Comparison

Sudoku vs Magic □

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku

Features
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Train your brain with thousands of Sudoku puzzles — from relaxing Easy grids to fiendish Expert challenges. Free to play, offline, anytime. WHETHER YOU'RE A BEGINNER OR A MASTER: Sudoku: Magic Grid Puzzle grows with you. Pick up a quick Easy puzzle on your lunch break or settle in for a hard Expert challenge that tests every logic skill you have. FEATURES: ◆ 4 Difficulty Levels — Easy, Medium, Hard, and Expert ◆ Smart Note-Taking — jot candidate numbers as you think ◆ Hints Without Spoilers — a gentle nudge when you're stuck ◆ 100% Offline — no Wi-Fi needed, play anywhere ◆ Global Leaderboard — see how your solve times rank worldwide ◆ Clean Modern UI — designed for iPhone and iPad GOOD FOR YOUR BRAIN: Regular Sudoku play sharpens logical thinking, improves concentration, and keeps your mind active. A perfect daily mental workout. HOW TO PLAY: Fill the 9x9 grid so every row, column, and 3x3 box contains the numbers 1–9. No repeats. Pure logic. No guessing needed. Download free and start your first puzzle in seconds.

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Magic □

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Magic Square Game Challenge your mind and test your puzzle-solving skills with the Magic Square game! This classic logic puzzle presents you with a grid of numbered tiles that you can rearrange to create a "magic square" — where every row, column, and diagonal add up to the same total. Designed for quick gameplay and endless fun, each puzzle gives you a new combination to solve. Features: - Intuitive Controls: Easily drag tiles into place and arrange them to create the magic square. - Hints & Tips: Stuck on a puzzle? Use hints to reveal the next move or to fill in one of the correct numbers. - Levels of Difficulty: Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, find a challenge that suits your level. - Minimalist Design: The game’s clean and simple interface helps you focus on the puzzle. - Ready to solve the mystery of the magic square? Start playing and see if you can complete each puzzle!

Screenshots

Sudoku4 screens
Magic □4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magic □ at none against Sudoku's 5. Magic □ also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. Sudoku sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Magic □ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku ships an update every 11 months, Magic □ every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Sudoku versus Magic □: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudokuMagic □
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 10 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDinh Bao Thang DuongNicholas Pompea

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Sudoku

One-time5
  • Kind Tip$0.99
  • Ad-Free Experience$0.99
  • Great Tip$1.99
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  • Amazing Tip$3.99
  • Outrageous Tip$6.99
None

Magic □

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sudoku free?
Sudoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic □ free?
Magic □ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sudoku or Magic □ have ads?
Sudoku shows ads; Magic □ does not.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku or Magic □?
Sudoku ships an update every 11 months, and Magic □ every 10 months. Most recently, Sudoku was updated on October 4, 2026 and Magic □ on October 12, 2026.

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