Comparison

Sudoku (Full Version) 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 (Full Version)

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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You won’t be looking for a paper puzzle ever again! With 4 difficulty levels, intuitive interface, and all the functions right at your fingertips, this Sudoku app is sure to be your favorite. Interrupted? Exit Sudoku, and the puzzle is saved exactly as you see it! Want to know how you stack up against other Sudoku players? Upload your results to our servers and see for yourself, or take part in a weekly Sudoku competition. Features: * 4 difficulty levels * 3 input modes: "Digit first", "Cell first", popup * Pencil marks (a.k.a. Notes) with auto fill / erase option * Selected digit and various other highlighting options * Show digit counts option * Auto-save * Unlimited Undo and Redo * Intelligent hints that use only logic * Two levels of automatic error checking option * Submit results and track progress online * Top scores and History * Real time competitions Please contact our support team at sudoku@genina.com if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions about improving this Sudoku app. 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

This app offers a classic Sudoku puzzle experience with a modern design and intuitive controls. It features five difficulty levels, a smart hint system that teaches logic, and daily challenges to keep your mind sharp. Track your progress and enjoy a customizable and relaxing gameplay.

Highlights
  • Smart hint system teaches logic
  • Five difficulty levels
  • Daily puzzle challenges
  • Customizable board and themes
  • Progress tracking and statistics
  • Auto-fill and auto-check options
Features
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Sudoku by Brainium has updated the classic Sudoku puzzle game you know and love, with a clean, modern design, calming backdrops, and intuitive controls. With endless number puzzles and five levels of difficulty, our Sudoku is perfect for players of all skill levels. Whether you’re in the mood for a quick game to help you relax, or an expert level logic challenge to train your brain, there’s a board for you. Brainium Sudoku also features the first and best smart hint system available. It goes beyond simply giving you the answers. Instead, it helps you learn and improve your skills by teaching you “why” the answer is what it is. With every puzzle, our “Hint” button provides the techniques you need to make progress even when it seems like your path is blocked. The instructions are easy to understand, unique for every puzzle, and presented with easy to follow, helpful animations and colorful visuals. This feature will improve your Sudoku skills whether you’re a first-time player or a seasoned expert. It’s the perfect companion for anyone looking to take their number game or logic puzzle skills to the next level. Enjoy a clear, easy to read, and customizable Sudoku board with visual guides that make reading the board and figuring out where to place your next numbers a breeze. Our input system is designed to make entering numbers and notes simple, and our user-friendly scoring system makes it easy to compete with yourself or friends. Starting and keeping a daily habit of mental exercise is easy by playing Sudoku’s Daily Puzzles, which are sure to keep your mind sharp and at ease. Track your progress with onboard statistics and unlock fun achievements along the way. Brainium’s Classic Sudoku Features: • The world’s most advanced Sudoku learning tool and hint system • Hints that teach you the logic behind the answer • Five perfectly balanced difficulty levels from beginner to expert • Daily Puzzle Challenges - complete them to earn points and gold checkmarks • Two beautiful grid styles • Nine relaxing backdrops • Light or dark grid fonts with adjustable size • Auto Light/Dark mode adjusts the theme based on your device settings • Unlimited collection of brain training logic puzzles • Game Statistics to track progress • Auto-Fill Notes option • Auto-Clear Notes option • Auto-Check Errors option • Number Painting option allows you to rapidly fill open squares with a selected number or note • Universal App looks great on iPhone and iPad • Global and friend leader boards • Portrait and landscape play options • Right or left-handed option in landscape • iPad keyboard compatible We hope Sudoku by Brainium brings you endless fun, relaxation, and a challenge for your mind. More Fun & Free Logic and Classic Card Games from Brainium: • Solitaire • Mahjong • Spider Solitaire • FreeCell • Pyramid • Blackjack Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/BrainiumStudios Follow us on Twitter @BrainiumStudios Visit us on the web https://www.Brainium.com/

Screenshots

Sudoku (Full Version)4 screens
⋆Sudoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

Sudoku (Full Version) and ⋆Sudoku both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Sudoku (Full Version)'s written reviews are positive against 46% of ⋆Sudoku's. Sudoku (Full Version) also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). ⋆Sudoku's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (161K vs 8.4K). 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 (Full Version) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months and ⋆Sudoku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 (Full Version) against 4.7 for ⋆Sudoku. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ⋆Sudoku has 161K ratings behind it against 8.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Sudoku (Full Version)'s written reviews are positive against 46% of ⋆Sudoku's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku (Full Version) ships an update every 5 months, ⋆Sudoku monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sudoku (Full Version) versus ⋆Sudoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku (Full Version)⋆Sudoku
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8.4K ratings) — better4.7 (161K ratings)
Positive reviews93.5% of reviews — better46.4% of reviews
Number of ratings8.4K161K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB316 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developergenina.comBrainium Studios LLC

Customer experience

Sudoku (Full Version)

All ratings8,397 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews1,821 reviews
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.4%

⋆Sudoku

All ratings161,022 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews782 reviews
Positive46.4%
Neutral11.0%
Negative42.6%

Bugs and requests

Sudoku (Full Version)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

⋆Sudoku

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Puzzle completion status not updating correctly
  • Floating number feature not working as expected
  • Scores not displaying properly on leaderboard
  • Game freezing or crashing on certain devices
  • Inability to play music in the background

Requested features

6 requests
  • Option to disable auto-check for errors
  • Ability to customize number colors and backgrounds
  • More granular difficulty settings between Hard and Expert
  • Ability to access past daily puzzles
  • Family sharing for ad-free version
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  • Clearer explanation of scoring system

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sudoku (Full Version)

Subscriptions2
  • Ad-free quarterly$0.993 Months
  • Ad-free yearly$1.991 Year
1 purchases

⋆Sudoku

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$11.99

Questions

Is Sudoku (Full Version) free?
Sudoku (Full Version) 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 (Full Version) or ⋆Sudoku?
Sudoku (Full Version) is rated higher. Sudoku (Full Version) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while ⋆Sudoku averages 4.7 from 161K ratings.
Do Sudoku (Full Version) or ⋆Sudoku have ads?
Both Sudoku (Full Version) and ⋆Sudoku show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku (Full Version) or ⋆Sudoku?
Sudoku (Full Version) ships an update every 5 months, and ⋆Sudoku monthly. Most recently, Sudoku (Full Version) was updated on September 23, 2026 and ⋆Sudoku on September 25, 2026.

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