Comparison

Sudoku Lite Version vs Sudoku Monster

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

Sudoku Monster

Experience a fresh take on the classic Sudoku puzzle with a comic-book art style. Enjoy daily challenges, track your progress on leaderboards, and solve puzzles at your own pace with multiple difficulty levels and helpful hints.

Highlights
  • 5 difficulty levels
  • Daily Challenges
  • Notes mode
  • Helpful hints
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Light and dark themes
  • Auto-save progress
Features
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Sudoku Monster: Beautiful puzzles. Brilliant fun. Comic-book Sudoku that feels great to solve. 5 difficulty levels, Daily Challenges, and Game Center leaderboards. Play unlimited free puzzles in Beginner, Easy, and Medium. FEATURES • 5 difficulty levels: Beginner to Monster • Daily Challenges to build your streak • Notes mode for advanced solving • Helpful hints when you’re stuck • Game Center leaderboards and personal bests • Gorgeous light and dark themes • Auto-save so you never lose progress FREE TO PLAY Unlimited puzzles in Beginner, Easy, and Medium are free. Monster Pass (optional) unlocks Hard and Monster, removes ads, and adds advanced features. Monster Pass auto-renews and can be managed in iOS Settings. COMPETE Track your best times, climb global leaderboards, and push your skills from Beginner to Monster. Download now and sharpen your logic, one puzzle at a time.

Screenshots

Sudoku Lite Version4 screens
Sudoku Monster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sudoku Lite Version at none against Sudoku Monster's 10. Sudoku Lite Version also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Sudoku Monster's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 46 months). On price, ads 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. Sudoku Monster sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Sudoku Lite Version asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku Lite Version ships an update every 46 months, Sudoku Monster daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sudoku Lite Version versus Sudoku Monster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku Lite VersionSudoku Monster
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 46 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHuang Jui-MingNathanael Reuck

In-app purchases

None

Sudoku Lite Version

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Sudoku Monster

One-time10
  • 5 Hints$0.99
  • 1 Streak Shield$0.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
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  • 3 Streak Shields$1.99
  • 25 Hints$2.99
  • 7 Streak Shields$2.99
  • 100 Hints$7.99
  • 30 Streak Shields$7.99
  • Remove Ads$9.99
  • 300 Hints$14.99

Questions

Is Sudoku Lite Version free?
Sudoku Lite Version is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sudoku Monster free?
Sudoku Monster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sudoku Lite Version or Sudoku Monster have ads?
Both Sudoku Lite Version and Sudoku Monster show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku Lite Version or Sudoku Monster?
Sudoku Lite Version ships an update every 46 months, and Sudoku Monster daily. Most recently, Sudoku Lite Version was updated on November 2, 2026 and Sudoku Monster on October 30, 2026.

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