# Sudoku ▢ vs PlaySimple Cryptogram

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PlaySimple Cryptogram at 25K against Sudoku ▢'s 20. PlaySimple Cryptogram also leads on chart position (#73 vs unranked) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sudoku ▢ sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and PlaySimple Cryptogram sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sudoku ▢ against 4.9 for PlaySimple Cryptogram. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlaySimple Cryptogram has 25K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sudoku ▢ ships an update monthly, PlaySimple Cryptogram fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sudoku ▢ | PlaySimple Cryptogram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id1526012921/reviews) | **[4.9 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playsimple-cryptogram/id6741839590/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 27.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#73** |
| Size | 68 MB | 248 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [nguyen thanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481436893) | [PlaySimple Games Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1189416142) |

## 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 |


### PlaySimple Cryptogram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playsimple-cryptogram/id6741839590)

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Free · Word, #93 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

Engage in a word logic puzzle game where you decode encrypted messages by substituting letters. With varying difficulty levels and diverse categories, it offers a stimulating challenge for puzzle enthusiasts of all kinds.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of engaging cryptogram puzzles, Puzzles from diverse categories, Intuitive and straightforward gameplay, Hints and letter reveal assistance, Daily new puzzle challenges

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ladder Deal 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Timed Deal 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip'its Pack | $2.49 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hint Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Basic Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Screen Burst Hint 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Hints Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Forced Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Timed Deal 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Skip'its Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 💡 Good for the brain

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and loses progress
- 🔋 Battery draining issue
- 🤯 Frustrating revive mechanic
- 🤏 Small touch targets for ads

**Reported bugs**

- App randomly closes and loses progress
- Overheating issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to enlarge letters
- Improved ad experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sudoku ▢ free?

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

### Is PlaySimple Cryptogram free?

PlaySimple Cryptogram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sudoku ▢ or PlaySimple Cryptogram?

PlaySimple Cryptogram is rated higher. Sudoku ▢ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while PlaySimple Cryptogram averages 4.9 from 25K ratings.

### Do Sudoku ▢ or PlaySimple Cryptogram have ads?

Both Sudoku ▢ and PlaySimple Cryptogram show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sudoku ▢ or PlaySimple Cryptogram?

Sudoku ▢ ships an update monthly, and PlaySimple Cryptogram fortnightly. Most recently, Sudoku ▢ was updated on October 25, 2026 and PlaySimple Cryptogram on October 25, 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.*