Sudoku ′ No ads vs Puzzle Diary
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 :)
Puzzle Diary
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Log your daily puzzles by using their share sheets and sending them to Puzzle Diary. Currently there is support for Globle, Wordle, Washington Post's Keyword and On the Record, NYT Crossword Mini, Strands, and Connections, and Apple News Crossword Mini. Any other game that shares text or links can also be shared and tagged as Other. Each day has its own list of results which can be shared as one full day's list, or long-pressing to share individual results.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Puzzle Diary at Free against Sudoku ′ No ads's $1.99. Sudoku ′ No ads's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months) and chart position (#24 vs unranked). 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
Puzzle Diary is free to download; Sudoku ′ No ads costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sudoku ′ No ads ships an update every 2 months, Puzzle Diary every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sudoku ′ No ads | Puzzle Diary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — 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 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #24 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mind The Frog, Inc. | Jimmy Bosse |
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
Puzzle Diary
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sudoku ′ No ads
No in-app purchases
Puzzle Diary
No in-app purchases
