Comparison

Pro vs Hexudoku

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

Head to head
About

Pro

This app offers a unique Sudoku experience with Apple Pencil support for drawing numbers and a step-by-step solver. Create your own puzzles, enjoy Zen mode for focused play, and tackle challenging puzzles from a renowned creator.

Highlights
  • Apple Pencil drawing and input
  • Step-by-step solver with explanations
  • Puzzle author mode for creation
  • Zen mode for distraction-free play
  • Light & Dark mode support
  • Gameplay customization options
  • Includes puzzles by Arto Inkala
Features
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Pro:Sudoku is a fresh take on the traditional Sudoku game. This doesn't mean this app is just yet another Sudoku app. Pro:Sudoku brings powerful features to make your Sudoku puzzling even more fun and entertaining. Some of the features include: * Support for Apple Pencil: Draw your numbers with Apple Pencil on iPad just like with Pen on Paper. Need to correct a mistake? Just draw an X over the number you want to remove and it will be gone. It's that easy! This feature is powered by handwriting recognition done with on-device intelligence, which means no data is taken anywhere to be processed. Plus you can play with Pro:Sudoku from anywhere, even with no connectivity. You can also input and clear pencil notes in your cells. * Keyboard support: If you prefer to play with keyboard and trackpad on iPad, you can do it with Pro:Sudoku. * Step-by-Step Solver: Got stuck with a puzzle? Pro:Sudoku comes with a solver to help you move ahead. The solver will also explain why that step can be taken, to help you understand advanced solving techniques. (Note that "diabolical"-level techniques are not yet supported.) * Puzzle Author mode: So you can create your own puzzles and share them with friends. * Full undo/redo support, including for changes made by the solver. * Zen mode: Tap on the chevron next to the puzzle board to move the on-screen controls completely out of view. This option lets you focus entirely on your puzzle when playing with Apple Pencil. * Light & Dark: Pro:Sudoku respects your system light/dark setting to make sure your puzzle solving always matches your current environment. * Gameplay Options: Tap on a cell in the puzzle board to have Pro:Sudoku highlight other cells according to your options: You can change whether cells in the same column/row/group, or cells with the same number are highlighted. You can also set whether Pro:Sudoku should highlight mistakes or let you figure them out by yourself. You can also change the color used for numbers drawn in with Apple Pencil or placed with the on-screen controls. * Challenges: Puzzles created by the famous Finnish mathematician and Sudoku puzzle creator Arto Inkala are included with Pro:Sudoku, so you can test your puzzle solving skills against the hardest known puzzles.¹ No Apple Pencil? You can still play with the on-screen controls on iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, or even mix pencil-drawn strokes and numbers placed with controls on iPad. Pro:Sudoku is under active development and even more exciting features will be unveiled soon. ¹ Arto Inkala's puzzles are used under permission.

About

Hexudoku

Features
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Hexadecimal Sudoku (16×16): Play with digits 0–9 and A–F for a deeper logic challenge. Classic Sudoku (9×9): Switch anytime for a familiar experience. Daily Puzzle: The same daily challenge for everyone. Multiple Difficulties: Easy, Moderate, and Hard. Smart Hints: 5 free daily clues, with extra hints available by watching ads. Notes & Pencil Marks: Keep track of candidates. Undo/Redo: Step backward and forward through your moves. Pause Mode: Hide the grid when you step away. Stats & Personal Bests: Track solves and average time by difficulty. Light/Dark/System Themes: Matches your device preference. Accessible & Clean UI: Fast gameplay with clear highlights.

Screenshots

Pro4 screens
Hexudoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hexudoku at Free against Pro's $4.99. Hexudoku also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On ads, 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

Hexudoku is free to download; Pro costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pro ships an update every 2 months, Hexudoku daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pro versus Hexudoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProHexudoku
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBruno Philipe Resende SilvaRajesh Vaidheeswarran

In-app purchases

None

Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Hexudoku

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pro free?
Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hexudoku free?
Hexudoku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pro or Hexudoku have ads?
Neither Pro nor Hexudoku shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pro or Hexudoku?
Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Hexudoku daily. Most recently, Pro was updated on October 7, 2026 and Hexudoku on October 21, 2026.

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