# Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge vs Equ8

The clearest difference is rating: Equ8 at 5.0 against Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge's 4.4. Equ8 also leads on ads (none vs shown). Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge's advantage is ratings volume (142 vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Equ8 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Equ8 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge has 142 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge ships an update every 2 weeks, Equ8 every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge | Equ8 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-multiplayer-challenge/id1454791617/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equ8/id6762315589/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **142** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 37.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 97 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hive 5 Studio DOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1335530933) | [Chester Hawkins](https://appshunter.io/developer/912659686) |

## 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


### Equ8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equ8/id6762315589)

This is a strategy board game where players form mathematical equations using digit and operator tiles. Score points by creating valid equations, utilizing bonus squares, and connecting to existing tiles. It offers multiple difficulty modes and various ways to play, including local, online, and against AI.

**Highlights:** Equation building gameplay, Score multipliers, Multiple difficulty modes, Pass and Play mode, Online multiplayer, CPU challenges, Elo ranking system

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge free?

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

### Is Equ8 free?

Equ8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge or Equ8?

Equ8 is rated higher. Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge averages 4.4 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while Equ8 averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge or Equ8 have ads?

Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge shows ads; Equ8 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge or Equ8?

Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge ships an update every 2 weeks, and Equ8 every 10 days. Most recently, Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge was updated on October 24, 2026 and Equ8 on October 6, 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.*