# Expert Sudoku vs Backgammon NJ

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Expert Sudoku at none against Backgammon NJ's 3. Expert Sudoku also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 51%) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). Backgammon NJ's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 75). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Expert Sudoku costs $2.99 and Backgammon NJ $4.99 up front. Backgammon NJ sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Expert Sudoku asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Expert Sudoku against 4.4 for Backgammon NJ. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon NJ has 1.5K ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Expert Sudoku's written reviews are positive against 51% of Backgammon NJ's.

Expert Sudoku ships an update every 5 months, Backgammon NJ every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Expert Sudoku | Backgammon NJ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expert-sudoku/id294193726/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-nj/id328168559/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 75 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 51.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #199 | **#32** |
| Size | 9 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mighty Mighty Good Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/284921430) | [Jimmy Hu](https://appshunter.io/developer/328168562) |

## What reviewers say

### Expert Sudoku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expert-sudoku/id294193726)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

This app offers a challenging Sudoku experience with 1000 handcrafted puzzles designed for advanced players. It features multiple skill levels, advanced solving techniques, and helpful options to aid your gameplay. Track your progress and challenge yourself with unique, solvable puzzles.

**Highlights:** 1000 unique handcrafted puzzles, Advanced solving techniques, Show incorrect answers, Smart buttons and notes, Multiple color schemes, Challenge a friend, Hints and progress statistics

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent game
- 👍 Great challenge
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Visually appealing
- 👍 Keeps mind sharp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional clock issues
- 🐛 Puzzles can be inconsistent in difficulty
- 🐛 No undo/cancel option
- 🐛 Repeated puzzles
- 🐛 Hint feature not very helpful

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatibility issues with iOS updates
- Incorrect answers sometimes marked as correct

**Requested features**

- Ability to color cells or notes
- Progress tracking and puzzle history
- More frequent updates with new puzzles


### Backgammon NJ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-nj/id328168559)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Paid · Board, #100 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Engage in classic backgammon against a sophisticated AI, a friend on the same device, or players worldwide. Improve your skills with tutor mode and hints, and customize your game experience.

**Highlights:** Neural network AI opponent, Online multiplayer (real-time & turn-based), Local 2-player mode, Tutor Mode and Hints, Customizable board and checkers, Match play up to 25 points, Game Center integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Analysis Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Online VIP | $2.99 | one-time |
| Power User | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent gameplay
- 🤖 Challenging AI opponent
- 📊 Detailed game analysis and statistics
- 👍 Smooth and intuitive interface
- 🏆 Helps improve player skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Perceived unfairness in dice rolls
- 🤖 AI opponent seen as cheating or having an unfair advantage
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Expensive for a mobile game

**Reported bugs**

- Forced moves not always the best option
- Inconsistent behavior in auto-bear-off mode
- Online games prone to disconnections and timeouts

**Requested features**

- Manual dice roll option to verify randomness
- Ability to set custom difficulty levels
- Online multiplayer with chat functionality
- Improved tutorial and learning resources


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Expert Sudoku free?

Expert Sudoku costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Backgammon NJ free?

Backgammon NJ costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Expert Sudoku or Backgammon NJ?

Backgammon NJ is rated higher. Expert Sudoku averages 4.4 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Backgammon NJ averages 4.4 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Expert Sudoku or Backgammon NJ have ads?

Neither Expert Sudoku nor Backgammon NJ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Expert Sudoku or Backgammon NJ?

Expert Sudoku ships an update every 5 months, and Backgammon NJ every 9 days. Most recently, Expert Sudoku was updated on October 18, 2026 and Backgammon NJ on October 20, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Expert Sudoku or Backgammon NJ?

Expert Sudoku currently peaks at #199 in the App Store charts, and Backgammon NJ at #32. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*