Comparison

Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge vs Puzzle Royale

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

Puzzle Royale

Features
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GAMES Play 10+ puzzle games, including Sudoku, Binario, Lingo, Minesweeper, Curves, Water Sort, Word Grid, Block Slide, Bridges, and Tents and Trees, each with thousands of free-to-play levels at varying difficulties. ONLINE Play with or against friends in live online multiplayer modes, including Battle Royale, Competition, and Cooperative. DAILY CHALLENGES Can't play with friends right now? Take on Daily Challenges and compete on your own time. LEADERBOARD Every completed puzzle counts. View the leaderboard for any game or mode and compare your wins with your friends. PRACTICE All puzzles are available for free in Practice mode. Relax, enjoy your favorite puzzles, and choose the difficulty that suits you.

Screenshots

Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge4 screens
Puzzle Royale4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Puzzle Royale at none against Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge's 10. Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Puzzle Royale asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge ships an update every 2 weeks, Puzzle Royale every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge versus Puzzle Royale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku Multiplayer ChallengePuzzle Royale
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (144 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings144 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB175 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHive 5 Studio DOOSean McCarren

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

Puzzle Royale

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge

Subscriptions2
  • Sudoku Pass Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Sudoku Pass Monthly$9.991 Month
One-time8
  • Coin Pack 1$1.99
  • Ticket Pack$1.99
  • Unlimited Tickets$1.99
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  • Coin Pack 2$4.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Ticket Pack$4.99
  • Coin Pack 3$9.99
  • Ticket Pack$9.99
None

Puzzle Royale

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge free?
Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Puzzle Royale free?
Puzzle Royale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge or Puzzle Royale have ads?
Both Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge and Puzzle Royale show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge or Puzzle Royale?
Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge ships an update every 2 weeks, and Puzzle Royale every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge was updated on November 6, 2026 and Puzzle Royale on October 31, 2026.

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