# One Sudoku vs sudo

The clearest difference is price: One Sudoku at Free against sudo's $2.99. One Sudoku also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). sudo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

One Sudoku is free to download; sudo costs $2.99 up front. One Sudoku sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. sudo asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for One Sudoku against 5.0 for sudo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

One Sudoku ships an update every 3 months, sudo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and July 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | One Sudoku | sudo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-sudoku/id1495962031/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudo-simple-sudoku/id6451124108/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#196** |
| Size | 31 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cornelius Behrend](https://appshunter.io/developer/680700119) | [Arjun Mahanti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1028057606) |

## What reviewers say

### One Sudoku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-sudoku/id1495962031)

This app offers a vast collection of Sudoku puzzles with 11 unique types and adjustable difficulty. Engage in special events, compare scores globally, and unlock achievements. A premium club membership provides offline play and access to all puzzle variations without ads.

**Highlights:** 11 Sudoku puzzle types, Selectable difficulty levels, Special themed events, Global player comparisons, Unlockable achievements, Offline play with club membership

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Sudoku Club: Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| One Sudoku Club Promotion | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| One Sudoku Club: Yearly | $22.99 | per year |


### sudo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudo-simple-sudoku/id6451124108)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Enjoy a classic Sudoku experience with a vibrant twist, offering both color and number-based puzzles. Track your performance with detailed statistics and maintain your progress with streaks. This ad-free game provides a clean and engaging way to play.

**Highlights:** Color and number Sudoku puzzles, Ad-free gameplay, Progress tracking, Streaks and statistics, Supports iPhone and iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is One Sudoku free?

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

### Is sudo free?

sudo costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, One Sudoku or sudo?

One Sudoku and sudo are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do One Sudoku or sudo have ads?

One Sudoku shows ads; sudo does not.

### Which is updated more often, One Sudoku or sudo?

One Sudoku ships an update every 3 months, and sudo every 3 weeks. Most recently, One Sudoku was updated on September 6, 2026 and sudo on July 24, 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.*