Sudoku ′ No ads vs mathdown
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sudoku ′ No ads
Engage in a classic number puzzle experience with no advertisements. This app offers unlimited grids, six difficulty levels, and daily challenges, all within a user-friendly and distraction-free interface. Enjoy a smooth and intuitive gameplay on all your devices.
- No ads
- Unlimited grids
- 6 difficulty levels
- Daily challenges
- Undo/Redo functionality
- Automatic and manual notes
- Conflict and error highlighting
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Sudoku for beginners and advanced players alike, with no ads, unlimited grids on or offline, 6 difficulty levels ranging from "easy" to "diabolical," daily challenges, and a beautiful ergonomic design. Sudoku with no distractions: - Fast: no lengthy intros or slow animations. - Small: doesn't eat up a lot of storage on your device. - Friendly: big buttons avoid fat-fingering. - Non-intrusive: plays your music and nothing else. Sudoku with all the nuts and bolts: - Undo / Redo. - 10 concurrent grids. - Automatic and manual notes. - Conflict and error highlighting. - Customizable input and display settings. Sudoku on all your devices: - Universal: iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. - Retina: native resolution on all screens. For feature requests and feedback, please email us at help@mindthefrog.com. Enjoy, The friendly team at mindthefrog :)
mathdown
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Using 2 big numbers and 4 small numbers, can you make the desired number using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Sounds easy, sometimes it is, sometimes it is not. The closest out of you and the computer wins. A fun easy game to learn, that is not always easy to win. Try to beat the computer, and take as long as you want. No ads, no in app purchases, no tracking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sudoku ′ No ads at every 2 months against mathdown's every 38 months. Sudoku ′ No ads also leads on chart position (#28 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). mathdown's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Sudoku ′ No ads costs $1.99 and mathdown $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sudoku ′ No ads ships an update every 2 months, mathdown every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sudoku ′ No ads | mathdown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (29K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 38 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #28 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mind The Frog, Inc. | JOhn Lyons |
Bugs and requests
Sudoku ′ No ads
Reported bugs
2 issues- Impossible puzzles at higher difficulties
- Occasional grid deselection issues
Requested features
5 requests- Option to lock note mode
- Ability to input custom puzzles
- Pause button for timed games
- Improved color contrast and themes
- Hints or tips for solving puzzles
mathdown
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sudoku ′ No ads
No in-app purchases
mathdown
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Sudoku ′ No ads free?
Is mathdown free?
Do Sudoku ′ No ads or mathdown have ads?
Which is updated more often, Sudoku ′ No ads or mathdown?
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