Comparison

Sudoku (No Limits) vs ▻Sudoku

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sudoku (No Limits)

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
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Sudoku with no limits: every level, every feature, every puzzle – yours from the start. Pick your challenge – Easy, Medium, Hard or Extreme – and solve with an interface that keeps every tool a tap away. Interrupted? Just leave: your puzzle is saved exactly as you left it. Want to see how you compare? Upload your results, check the top scores, or join the weekly Sudoku competition. Features: * 4 difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard, Extreme * Custom mode: enter any puzzle and solve it in the same familiar interface * 3 input modes: "Digit first", "Cell first" or pop-up * Pencil marks (notes) with automatic fill and erase * Highlighting of the selected digit, plus crosshairs for the current row, column and box * Digit counts show how many of each digit are placed * Smart hints that use logic only – never guesses * Two levels of automatic error checking * Unlimited undo and redo * Night and Day modes * Auto-save * Plays offline – no internet needed to solve * Works on iPhone and iPad * Online results, top scores, history and real-time competitions Free with ads. Prefer no ads? An optional ad-free subscription is available in the app. Questions or suggestions? Contact us at sudoku@genina.com. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Genina-135806803144543 Follow us on X: @GeninaDotCom Or visit us online: http://www.genina.com/apps/sudoku/ Enjoy! PS The use of this application is governed by the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) located here - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/, and is subject to our Privacy Policy located here - http://www.genina.com/pages/privacy/privacy.jsf

About

▻Sudoku

Experience Sudoku with a unique point system, track your progress with runs, and compete globally on leaderboards. Enjoy thousands of free puzzles with adjustable difficulty and customizable looks.

Highlights
  • Smart point system
  • Online leaderboards
  • Track game runs
  • Thousands of free puzzles
  • Selectable difficulty levels
  • Customizable tile/board looks
Features
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Play classic ▻Sudoku with a competitive twist. Solve thousands of free puzzles, track your scores and Runs, and compete on Game Center leaderboards. Whether you want a relaxing break or a real brain workout, ▻Sudoku gives you the timeless 9x9 logic puzzle in its purest form — with a distinctive scoring system that makes every puzzle feel fresh. KEY FEATURES Classic Sudoku for every level Choose from Easy, Medium, Hard and Expert puzzles. Pick your pace, train your mind and sharpen your focus. Score-based gameplay Earn points as you solve. Speed, accuracy and completed rows, columns and blocks all help turn each puzzle into a new personal best. Runs & Game Center leaderboards Build Runs by solving puzzle after puzzle without breaking your streak. Compare your scores and achievements with friends and players around the world. Helpful tools, no hand-holding Use pencil notes, hints, undo and auto-check when you want support — or turn them off for a cleaner challenge. Made for daily play Enjoy a quick 5-minute break or settle in for a longer logic session. ▻Sudoku is an easy daily brain habit. Clean, classic design A readable, comfortable board designed for smooth play on iPhone and iPad. Optional ad-free play Prefer uninterrupted focus? An optional ad-free subscription is available. Pricing may vary by region and is shown before purchase. Why players keep coming back Loved by players with 650,000+ App Store ratings, ▻Sudoku has been one of the App Store’s favorite classic logic games for years. Play your way, chase your next best score and keep your Run alive. By downloading Sudoku, you agree to our terms of service, which can be found at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Do not sell my data: PeopleFun shares your personal information with advertising partners to personalise ads. Learn more at https://www.peoplefun.com/privacy

Screenshots

Sudoku (No Limits)4 screens
▻Sudoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

Sudoku (No Limits) and ▻Sudoku both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Sudoku (No Limits)'s written reviews are positive against 48% of ▻Sudoku's. ▻Sudoku's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (664K vs 8.5K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 (No Limits) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months and ▻Sudoku sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sudoku (No Limits) against 4.8 for ▻Sudoku. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ▻Sudoku has 664K ratings behind it against 8.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Sudoku (No Limits)'s written reviews are positive against 48% of ▻Sudoku's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku (No Limits) ships an update every 7 months, ▻Sudoku every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sudoku (No Limits) versus ▻Sudoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku (No Limits)▻Sudoku
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8.5K ratings) — better4.8 (664K ratings)
Positive reviews93.4% of reviews — better47.8% of reviews
Number of ratings8.5K664K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB230 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developergenina.comPeopleFun CG, LLC

Customer experience

Sudoku (No Limits)

All ratings8,456 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews1,841 reviews
Positive93.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.5%

▻Sudoku

All ratings660,865 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews1,918 reviews
Positive47.8%
Neutral10.8%
Negative41.3%

Bugs and requests

Sudoku (No Limits)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

▻Sudoku

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Incorrect number detection
  • Game crashes or freezes
  • Ads opening unwanted web pages
  • Mute/volume issues
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to disable scoring
  • Improved button/control spacing
  • Ability to undo/erase mistakes
  • More puzzle variety and difficulty levels
  • Customization options (themes, music, etc.)

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sudoku (No Limits)

Subscriptions2
  • Ad-free quarterly$0.993 Months
  • Ad-free yearly$2.991 Year
1 purchases

▻Sudoku

Subscriptions1
  • Ads Free Subscription$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Sudoku (No Limits) free?
Sudoku (No Limits) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ▻Sudoku free?
▻Sudoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sudoku (No Limits) or ▻Sudoku?
Sudoku (No Limits) is rated higher. Sudoku (No Limits) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.5K ratings, while ▻Sudoku averages 4.8 from 664K ratings.
Do Sudoku (No Limits) or ▻Sudoku have ads?
Both Sudoku (No Limits) and ▻Sudoku show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku (No Limits) or ▻Sudoku?
Sudoku (No Limits) ships an update every 7 months, and ▻Sudoku every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sudoku (No Limits) was updated on November 6, 2026 and ▻Sudoku on November 6, 2026.

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