Pack 2$4.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Ticket Pack$4.99
  • Board Skin 1$4.99
  • Board Skin 5$4.99
  • Board Skin 9$4.99
  • Board Skin 10$4.99
  • Coin Pack 3$9.99
  • Ticket Pack$9.99
  • Ticket Pack$24.99
  • Coin Pack 4$24.99
  • Coin Pack 5$49.99
  • Ticket Pack 5$49.99
  • Ticket Pack$99.99
3 purchases

Death Squared Halfbrick+

Subscriptions3
  • Halfbrick+1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+2 variants$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge free?
Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Death Squared Halfbrick+ free?
Death Squared Halfbrick+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge or Death Squared Halfbrick+?
Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge is rated higher. Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge averages 4.4 out of 5 from 135 ratings, while Death Squared Halfbrick+ averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge or Death Squared Halfbrick+ have ads?
Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge shows ads; Death Squared Halfbrick+ does not.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge or Death Squared Halfbrick+?
Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge ships an update every 2 weeks, and Death Squared Halfbrick+ every 5 days. Most recently, Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge was updated on October 15, 2026 and Death Squared Halfbrick+ on October 17, 2026.

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