Comparison

Sudoku vs Basic

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku

Engage your mind with a comprehensive number puzzle game offering classic Sudoku and over 35 unique variants. Enjoy themed weekly challenges, smart hints, and a clean design for a relaxing yet challenging brain-training experience.

Highlights
  • Classic Sudoku
  • 35+ Sudoku variants
  • Themed Weekly Challenges
  • Smart hints and explanations
  • Minimalist design
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Cloud sync
Features
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Sudoku & Variants by Logic Wiz – Relaxing Brain Training Puzzle Game. Discover the ultimate Sudoku experience with Sudoku & Variants by Logic Wiz – a fun, relaxing, and brain-boosting number puzzle game. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned puzzle master, this app will challenge your logic and sharpen your mind. Enjoy classic Sudoku and explore over 35 unique Sudoku variants, each introducing fresh logic twists — like Killer Sudoku, Diagonal Sudoku, Sandwich Sudoku, Arrow Sudoku, and many more. 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 • Over 35 unique Sudoku variants to explore • 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 • Six difficulty levels, from Beginner to Master • A perfect mix of relaxation and brain training • Regular updates with new puzzles and variants Popular Variants Include: Killer, Sandwich, Thermo, Diagonal, Jigsaw (Irregular), Arrow, Windoku, Skyscraper, X-Sum, Kropki, German Whisper, Renban, XV, Lockout, Between Lines, Universal, Couples, Twisted Consecutive, and many more. 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 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

Basic

Features
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Basic: Mine Sweeper is a modern, lightweight take on the classic puzzle game. Tap to reveal cells, flag suspicious tiles, and clear the board without hitting a mine. Built for focus and speed: • Clean, responsive controls • Easy / Medium / Hard + Custom board size • Offline gameplay • Local stats and best times • Sound on/off and simple theme settings • Resume where you left off Whether you play for a quick round or a long session, Basic: Mine Sweeper delivers the classic challenge in a minimal, smooth interface.

Screenshots

Sudoku4 screens
Basic3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sudoku at Free against Basic's $0.99. Basic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Sudoku is free to download; Basic costs $0.99 up front. Sudoku sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Basic asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku ships an update fortnightly, Basic every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sudoku versus Basic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudokuBasic
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.8 (1.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLogic-WizERCUMENT BERKE ARASTAMAN

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

Basic

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
None

Basic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sudoku free?
Sudoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Basic free?
Basic costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sudoku or Basic have ads?
Sudoku shows ads; Basic does not.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku or Basic?
Sudoku ships an update fortnightly, and Basic every 5 days. Most recently, Sudoku was updated on October 18, 2026 and Basic on September 22, 2026.

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