Comparison

Sudoku Lite Version vs SudokuPlus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sudoku Lite Version

Features
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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

About

SudokuPlus

Features
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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

Screenshots

Sudoku Lite Version4 screens
SudokuPlus4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Sudoku Lite Version versus SudokuPlus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku Lite VersionSudokuPlus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 87 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHuang Jui-MingJoel Boyd

In-app purchases

None

Sudoku Lite Version

No in-app purchases

None

SudokuPlus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sudoku Lite Version free?
Sudoku Lite Version is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SudokuPlus free?
SudokuPlus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sudoku Lite Version or SudokuPlus have ads?
Sudoku Lite Version shows ads; SudokuPlus does not.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku Lite Version or SudokuPlus?
Sudoku Lite Version ships an update every 87 months, and SudokuPlus weekly. Most recently, Sudoku Lite Version was updated on May 17, 2026 and SudokuPlus on September 10, 2026.

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