# Decypher vs King Sudoku

The clearest difference is rating: King Sudoku at 4.9 against Decypher's 1.0. King Sudoku also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 1). Decypher's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. King Sudoku sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Decypher asks for nothing beyond the download.

King Sudoku holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: King Sudoku has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Decypher ships an update weekly, King Sudoku every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Decypher | King Sudoku |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decypher/id1500566862/reviews) | **[4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-sudoku-classic-puzzles/id6757116830/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chun Wong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534425422) | [Enis shelbaya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614712179) |

## What reviewers say

### Decypher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decypher/id1500566862)

Engage in a team-based word guessing game where players give clues to help their team find specific words. It's a fun challenge to test your vocabulary and deduction skills.

**Highlights:** Team-based gameplay, Clue giving, Word finding challenges, Multiplayer mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### King Sudoku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-sudoku-classic-puzzles/id6757116830)

Enjoy Sudoku puzzles without intrusive advertisements. This app offers a distraction-free environment with multiple difficulty levels and daily challenges. Save your progress and play offline, anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Zero interrupting ads, Multiple difficulty levels, Clean, minimal interface, Auto-save progress, Daily Sudoku challenges, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| sub_supporter_yearly | $0.99 | per year |
| King Sudoku Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| sub_patron_yearly | $2.99 | per year |
| King Sudoku Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| sub_champion_yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| King Sudoku Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| sub_benefactor_yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| King Sudoku Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| sub_icon_yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| sub_legend_yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Decypher free?

Decypher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is King Sudoku free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Decypher or King Sudoku?

King Sudoku is rated higher. Decypher averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while King Sudoku averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.

### Do Decypher or King Sudoku have ads?

King Sudoku shows ads; Decypher does not.

### Which is updated more often, Decypher or King Sudoku?

Decypher ships an update weekly, and King Sudoku every 8 days. Most recently, Decypher was updated on October 9, 2026 and King Sudoku on October 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.*