Comparison

Sudoku vs Muddi

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

Muddi

Features
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Get rid of all your cards as fast as possible. The one left with 0 cards wins. It's tactical and a little bit of luck. A game is between 2-5 min. Ace is the lowest — then 2, 3 etc. J, Q, K = King is the highest. Clears the pile: a 10 or 4 cards of the same rank Start by placing your highest card in the middle and work your way down from there. You'll figure it out quickly. Make some legendary games. Play it physically - It's so fun. Up to 4 players

Screenshots

Sudoku4 screens
Muddi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Muddi at none against Sudoku's shown. Muddi also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, 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 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Muddi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku ships an update fortnightly, Muddi weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sudoku versus Muddi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudokuMuddi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLogic-WizMorten Jensen

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

Muddi

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
1 purchases

Muddi

One-time1
  • Support the developer$0.99

Questions

Is Sudoku free?
Sudoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Muddi free?
Muddi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sudoku or Muddi have ads?
Sudoku shows ads; Muddi does not.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku or Muddi?
Sudoku ships an update fortnightly, and Muddi weekly. Most recently, Sudoku was updated on November 11, 2026 and Muddi on October 31, 2026.

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