# Square100! vs SudokuSmart

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SudokuSmart at none against Square100!'s 5. SudokuSmart also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Square100!'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Square100! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. SudokuSmart asks for nothing beyond the download.

Square100! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SudokuSmart has 19 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.

Square100! ships an update every 3 months, SudokuSmart every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Square100! | SudokuSmart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square100/id1508866361/reviews)** | [4.6 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudokusmart/id6738646281/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 36 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artuvan UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508866360) | [Felix Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781630400) |

## What reviewers say

### Square100!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square100/id1508866361)

A relaxing number puzzle game where you fill a grid with numbers from 1 to 100 using intuitive logic rules. It offers a calm, brain-training experience without timers or pressure, perfect for unwinding and improving focus.

**Highlights:** Relaxing gameplay with no time limits, Unique number sequence puzzle, Inspired by Sudoku, Brain training and focus improvement, Minimalist interface, Offline play supported

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Squarecoins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Squarecoins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2,500 Squarecoins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Squarecoins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $8.99 | one-time |


### SudokuSmart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudokusmart/id6738646281)

Engage with hundreds of number puzzles, master advanced solving techniques, and challenge friends. Offers daily, weekly, and monthly competitions with prizes. Includes a step-by-step helper and extensive customization options for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Daily and Weekly Sudokus with global leaderboard, Monthly tournaments with prizes, Step-by-step solving method helper, 750+ permanent levels of all difficulties, Scan Sudoku from photos, Customization options, Sandbox mode with advanced tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Square100! free?

Square100! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SudokuSmart free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Square100! or SudokuSmart?

Square100! is rated higher. Square100! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SudokuSmart averages 4.6 from 19 ratings.

### Do Square100! or SudokuSmart have ads?

Square100! shows ads; SudokuSmart does not.

### Which is updated more often, Square100! or SudokuSmart?

Square100! ships an update every 3 months, and SudokuSmart every 2 weeks. Most recently, Square100! was updated on October 21, 2026 and SudokuSmart on October 23, 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.*