Comparison

ナンプレ京APP vs Sudoku Master

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

Head to head
About

ナンプレ京APP

Enjoy a vast collection of free Sudoku puzzles with varying difficulty levels, from easy to super hard. This app offers detailed technique explanations and a comfortable, user-friendly interface. Play offline at your own pace and track your solving times.

Highlights
  • 300+ puzzles per level (1-8)
  • Super hard puzzle levels
  • Detailed technique explanations
  • Offline play
  • Memo and coloring functions
  • Unlimited hints
  • Time tracking
Features
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The official app for "Sudoku Kyo", the famous browser version of sudoku that you can enjoy free. You can enjoy the app offline for free. There are 300 puzzles for each of levels 1-8 + 300 additional super hard puzzles for each of levels 1-8. We are looking forward to all of you sudoku fans giving it a try. A large collection of sudoku techniques has also been added. Only Sudoku Kyo has this many explanations of techniques. The browser version of "Sudoku Kyo" has a lot of good sudoku puzzles that can be solved just in time without using temporary placement, and the puzzles have been carefully sorted into different levels from easy to hard, so it has been highly rated by many users. In addition, we have succeeded in creating super hard puzzles by producing unique AI, which is based on our research of sudoku puzzles. While the majority of the difficult puzzles that are generally sold can be solved using just basic techniques, "Sudoku Kyo" brings together a variety of super difficult sudoku puzzles, which have revolutionized existing ones, such as using the XYZ-Wing technique after having used the the swordfish technique twice. [Puzzles] 300 new puzzles for each of Levels 1 to 8, all of which can be solved naturally, without duplicates and without temporary placement. In addition, 300 difficult sudoku puzzles for each of Levels 1 to 8 have been added. [Difficult sudoku puzzles] These are also problems that can be solved with logic. However, it requires technique, and if it is a general collection of difficult puzzles, it is about that of levels 1-2 of difficult Sudoku problems. In other words, it should be a difficult problem that you have never experienced. This is a super hard puzzle that looks easy, but that won't be easy to solve. Please give it a try! [Comfortable to use] It is easy to use, and just as comfortable to use as the browser version. It has a memo function, coloring, redo, unlimited hints, and the time it takes for you to solve it is also recorded. [Play it offline and at your own pace] You can solve puzzles with the Sudoku Kyo APP offline and at your own pace. You can use it in the bits of spare time you have, or on your way to work or school, and enjoy solving difficult puzzles in your own time (ad packets are used to display advertisements). [How to use] Double tap to input confirmed numbers and memo numbers. Cell color and text color can be set. The function of each button is C: Clear the cell ←: Redo Copy and Paste: Copy and paste memos. Start again: Start the puzzle again from the beginning. Pause/Go back: Save where you are during a game (auto-save is also available) Hint: Displays cells that are incorrect in red. Next move: Randomly tells you the next move. [Techniques used in the Sudoku Kyo APP] Hidden Singles Naked Pairs/Triples Hidden Pairs/Triples Naked/Hidden Quads Pointing Pairs Box/Line Reduction X-Wing Simple Colouring Y-Wing Swordfish XYZ Wing BUG X-Cycles XY-Chain 3D Medusa Jellyfish Unique Rectangles Fireworks SK Loops Extended Unique Rect. Hidden Unique Rect's WXYZ Wing Aligned Pair Exclusion Exocet Grouped X-Cycles Empty Rectangles Finned X-Wing Finned Swordfish Altern. Inference Chains Sue-de-Coq Digit Forcing Chains Nishio Forcing Chains Cell Forcing Chains Unit Forcing Chains Almost Locked Sets Death Blossom Pattern Overlay Method Quad Forcing Chains

About

Sudoku Master

This brain-teasing logic game offers a fresh take on the classic Sudoku experience with a vibrant interface and unique elimination mechanics. Challenge yourself with various difficulty levels and enjoy offline play, with helpful tools to aid your puzzle-solving journey.

Highlights
  • Classic Sudoku gameplay
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Offline play
  • Hint system
  • Note-taking feature
  • Daily challenges
Features
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Sudoku Master is an intriguing brain teaser that takes the classic game of Sudoku to a whole new level. With its colorful interface and explosive elimination mechanic, it offers a unique and refreshing experience for Sudoku enthusiasts. Game Features: 1. Enjoy the timeless classic of Sudoku while experiencing enhanced features and mechanisms. 2. Challenge yourself with different difficulties of Sudoku puzzles, from beginners to experts. 3. No Wi-Fi required! Play Sudoku Master anytime, anywhere on your mobile device. 4. Utilize props to enhance your gaming experience and tackle even more complex Sudoku puzzles. Gameplay: 1. Fill in the numbers 1-9 within each 3x3 grid and across each row and column. 2. Challenge different Sudoku puzzles every day, complete the challenges, and unlock golden cups. 3. Use logic and reasoning to determine the best moves and solve puzzles efficiently. Mastering the Game: 1. Utilize the hint system to guide you when stuck on a puzzle. 2. Achieve faster solving speeds and records by using quick and clever reasoning techniques to solve Sudoku puzzles. 3. Make intelligent use of note-taking and marking to enhance your Sudoku reasoning skills and tackle even more complex puzzles. Sudoku Master is the ultimate logic challenge for Sudoku fans. Test your skills, exercise your brain, and immerse yourself in the world of Sudoku with this exciting and addictive game. Download Sudoku Master now and embark on a journey of puzzle-solving mastery! Terms of Service: https://www.infinityislandstudio.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.infinityislandstudio.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.infinityislandstudio.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.infinityislandstudio.com/privacy

Screenshots

ナンプレ京APP3 screens
Sudoku Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ナンプレ京APP at none against Sudoku Master's 10. ナンプレ京APP also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Sudoku Master's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 70%). On price, rating and device support 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 Master sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. ナンプレ京APP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for ナンプレ京APP against 4.7 for Sudoku Master. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 12 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of ナンプレ京APP's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sudoku Master's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ナンプレ京APP ships an update every 5 weeks, Sudoku Master every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ナンプレ京APP versus Sudoku Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterナンプレ京APPSudoku Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better4.7 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings412 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.212.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB167 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperARASHIYAMA DESIGN GARAGE LLC.INFINITY ISLAND STUDIO LIMITED

Customer experience

ナンプレ京APP

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative0.0%

Sudoku Master

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ナンプレ京APP

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Sudoku Master

Subscriptions3
  • Sudoku Master Weekly Premium$7.997 Days
  • Sudoku Master Monthly Premium$12.991 Month
  • Sudoku Master Yearly Premium$39.991 Year
One-time7
  • Starter Bundle$1.99
  • Tiny Ticket$1.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
Show 4 more
  • Rare Bundle$7.99
  • Small Ticket$7.99
  • Moderate Ticket$14.99
  • Considerable Ticket$25.99

Questions

Is ナンプレ京APP free?
ナンプレ京APP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sudoku Master free?
Sudoku Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ナンプレ京APP or Sudoku Master?
ナンプレ京APP is rated higher. ナンプレ京APP averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Sudoku Master averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do ナンプレ京APP or Sudoku Master have ads?
ナンプレ京APP shows ads; Sudoku Master does not.
Which is updated more often, ナンプレ京APP or Sudoku Master?
ナンプレ京APP ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sudoku Master every 3 months. Most recently, ナンプレ京APP was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sudoku Master on October 6, 2026.

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