# کلماتیک | Kalamatic vs Sudoku

The clearest difference is monetization model: کلماتیک | Kalamatic at free with in-app purchases against Sudoku's subscription. کلماتیک | Kalamatic also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 69%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. کلماتیک | Kalamatic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sudoku sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for کلماتیک | Kalamatic against 4.8 for Sudoku. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20K and 17K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of کلماتیک | Kalamatic's written reviews are positive against 69% of Sudoku's.

کلماتیک | Kalamatic ships an update fortnightly, Sudoku every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | کلماتیک | Kalamatic | Sudoku |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kalamatic/id1476429715/reviews)** | [4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-train-brain-puzzles/id6497716251/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 17K |
| Positive reviews | **92.3% of reviews** | 69.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#126** | — |
| Size | 225 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joyixir OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534847102) | [Flyfox Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707313935) |

## What reviewers say

### کلماتیک | Kalamatic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kalamatic/id1476429715)

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

A word puzzle game where you connect letters to form words and complete challenging levels. Compete weekly, tackle daily challenges, and play in four languages. Test your vocabulary and earn rewards.

**Highlights:** Over 6,000 levels, Connect letters to find words, Weekly competitions, Daily challenges, Play in four languages (Persian, English, Turkish, Arabic), Monthly rewards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 240 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 720 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1320 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2880 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5310 Coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| 6240 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| 13440 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Entertaining game
- 💡 Helps improve memory and cognition
- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Charming and appealing design
- 👍 Fun for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 In-app purchases not available in certain regions
- 🐛 Bugs with daily challenges and reward system

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing after recent updates
- Daily challenges not working as intended
- Reward system not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer and leaderboards
- More language options
- Improved level design and difficulty progression


### Sudoku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-train-brain-puzzles/id6497716251)

Engage in a classic Sudoku puzzle game designed to relieve stress and sharpen cognitive skills. Offers a vast library of puzzles with adjustable difficulty levels and helpful tools for both beginners and experts. Enjoy daily challenges and collect virtual rewards.

**Highlights:** Over 20,000 unique Sudoku puzzles, Daily challenges with exclusive rewards, 8 difficulty levels (6x6 to 16x16), Smart hints and detailed solving techniques, Pencil and smart note-taking features, Eye protection mode and customizable themes, Free offline play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Buy 500 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 1200 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 2800 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy 5600 coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Buy 9000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Interesting and challenging game
- 🧠 Brain exercise
- 🎮 Fun game to play
- 🥰 Enjoyable game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Forced ads
- 🤖 Too many ads
- 🤖 Annoying ads
- 🤖 Ads make it almost unusable
- 🤖 Ads randomly take you to other websites

**Reported bugs**

- App tells user it is outdated after a few days of download
- Accidental taps cause issues with selecting options

**Requested features**

- Allow rotating the screen to enable larger numbers
- Improve layout and contrast of number blocks
- Add more logic to the game instead of guessing
- Provide option to disable notifications


## Frequently asked questions

### Is کلماتیک | Kalamatic free?

کلماتیک | Kalamatic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sudoku free?

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

### Which has better reviews, کلماتیک | Kalamatic or Sudoku?

کلماتیک | Kalamatic is rated higher. کلماتیک | Kalamatic averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Sudoku averages 4.8 from 17K ratings.

### Do کلماتیک | Kalamatic or Sudoku have ads?

Both کلماتیک | Kalamatic and Sudoku show ads.

### Which is updated more often, کلماتیک | Kalamatic or Sudoku?

کلماتیک | Kalamatic ships an update fortnightly, and Sudoku every 5 weeks. Most recently, کلماتیک | Kalamatic was updated on November 9, 2026 and Sudoku on November 9, 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.*