# Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge vs Death Squared Halfbrick+

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge | Death Squared Halfbrick+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-multiplayer-challenge/id1454791617/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/death-squared-halfbrick-plus/id6737252897/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **135** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **37.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 97 MB | 362 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hive 5 Studio DOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1335530933) | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## What reviewers say

### Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-multiplayer-challenge/id1454791617)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sudoku Pass Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Sudoku Pass Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Board Skin 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Board Skin 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Board Skin 9 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Board Skin 10 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🚀 Fast matchmaking
- 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Great for playing with friends
- 🧠 Stimulates logical thinking
- ✨ Smooth graphics and interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 広告 Excessive and long ads
- 🎟️ Difficulty earning tickets/rewards
- 💰 Paywall for continued play
- 🚫 Ads not working or appearing after payment
- ⏳ Long ad durations

**Reported bugs**

- Multiplayer not working
- Game not loading or crashing
- Connection issues and server errors
- Ads not working properly
- Free tickets/redeem codes not working

**Requested features**

- 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


### Death Squared Halfbrick+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/death-squared-halfbrick-plus/id6737252897)

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'

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |


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