Sudoku Lite Version vs SudokuPlus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sudoku Lite Version
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Sudoku — A refined puzzle experience built for iOS. Four handcrafted themes, four difficulty levels, and a Daily Challenge that syncs worldwide. Pure logic, zero clutter. FEATURES • Four difficulties: Easy, Medium, Hard, Expert • Daily Challenge — same puzzle for everyone, build your streak • Notes mode — jot candidate digits in warm amber; always visible at a glance • Fill Candidates — reveal legal candidates for every cell in soft gray, distinct from your handwritten notes • Number-first mode — pick a digit, then tap cells to fill them quickly • Hints — step-by-step reasoning nudges when you're stuck • Verify — instantly check for any incorrect entries • Auto-save — leave any time and resume right where you left off DESIGN • Four themes: Paper Dawn · Indigo Drift · Grid Geometric · Midnight Cyan • Icon toolbar with per-button accent colors — clean and intuitive • Adaptive layout for all iPhone and iPad screen sizes • Game Center leaderboards and achievements LANGUAGES English / 繁體中文 / 简体中文 / 日本語 / 한국어
SudokuPlus
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Color Mode Sudoku: Play with vibrant colors instead of numbers—each number 1-9 has its own unique color Smart Hint System: Strategic hints guide you to the most logical next moves in both modes Four Difficulty Levels: Easy, Medium, Hard, and Expert puzzles for all skill levels Dual Game Modes: Switch between traditional numbers and beautiful colors anytime Smart Candidate Tracking: Track possible numbers in each cell to solve complex puzzles more efficiently Ad-Free Option: Optional one-time purchase removes all ads permanently Dark Mode Support: Seamless adjustment for comfortable gameplay in any lighting Game Statistics: Track your progress separately for each mode and challenge your best times Confetti Celebrations: Enjoy fun animations and smooth completion effects Built-in Timer: Accurate timing that works even when you take breaks Minimalist Interface: Elegant and intuitive design optimized for iPhone and iPad
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SudokuPlus at none against Sudoku Lite Version's shown. SudokuPlus also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 87 months). Sudoku Lite Version's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sudoku Lite Version ships an update every 87 months, SudokuPlus weekly. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sudoku Lite Version | SudokuPlus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 87 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Huang Jui-Ming | Joel Boyd |
In-app purchases
Sudoku Lite Version
No in-app purchases
SudokuPlus
No in-app purchases





