Comparison

Sudoku vs Binary Sudoku+

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku

Explore a vast collection of classic and unique Sudoku puzzles with fresh logic twists. Enjoy themed weekly challenges, smart hints, and a beautiful minimal design for a relaxing yet brain-boosting experience. Unlock advanced levels and variants with an optional premium purchase.

Highlights
  • Over 40 Sudoku variants
  • Themed weekly challenges
  • Smart hints and strategy explanations
  • Beginner to expert levels
  • Light and dark modes
  • Cloud sync across devices
Features
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Sudoku & Variants by Logic Wiz - Relaxing Brain Training Puzzle Game NEW: THE SET LEVEL Think in sets. Solve like a mathematician. The new SET level brings puzzles and strategies built on Set Equivalence Theory (SET), the mathematics behind the famous Phistomefel Ring. Every SET puzzle needs a set idea to crack it, so each board shows you a new way to see Sudoku. SET puzzles come as classic Sudoku and as variant Sudoku. When the usual chains run dry, SET finds the move. Ready to solve like the experts? Open the SET level and try one today. Discover Sudoku & Variants by Logic Wiz, a fun, relaxing and brain-boosting number puzzle game. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned puzzle master, this app will challenge your logic and sharpen your mind. Enjoy classic Sudoku, then explore the world of Sudoku variants. Each variant adds a fresh logic twist, like Killer Sudoku, Diagonal Sudoku, Sandwich Sudoku and Arrow Sudoku. New variants arrive all the time. Take on our Themed Weekly Challenges, where handcrafted puzzle sets revolve around fun, creative topics to keep things fresh and engaging every week. Key Features: • A wide variety of handcrafted puzzles • Classic Sudoku for all skill levels • Fresh logic mechanics with each variant • Weekly Challenges built around fun themes • Smart hints and strategy explanations, no guessing required • Beautiful minimal design for focused play • Levels from Beginner to Master, and now the SET level for true experts • A perfect mix of relaxation and brain training • Regular updates with new puzzles and variants All the Variants: Killer, Sandwich, Jigsaw (Irregular), Thermo, Slow Thermo, Diagonal, Arrow, Windoku, Skyscraper, Zipper Lines, X-Sum, Little Unique Killer, Consecutive, Non-Consecutive, Palindrome, Kropki, German Whispers, Dutch Whispers, Chess Knight, Chess King, Bishop, Greater-Than, XV, Reflection, Quadruple, Slingshot, Even-Odd, Between Lines, Lockout Lines, Running Cells, Ascending Sequences, Renban, Universal, Couples, Twisted Consecutive, Axia, Vertex, Index Lookup, Friendly Cells, Dutch Flatmates and Pulse. Additional Features: • Multiple variants on a single board • Unique logical solution for every puzzle • Track progress, stats and accomplishments • Light and Dark modes • Multiple pencil mark styles and notations • Error checking and solving aids • Cloud sync across devices • Optimized for iPhone and iPad Premium is an optional in-app purchase. The SET level, and some other levels, variants and features, need Premium. Inspired by puzzle communities like Cracking the Cryptic, Sudoku & Variants by Logic Wiz is ideal for solvers who love clever twists and deep logic, without the need to guess.

About

Binary Sudoku+

Engage your mind with over 1300 levels of logic puzzles that combine the calm of Tango with Sudoku's challenge. Enjoy handcrafted puzzles from easy to expert, and test your speed in challenge modes. It's a satisfying new twist on a classic brain-training experience.

Highlights
  • 1300+ levels
  • Handcrafted puzzles
  • Challenge mode
  • Sudoku × Symmetry twist
  • Brain-training
  • Addictive and relaxing
Features
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Binary Sudoku+: a calm binary logic puzzle. 1300+ levels and a new daily board. Three rules, endless depth: Fill the grid with two symbols. Every row and column holds an equal number of each. Never three of the same in a row. Challenge Your Mind with 1300+ Levels! 800+ Handcrafted Puzzles - From easy to expert! 500+ Challenge Mode Levels - Beat the clock! A new Daily puzzle every day. Sudoku × Symmetry - A satisfying new twist! Why Players Keep Coming Back: Addictive & Relaxing - Perfect for quick play or deep focus. Brain-Training - Sharpen logic & problem-solving skills. Fair ads - play first, not ads. Download Now & Start Solving!

Screenshots

Sudoku4 screens
Binary Sudoku+4 screens

Verdict

The call

Sudoku and Binary Sudoku+ both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Sudoku's written reviews are positive against 38% of Binary Sudoku+'s. Sudoku also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 192). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Binary Sudoku+ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sudoku against 4.8 for Binary Sudoku+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku has 1.7K ratings behind it against 192, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Sudoku's written reviews are positive against 38% of Binary Sudoku+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku ships an update fortnightly, Binary Sudoku+ every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sudoku versus Binary Sudoku+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudokuBinary Sudoku+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.7K ratings)4.8 (192 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.1% of reviews — better37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.7K — better192
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLogic-WizBenjamin Miller

Customer experience

Sudoku

All ratings1,674 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews461 reviews
Positive88.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative9.5%

Binary Sudoku+

All ratings192 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative37.5%

Bugs and requests

Sudoku

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Puzzle #427 on hard mode has issues
  • Ads pause background audio

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to highlight individual pencil marks
  • Option to reset completed puzzles
  • Custom rule sets for user-created puzzles
  • Improved dark mode visibility

Binary Sudoku+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Sudoku

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Premium Lifetime Promotion$20.99
  • Premium Lifetime Special$20.99
  • Premium Lifetime$24.99
8 purchases

Binary Sudoku+

Subscriptions2
  • Spark & Spiral Plus$4.991 Month
  • Spark & Spiral Plus Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time6
  • Extreme Pack$0.99
  • Legendary Pack$0.99
  • Premium Icon Pack$0.99
Show 3 more
  • 100 Hints$0.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Remove Ads & Unlimited Hints$5.99

Questions

Is Sudoku free?
Sudoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Binary Sudoku+ free?
Binary Sudoku+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sudoku or Binary Sudoku+?
Binary Sudoku+ is rated higher. Sudoku averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Binary Sudoku+ averages 4.8 from 192 ratings.
Do Sudoku or Binary Sudoku+ have ads?
Both Sudoku and Binary Sudoku+ show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku or Binary Sudoku+?
Sudoku ships an update fortnightly, and Binary Sudoku+ every 9 days. Most recently, Sudoku was updated on November 11, 2026 and Binary Sudoku+ on November 9, 2026.

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