# Sudoku Multiplayer Puzzles vs Parlor

The clearest difference is rating: Parlor at 5.0 against Sudoku Multiplayer Puzzles's 4.4. Parlor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). Sudoku Multiplayer Puzzles's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sudoku Multiplayer Puzzles sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Parlor sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Parlor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku Multiplayer Puzzles has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sudoku Multiplayer Puzzles ships an update monthly, Parlor every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sudoku Multiplayer Puzzles | Parlor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-multiplayer-puzzles/id1538613985/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parlor-multiplayer-games/id6751919472/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.5** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Peter Minwegen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536238559) | [Tifany Pan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816393725) |

## What reviewers say

### Sudoku Multiplayer Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-multiplayer-puzzles/id1538613985)

Engage in thrilling number-slashing adventures with various Sudoku game modes, including classic, multiplayer, and unique twists. Compete globally, challenge friends, defeat bosses, and track your progress with detailed stats and achievements.

**Highlights:** Classic Sudoku Puzzles, Multiplayer Classic Sudoku, Waterfall Game Mode, Challenge a Friend Mode, Foursquare Sudoku Puzzles, Multiplayer Foursquare Sudoku, Sudoku Boss Battles, Progress Tracking & Stats

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Armful of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Duffel Bag of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Slash Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wheelbarrow of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Boatload of Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| Slash Pass | $29.99 | one-time |


### Parlor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parlor-multiplayer-games/id6751919472)

This app brings the fun of game night to your phone with a variety of social games, including detective mysteries and party classics. It's designed for groups to interact, laugh, and collaborate, offering immersive experiences with custom clues and puzzles.

**Highlights:** Instant party games, Immersive mystery experiences, Face-to-face group interaction, Easy hosting and customization, Custom clues with photos and AR, Social deduction and creative games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Who Stole My Matcha | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Retrospector | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Rift | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sudoku Multiplayer Puzzles free?

Sudoku Multiplayer Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Parlor free?

Parlor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sudoku Multiplayer Puzzles or Parlor?

Parlor is rated higher. Sudoku Multiplayer Puzzles averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Parlor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sudoku Multiplayer Puzzles or Parlor have ads?

Sudoku Multiplayer Puzzles shows ads; Parlor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sudoku Multiplayer Puzzles or Parlor?

Sudoku Multiplayer Puzzles ships an update monthly, and Parlor every 4 days. Most recently, Sudoku Multiplayer Puzzles was updated on October 29, 2026 and Parlor on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*