# Cool Sudoku & Cool Puzzles vs Sudoku Mega Bundle

The clearest difference is rating: Sudoku Mega Bundle at 4.8 against Cool Sudoku & Cool Puzzles's 2.2. Sudoku Mega Bundle also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 36%) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 41). Cool Sudoku & Cool Puzzles's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cool Sudoku & Cool Puzzles sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Sudoku Mega Bundle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sudoku Mega Bundle holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku Mega Bundle has 2.9K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Cool Sudoku & Cool Puzzles's written reviews are positive against 78% of Sudoku Mega Bundle's.

Cool Sudoku & Cool Puzzles ships an update every 9 days, Sudoku Mega Bundle every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cool Sudoku & Cool Puzzles | Sudoku Mega Bundle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cool-sudoku-and-cool-puzzles/id290614255/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-mega-bundle/id970674839/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.8% of reviews | **78.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 17.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Splash Software Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/287589238) | [GammaLateral LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/685178329) |

## What reviewers say

### Cool Sudoku & Cool Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cool-sudoku-and-cool-puzzles/id290614255)

Engage your mind with a diverse collection of logic puzzles including various Sudoku types, Kakuro, and Word Search. Enjoy daily competitions, a story mode with progressing levels, and expertly graded puzzles with guaranteed single solutions. Save your progress and pencil marks across all puzzle types.

**Highlights:** Multiple Sudoku variants, Kakuro and Word Search puzzles, Daily competitions and leaderboards, Story mode with levels, Expertly graded puzzles, Save progress and pencil marks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hitori Puzzle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nurikabe Daily and Practise | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nurikabe Puzzle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Futoshiki Puzzle | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Daily puzzles
- 👍 Variety of puzzle types
- 🎮 Enjoyable gameplay
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Puzzles not updating daily
- 🐛 Puzzles disappearing or resetting
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤖 Auto-fill issues
- 👎 Recent UI changes not well received

**Reported bugs**

- Daily puzzles not updating
- Puzzles disappearing or resetting
- Inability to switch between pencil and pen modes
- App crashing or closing unexpectedly
- Incorrect puzzle generation (e.g., duplicate numbers)

**Requested features**

- Ability to report issues or bugs
- Option to revert to previous UI
- Undo/redo functionality
- Ability to save progress on puzzles
- More practice puzzles


### Sudoku Mega Bundle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-mega-bundle/id970674839)

Explore hundreds of unique Sudoku variations beyond the classic grid. Challenge yourself with diverse puzzle types, difficulty levels, and helpful tools. Enjoy customizable gameplay and track your progress with leaderboards and achievements.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of unique Sudoku variations, Multiple difficulty levels, Hints and smart notes, Savepoint functionality, Zoom and customization options, Leaderboards and achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads and get infinite hints | $1.99 | per month |
| Get 20 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get 50 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Variety of games
- 👍 Customizable options
- 🚀 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💸 Intrusive ads
- 🔒 Locked difficulty levels
- 🔒 Inability to close ads

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after update
- Ads causing game to freeze or redirect
- Incorrect puzzle solutions
- Pencil marks not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to input game seed
- Option to turn off zoom
- Ability to modify color of lines in Killer Sudoku
- Addition of 6x6 Killer Sudoku
- Ability to take notes in pencil mode without errors


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cool Sudoku & Cool Puzzles free?

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

### Is Sudoku Mega Bundle free?

Sudoku Mega Bundle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cool Sudoku & Cool Puzzles or Sudoku Mega Bundle?

Sudoku Mega Bundle is rated higher. Cool Sudoku & Cool Puzzles averages 2.2 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Sudoku Mega Bundle averages 4.8 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Cool Sudoku & Cool Puzzles or Sudoku Mega Bundle have ads?

Sudoku Mega Bundle shows ads; Cool Sudoku & Cool Puzzles does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cool Sudoku & Cool Puzzles or Sudoku Mega Bundle?

Cool Sudoku & Cool Puzzles ships an update every 9 days, and Sudoku Mega Bundle every 4 months. Most recently, Cool Sudoku & Cool Puzzles was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sudoku Mega Bundle on November 11, 2026.

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