# Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge vs PatternMate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PatternMate at 90% against Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge's 38%. PatternMate also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 20) and ads (none vs shown). Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge is free to download; PatternMate costs $3.99 up front. Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. PatternMate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge ships an update every 2 weeks, PatternMate weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge | PatternMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-multiplayer-challenge/id1454791617/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **135** | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.7% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 97 MB | 62 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) | [Max Schneider](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216198710) |

## 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


### PatternMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patternmate-chess/id6795521475)

Sharpen your chess vision with over 51,000 offline tactics puzzles. Choose from three training modes to improve your rating, test your limits, or focus on specific weaknesses. Enjoy an ad-free, subscription-free experience with all puzzles included.

**Highlights:** 51,200 chess puzzles, Three game modes: Tactics, Survival, Practice, Adaptive puzzle difficulty, Over 40 tactic themes, Customizable practice rating range, Offline functionality, No ads or subscriptions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge free?

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

### Is PatternMate free?

PatternMate costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge shows ads; PatternMate does not.

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

Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge ships an update every 2 weeks, and PatternMate weekly. Most recently, Sudoku Multiplayer Challenge was updated on October 11, 2026 and PatternMate on October 15, 2026.

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