Sudoku vs Magic □
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sudoku
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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.
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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Sudoku sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Magic □ asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Sudoku | Magic □ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 10 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dinh Bao Thang Duong | Nicholas Pompea |
In-app purchases
Sudoku
- 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
Magic □
No in-app purchases







