# Sudoku Premium vs ⋆Sudoku

The clearest difference is price: ⋆Sudoku at Free against Sudoku Premium's $4.99. ⋆Sudoku also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (161K vs 59). Sudoku Premium's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

⋆Sudoku is free to download; Sudoku Premium costs $4.99 up front. ⋆Sudoku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sudoku Premium asks for nothing beyond the download.

⋆Sudoku holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ⋆Sudoku has 161K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of Sudoku Premium's written reviews are positive against 64% of ⋆Sudoku's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sudoku Premium ships an update every 2 months, ⋆Sudoku monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sudoku Premium | ⋆Sudoku |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-premium/id326973977/reviews) | **[4.7 (161K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id418044512/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 59 | **161K** |
| Positive reviews | **89.5% of reviews** | 63.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 11 MB | 316 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [genina.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/307466245) | [Brainium Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/300891405) |

## What reviewers say

### Sudoku Premium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-premium/id326973977)

This app offers a digital Sudoku experience with multiple difficulty levels and input modes. It features intelligent hints, auto-save, and unlimited undo/redo. Compete with others by submitting results and tracking progress online.

**Highlights:** 4 difficulty levels, 3 input modes, Pencil marks with auto fill, Highlighting options, Intelligent hints, Auto-save and unlimited undo/redo, Online progress tracking and competitions

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best sudoku app
- 👍 Great layout and functionality
- 🤩 Addictive and engaging
- 💡 Excellent range of difficulty levels
- 🎨 Clean and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Lack of custom puzzle support
- 💰 Ads in premium version
- 🔄 Difficulty level changes unexpectedly
- 🔧 Settings not saving properly

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when uploading scores
- Buttons not working after completing puzzles
- Incompatibility issues with latest iOS versions
- Freezing and performance problems
- Inconsistent behavior when entering numbers

**Requested features**

- Ability to lock cells
- Pencil mark coloring
- Undo/redo functionality in-game
- More puzzle variety and regular updates
- Seamless transition from free to premium


### ⋆Sudoku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id418044512)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging but not too challenging
- 👍 Great for learning advanced techniques
- 👍 Helpful hints that teach strategies
- 👍 Relaxing and soothing game
- 👍 Customizable themes and settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to see numbers and patterns
- 🔍 Inconsistent difficulty levels
- 🔍 Overly distracting UI elements
- 🔍 Too many intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sudoku Premium free?

Sudoku Premium costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ⋆Sudoku free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sudoku Premium or ⋆Sudoku?

⋆Sudoku is rated higher. Sudoku Premium averages 4.4 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while ⋆Sudoku averages 4.7 from 161K ratings.

### Do Sudoku Premium or ⋆Sudoku have ads?

⋆Sudoku shows ads; Sudoku Premium does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sudoku Premium or ⋆Sudoku?

Sudoku Premium ships an update every 2 months, and ⋆Sudoku monthly. Most recently, Sudoku Premium was updated on November 6, 2026 and ⋆Sudoku on November 8, 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.*