# Sudoku ▢ vs Cipher Master

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Cipher Master at 6.1K against Sudoku ▢'s 20. Cipher Master also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Sudoku ▢'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sudoku ▢ sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Cipher Master sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sudoku ▢ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cipher Master has 6.1K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sudoku ▢ | Cipher Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id1526012921/reviews)** | [4.5 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cipher-master-word-game/id1673410546/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **6.1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 242 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [nguyen thanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481436893) | [Hitapps Games LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648314473) |

## What reviewers say

### Sudoku ▢

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id1526012921)

Engage your mind with a classic Sudoku puzzle experience. Offers multiple difficulty levels, smart hints, and auto-save for uninterrupted gameplay. Enjoy a clean design and offline play to sharpen focus and logical thinking.

**Highlights:** Multiple difficulty levels, Smart hints, Auto-save progress, Offline play, Clean design

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monday Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| SudoKing Shopping | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tuesday Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wednesday Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Thursday Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Friday Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Saturday Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Sunday Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


### Cipher Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cipher-master-word-game/id1673410546)

Engage your mind with a new word puzzle game. Decipher hidden phrases, learn interesting facts, and enjoy wise thoughts from famous people. This game offers a fun way to train your brain, practice logic, and expand your knowledge.

**Highlights:** Decipher hidden phrases, Learn interesting facts, Solve word riddles, Train your brain, Practice logic, Discover wise thoughts

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small pack of energy | $3.29 | one-time |
| Small pack of hints | $3.49 | one-time |
| No ADS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big pack of energy | $5.49 | one-time |
| Big pack of hints | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and challenging game
- 💡 Interesting quotations and proverbs
- 👍 Large and easy-to-use letter squares

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive and disruptive ads during gameplay
- 🐛 Glitches with letter selection and scoring
- 🤔 Puzzles too easy for experienced players

**Reported bugs**

- Letters not registering properly
- Incorrect scoring and game over issues
- Ads not respecting device sound settings

**Requested features**

- Reduce ad frequency and disruption
- Provide an ad-free paid version
- Increase puzzle difficulty for more experienced users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sudoku ▢ free?

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

### Is Cipher Master free?

Cipher Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sudoku ▢ or Cipher Master?

Sudoku ▢ is rated higher. Sudoku ▢ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Cipher Master averages 4.5 from 6.1K ratings.

### Do Sudoku ▢ or Cipher Master have ads?

Both Sudoku ▢ and Cipher Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sudoku ▢ or Cipher Master?

Sudoku ▢ ships an update monthly, and Cipher Master monthly. Most recently, Sudoku ▢ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Cipher Master on November 7, 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.*