# Sudoku (No Limits) vs Apparent Sudoku

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sudoku (No Limits) at 93% against Apparent Sudoku's 43%. Sudoku (No Limits) also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (8.5K vs 10). Apparent Sudoku's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sudoku (No Limits) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months and Apparent Sudoku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sudoku (No Limits) holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku (No Limits) has 8.5K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Sudoku (No Limits)'s written reviews are positive against 43% of Apparent Sudoku's.

Sudoku (No Limits) ships an update every 7 months, Apparent Sudoku every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sudoku (No Limits) | Apparent Sudoku |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-no-limits/id307466242/reviews)** | [3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apparent-sudoku/id1518508009/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.5K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **93.5% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 11 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [genina.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/307466245) | [Apparent Logic, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/314496791) |

## What reviewers say

### Sudoku (No Limits)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-no-limits/id307466242)

This app offers a digital Sudoku experience with multiple difficulty levels and input modes. It includes features like pencil marks, intelligent hints, and auto-saving, allowing you to track progress and compete with others online.

**Highlights:** 4 difficulty levels, 3 input modes, Pencil marks with auto fill/erase, Highlighting options, Intelligent hints, Online progress tracking, Real-time competitions

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free quarterly | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Ad-free yearly | $2.99 | per year |


### Apparent Sudoku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apparent-sudoku/id1518508009)

Experience classic Sudoku puzzles without any distractions. This app offers a clean interface, multiple difficulty levels, and advanced features like pencil marks and smart highlighting. Track your progress and compete globally with Game Center leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Four difficulty levels, Game Center Leaderboards, 50,000+ puzzles, Clean, intuitive interface, Pencil marks and smart highlighting, iCloud sync, iPad Apple Pencil support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sudoku Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sudoku (No Limits) free?

Sudoku (No Limits) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Apparent Sudoku free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sudoku (No Limits) or Apparent Sudoku?

Sudoku (No Limits) is rated higher. Sudoku (No Limits) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.5K ratings, while Apparent Sudoku averages 3.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do Sudoku (No Limits) or Apparent Sudoku have ads?

Sudoku (No Limits) shows ads; Apparent Sudoku does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sudoku (No Limits) or Apparent Sudoku?

Sudoku (No Limits) ships an update every 7 months, and Apparent Sudoku every 10 days. Most recently, Sudoku (No Limits) was updated on November 12, 2026 and Apparent Sudoku on November 7, 2026.

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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.*