# Expert Sudoku vs Backgammon NJ HD

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Expert Sudoku at none against Backgammon NJ HD's 3. Expert Sudoku also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 55%) and price ($2.99 vs $7.99). Backgammon NJ HD's advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 75) and chart position (#54 vs #199). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Expert Sudoku costs $2.99 and Backgammon NJ HD $7.99 up front. Backgammon NJ HD 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 4.5 for Backgammon NJ HD. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon NJ HD has 3.7K 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 55% of Backgammon NJ HD's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Expert Sudoku | Backgammon NJ HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expert-sudoku/id294193726/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-nj-hd/id371380665/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 75 | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 55.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #199 | **#54** |
| Size | 9 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, 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 HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-nj-hd/id371380665)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Paid · Board, #149 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Play backgammon against a powerful AI, a friend on the same device, or players worldwide. Improve your skills with tutor mode and detailed analysis. Offers customizable options and supports all iOS devices.

**Highlights:** Neural network AI, Online multiplayer (real-time & turn-based), 2-player mode on one device, Tutor Mode & Hints, Customizable board and checkers, Match play and single games, Game Center integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 backgammon app
- 🧠 Challenging AI opponent
- 🔍 Helpful analysis and stats
- 📚 Great for learning and improving

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Questionable dice rolls and randomness
- 🤖 AI appears to cheat or have unfair advantage
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Paid app with in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Unreliable online play and matchmaking
- Issues with syncing progress across devices

**Requested features**

- Manual dice rolling option
- Ability to undo moves
- Improved online/multiplayer experience
- More difficulty levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Expert Sudoku free?

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

### Is Backgammon NJ HD free?

Backgammon NJ HD costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

Backgammon NJ HD is rated higher. Expert Sudoku averages 4.4 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Backgammon NJ HD averages 4.5 from 3.7K ratings.

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

Neither Expert Sudoku nor Backgammon NJ HD shows ads.

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

Expert Sudoku ships an update every 5 months, and Backgammon NJ HD every 5 months. Most recently, Expert Sudoku was updated on October 18, 2026 and Backgammon NJ HD on October 21, 2026.

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

Expert Sudoku currently peaks at #199 in the App Store charts, and Backgammon NJ HD at #54. 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.*