Comparison

Magic_8 vs Sudoku Widget

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

Head to head
About

Magic_8

Get answers to your questions from the future. Simply ask, then shake your device or tap your watch for a response. Features a minimalist design with interactive widgets and Siri support.

Highlights
  • Ask questions and receive answers
  • Shake to get a prediction
  • Apple Watch app and widgets
  • Interactive Home Screen widget
  • Siri and Shortcuts support
  • Minimalist black design
Features
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Ask your question and let Magic 8 answer from the future. Shake your iPhone, tap on Apple Watch, or use the widget whenever you want a quick answer. Features: - Minimal black design - Interactive Home Screen widget - Apple Watch app and watch-face widgets - Siri and Shortcuts support - No ads and no tracking

About

Sudoku Widget

Features
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Play Sudoku entirely from a widget. Install the app, add the widget to your Home Screen, and start a puzzle with no need to open the full app. All core interactions, including memo input and undo, are built into the widget itself. You can pause anytime and continue later from where you left off. The app includes a once-per-day streak mechanic, three difficulty levels, and selectable themes. 【Features】 - Play right on the widget Tap the widget on your Home Screen to enter numbers. Pick up where you left off instantly, anytime. - Notes Write down candidate numbers in each cell. Multiple notes can be displayed at once for a full Sudoku experience. - Highlight Tap a number to highlight all matching numbers on the board. Memo candidates light up too, making it easier to find the answer. - Streak Complete a daily puzzle to build your streak. Automatically synced across devices via iCloud. - Themes Customize with your favorite color theme. More themes coming soon. - Difficulty Choose from three levels: Easy, Medium, and Hard. - Undo Undo your last move. --- One puzzle a day, from your Home Screen. ---

Screenshots

Magic_83 screens
Sudoku Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Magic_8 at 3 against Sudoku Widget's 1. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic_8 ships an update every 3 weeks, Sudoku Widget every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Magic_8 versus Sudoku Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic_8Sudoku Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB8 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThe Agile Monkeys SLMizapps

In-app purchases

None

Magic_8

No in-app purchases

None

Sudoku Widget

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magic_8 free?
Magic_8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sudoku Widget free?
Sudoku Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Magic_8 or Sudoku Widget have ads?
Neither Magic_8 nor Sudoku Widget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic_8 or Sudoku Widget?
Magic_8 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sudoku Widget every 6 weeks. Most recently, Magic_8 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sudoku Widget on October 28, 2026.

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