Comparison

Dr. Sudoku vs Learn Baduk

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

Head to head
About

Dr. Sudoku

Features
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Dr. Sudoku Sudoku originally called Number Place, is a logic-based, combinatorial number-placement puzzle. The objective is to fill a 9Ɨ9 grid with digits so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3Ɨ3 sub-grids that compose the grid contains all of the digits from 1 to 9. The puzzle setter provides a partially completed grid, which for a well-posed puzzle has a unique solution. Completed puzzles are always a type of Latin square with an additional constraint on the contents of individual regions. For example, the same single integer may not appear twice in the same row, column or in any of the nine 3Ɨ3 subregions of the 9x9 playing board. SUD Inc.

About

Learn Baduk

Features
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A beginner-friendly app for learning the game of Go (baduk). No hard jargon, no crushing AI — just tap the board and learn the rules of Go one move at a time. ā–  Interactive rules tutorial Placing stones, liberties, atari, capture, two eyes (life), and counting territory — you learn Go by doing, not by reading. Gentle, step-by-step guidance built for absolute beginners. ā–  Step-by-step Go puzzles Start with simple captures and build up. Solve "one move to capture" Go problems to grow your reading. Correct moves get warm praise; mistakes just invite you to try again. ā–  Play real Go against the AI Put what you learned into practice. Start with Capture Go (beginner match), then step up to real 9x9 Go with full rules. Play with a handicap (five stones to even) that fits your level, and unlock the next rung when you win. The AI is tuned so beginners can actually win — with an atari coach and undo to keep it stress-free. ā–  Warm design made for beginners A warm wooden board and large, clear type instead of a cold, intimidating screen. A learn-to-play-Go experience that says "I can do this too." ā–  Great for Ā· Anyone who wants to learn Go but doesn't know where to start Ā· Learners who want to really understand the rules (liberties, atari, capture, territory) Ā· Parents starting Go with their kids Ā· Returning players brushing up the basics Place your first stone with First Go today.

Screenshots

Dr. Sudoku2 screens
Learn Baduk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dr. Sudoku at none against Learn Baduk's 1. Dr. Sudoku also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.5). Learn Baduk's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Learn Baduk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dr. Sudoku asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dr. Sudoku ships an update every 6 months, Learn Baduk every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Dr. Sudoku versus Learn Baduk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDr. SudokuLearn Baduk
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSUD Inc.Jaeyoun Kim

In-app purchases

None

Dr. Sudoku

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Learn Baduk

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.79

Questions

Is Dr. Sudoku free?
Dr. Sudoku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Learn Baduk free?
Learn Baduk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dr. Sudoku or Learn Baduk have ads?
Both Dr. Sudoku and Learn Baduk show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dr. Sudoku or Learn Baduk?
Dr. Sudoku ships an update every 6 months, and Learn Baduk every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dr. Sudoku was updated on October 25, 2026 and Learn Baduk on November 6, 2026.

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