Comparison

SudokuFriend vs - PLUS ULTRA -

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

Head to head
About

SudokuFriend

Easily input and play Sudoku puzzles from magazines on your mobile device. Features include saving progress, note-taking for numbers, and an undo function for mistakes. Original puzzles may be added in future updates.

Highlights
  • Input Sudoku puzzles from magazines
  • Save and load game progress
  • Take notes on numbers
  • Undo function for mistakes
  • Play on the go
Features
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[Sudoku : number place] It is an application that allows you to enjoy the sudoku puzzle on the go by easily entering the sudoku puzzle published in the magazine. It has the following functions ・Save and load function ・You can write down the number under consideration ・Rewind operation with UNDO function This app has no original question. We are also considering delivering the original question in update.

About

- PLUS ULTRA -

Features
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PLUS ULTRA is a one-tap pixel art 2D action game where you dash through oncoming blocks with split-second timing. Simple controls, deep strategy. Read the distance to each block and dash at the last possible moment. Chain EXCELLENT judgments to push your score multiplier higher. Graze past blocks for bonus points. Every split-second decision matters. ------ 9 Unique Characters ------ Each character has different HP, dash speed, and unique abilities. A dual-ability system with both passive and active skills. Your character choice shapes your score attack strategy. ------ 3 Game Modes ------ ENDLESS — How long can you survive as the scroll speed keeps accelerating? In TEAM ENDLESS, form a team of 3 characters. Swap between them, manage stamina, and chain relay bonuses for the highest score. STAGE — 48 stages in total. Clear 3 missions per stage (No Miss / Score / Full Combo) and collect stars. CLASSIC — Pure skill-based competition with fixed stats. Feel the tension as gimmicks switch every 15 blocks. ------ Features ------ One-Tap Controls — Simple enough for anyone to pick up, but true mastery is a real challenge. Pixel Art Graphics — Pixel art meets mecha UI. Retro and futuristic collide. Combo System — Three-tier judgments: EXCELLENT / GOOD / BAD. Keep your combo going to raise your score multiplier. Graze Bonus — Score bonus points by grazing past blocks. Online Rankings — Compete against players from around the world. 51 Trophies — Plenty of content for dedicated players. 3 Languages — Japanese, English, and Korean. ------ Who Is This For? ------ You love timing-based gameplay like rhythm games. You love retro games and pixel art aesthetics. You're looking for a quick arcade game to pick up and play anytime. You love score attacks and climbing the rankings. You enjoy the strategy of character builds and team composition. Free to play. Contains ads (removable via in-app purchase).

Screenshots

SudokuFriend4 screens
- PLUS ULTRA -4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SudokuFriend at none against - PLUS ULTRA -'s 1. - PLUS ULTRA -'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. - PLUS ULTRA - sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SudokuFriend asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SudokuFriend ships an update every 2 months, - PLUS ULTRA - every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SudokuFriend versus - PLUS ULTRA -: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudokuFriend- PLUS ULTRA -
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkazumasa fujiharazawascript

In-app purchases

None

SudokuFriend

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

- PLUS ULTRA -

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is SudokuFriend free?
SudokuFriend is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is - PLUS ULTRA - free?
- PLUS ULTRA - is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SudokuFriend or - PLUS ULTRA - have ads?
Both SudokuFriend and - PLUS ULTRA - show ads.
Which is updated more often, SudokuFriend or - PLUS ULTRA -?
SudokuFriend ships an update every 2 months, and - PLUS ULTRA - every 3 weeks. Most recently, SudokuFriend was updated on October 1, 2026 and - PLUS ULTRA - on September 30, 2026.

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