Comparison

Sudoku vs Sudoku Elegance

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 classic number puzzle game featuring over a thousand levels of increasing difficulty. Utilize visual hints and note-taking features to aid your progress. This game offers a relaxing way to train your brain and test your logic skills, playable offline.

Highlights
  • 1000+ levels
  • Note-taking in squares
  • Visual hints
  • Offline play
  • No time limit
  • Progress saving
Features
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Solve more than hundreds of levels in this addictive sudoku puzzle game. Challenging and increasing difficulty each level. Toggle visual hints to your preference and make notes in any square. Train your brain and become the Sudoku master! FEATURES • 1000+ levels • Make notes in any square • Easy control, only use one finger • Saves your progress • Show moves after each level • Addictive gameplay • No time limit • Easy to hard sedoku levels • Restart the level if you are stuck • Relaxing game to kill time and relieve stress • Challenge your brain and test your IQ • Play offline, no internet connection required • Download for free HOW TO PLAY • Tap an empty square to select it • Tap the digit to fill in • Make sure the digits 1 to 9 appear only once in each row, column and block • Tap the pencil button to toggle note mode • Toggle line and digit hints in the menu to adjust difficulty • Complete the level and unlock the next sidoku level • Solve and puzzle on! CONTACT Cellcrowd is a small Dutch indie developer focused on developing quality apps and games for iPhone™ and iPad™ devices. For any questions or feedback, contact us at support@cellcrowd.com Terms & Conditions: https://www.cellcrowd.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.cellcrowd.com/privacy

About

Sudoku Elegance

Features
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Sudoku Elegance: The Refined Brain Workout & Classic Number Puzzle Rediscover the timeless joy of classic Sudoku with a clean, modern, and beautifully crafted experience. Sudoku Elegance is meticulously designed for puzzle enthusiasts of all skill levels—from curious beginners learning the basics to seasoned masters seeking the ultimate logic challenge. Stripping away cluttered menus and visual distractions, Sudoku Elegance places pure logic and focus at the heart of your gameplay. Whether you want to relax after a busy day, train your brain during a commute, or push your problem-solving skills to the limit, this is the perfect digital companion. Key Features 100 Handcrafted Levels: A thoughtfully structured progression curve ensuring smooth, rewarding gameplay from start to finish. 4 Balanced Difficulty Tiers: Easy: Perfect for beginners, casual players, and light mental relaxation. Medium: Designed to sharpen basic deduction skills and pattern recognition. Hard: Demands careful foresight, tactical thinking, and deeper strategies. Expert: Complex logic puzzles built to challenge true Sudoku masters. Minimalist & Elegant Interface: A clean color scheme, fluid animations, and readable typography designed to reduce eye strain during extended sessions. 100% Offline Gameplay: No internet connection or Wi-Fi required. Play seamlessly on planes, trains, subways, or anywhere you go. Essential Helper Tools: Pencil / Note Mode: Jot down candidate numbers directly on the grid to plan your moves. Instant Error Checking: Optional highlighting to spot mistakes and duplicates easily. Undo & Eraser: Quickly correct accidental inputs without losing your rhythm. Why Play Sudoku Elegance? Sudoku is widely recognized as one of the best logic-based exercises for cognitive health. Playing regularly helps: Boost Memory & Focus: Tracking numbers across rows, columns, and 3x3 grids actively stimulates short-term memory and concentration. Develop Logical Thinking: Every cell requires deduction and elimination, strengthening daily problem-solving abilities. Relieve Stress: The calm, methodical nature of number placement provides a meditative break from a noisy world. Embrace the beauty of pure numbers. Download Sudoku Elegance today and elevate your mind with every completed grid!

Screenshots

Sudoku4 screens
Sudoku Elegance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sudoku at none against Sudoku Elegance's 1. Sudoku also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). Sudoku Elegance's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days). On price, ads 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 Elegance sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sudoku asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku ships an update every 10 days, Sudoku Elegance every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Sudoku versus Sudoku Elegance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudokuSudoku Elegance
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel Cornelis Johannes Maria van GeelAhmet Ali Kesen

In-app purchases

None

Sudoku

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Sudoku Elegance

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Sudoku free?
Sudoku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sudoku Elegance free?
Sudoku Elegance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sudoku or Sudoku Elegance have ads?
Both Sudoku and Sudoku Elegance show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku or Sudoku Elegance?
Sudoku ships an update every 10 days, and Sudoku Elegance every 2 days. Most recently, Sudoku was updated on September 20, 2026 and Sudoku Elegance on September 22, 2026.

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