Comparison

Jinks! vs Sudoku

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

Head to head
About

Jinks!

A highly addictive, fast-paced arcade game with simple one-touch controls. Dodge incoming objects and strategically use shields to survive as long as possible. Offers unlimited playtime with various themes.

Highlights
  • One-touch gameplay
  • Unlimited playtime
  • Fast-paced action
  • Strategic movement
  • Collectible shields
  • Variety of themes
Features
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Jinks! - A highly addictive game. Simple one touch game play with unlimited playing time. * Fast paced game play, can you keep up? * Develop strategies to stay in control! * Predict movement to plan your next step! No levels, no limits, keeps you entertained for hours. Jinks! comes in a variety of beautiful and fun themes. Contact: hello@jinks.app --- Leahland: "This game re­minds me of so many oth­er clas­sic games, but with its own unique style. It’s easy to pick up and play, but gets chal­leng­ing pret­ty quick­ly." walkernyranger: "First game I’ve found in a while that’s su­per sim­ple, yet ad­dic­tive. Great if you need to burn just a minute or two!" rminerick: "Ad­dic­tive and easy to pick up when you have a few idle min­utes." --- How to play: Dodge objects to stay alive. Just tap to move to a new position. A new object is generated every few seconds when staying in place. But every time you move, a new one is created immediately! Moving creates a black hole, absorbing everything it touches. Time your movement wisely! Collect shield items to gain extra protection. When you get hit, your shield gets destroyed in an explosion. This explosion will destroy every object it reaches. Maintain control over the board by timing your movement and using your shields. Have fun!

About

Sudoku

Engage in classic Sudoku puzzles designed for all skill levels. Offers multiple difficulty modes, helpful tools like pencil mode and hints, and daily challenges to keep your mind sharp and relaxed.

Highlights
  • Multiple difficulty levels (Easy, Medium, Hard)
  • Pencil mode for notes
  • Hint system
  • Daily challenges
  • Game Center integration
  • Relaxing themes
Features
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Relax and sharpen your mind with Sudoku: Puzzles for Relaxation! Designed for players of all levels, our app brings classic Sudoku puzzles in Easy, Medium, and Hard modes. Enjoy intuitive controls, relaxing themes, and error-checking features to boost your skills while you unwind. Key Features: - Multiple Difficulty Levels: Choose Easy, Medium, or Hard puzzles to match your skill level. - Pencil Mode: Take notes and use hints to guide your logic. - Game Center Support: Track your best scores and challenge yourself to improve. - Confetti Celebration: Finish a puzzle and enjoy a fun celebration! - Daily Challenges: A new puzzle every day to keep your mind sharp. Relax, play, and challenge yourself to become a Sudoku master! Download now and start enjoying classic Sudoku puzzles anywhere, anytime.

Screenshots

Jinks!4 screens
Sudoku3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sudoku at Free against Jinks!'s $1.99. Sudoku also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2). Jinks!'s advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 4). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Sudoku is free to download; Jinks! costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sudoku holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jinks! has 25 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jinks! ships an update every 5 days, Sudoku every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Jinks! versus Sudoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJinks!Sudoku
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (25 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimon NickelHaplo, LLC

Customer experience

Jinks!

All ratings26 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative19.2%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Sudoku

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Jinks!

No in-app purchases

None

Sudoku

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jinks! free?
Jinks! costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sudoku free?
Sudoku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jinks! or Sudoku?
Sudoku is rated higher. Jinks! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Sudoku averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Jinks! or Sudoku have ads?
Neither Jinks! nor Sudoku shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jinks! or Sudoku?
Jinks! ships an update every 5 days, and Sudoku every 4 days. Most recently, Jinks! was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sudoku on November 4, 2026.

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