Comparison

Sudoku ′ No ads vs Intercept

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • No ads
  • Unlimited grids
  • 6 difficulty levels
  • Daily challenges
  • Undo/Redo functionality
  • Automatic and manual notes
  • Conflict and error highlighting
Features
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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 :)

About

Intercept

Features
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Crack cryptograms, break cipher codes, and decode classified transmissions in a spy logic puzzle game with no ads. Ever. Cipher Puzzle: Intercept puts you at the terminal of a signal intelligence unit. Every mission is an encrypted message waiting to be broken. Spot the patterns, test your theories, and decrypt the code letter by letter. Every puzzle is solvable with pure logic, so you never have to guess. 25 CIPHER MISSIONS Work through 25 handcrafted missions that grow more complex as you advance. Each one introduces tougher encryption and deeper signal layers, so your code breaking skills sharpen with every transmission you decode. NO ADS. NO PAYWALLS. NO TIMERS. - No ads, not between levels and not mid-puzzle - No pay-to-win mechanics or paywalled content - No artificial timers or forced wait screens - Fully offline, so you can play anywhere - No data collected, ever TACTICAL TERMINAL DESIGN A sleek, high-contrast interface inspired by real signal intelligence systems. Minimal design, maximum atmosphere, and nothing between you and the code. MADE FOR FANS OF - Cryptograms, cryptoquotes, and word decoding puzzles - Secret codes, code breaking, and logic challenges - Spy, espionage, and secret agent games - Offline brain teasers with zero filler Think clearly under pressure? Intercept the signal. Decrypt. Analyze. Complete the mission.

Screenshots

Sudoku ′ No ads4 screens
Intercept4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Intercept at every 2 weeks against Sudoku ′ No ads's every 2 months. Intercept also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Sudoku ′ No ads's advantage is chart position (#19 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.4). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Sudoku ′ No ads costs $1.99 and Intercept $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku ′ No ads ships an update every 2 months, Intercept every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Sudoku ′ No ads versus Intercept: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku ′ No adsIntercept
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.8 (29K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings29K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#19 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMind The Frog, Inc.Rob Cleozier

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

Intercept

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sudoku ′ No ads

No in-app purchases

None

Intercept

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sudoku ′ No ads free?
Sudoku ′ No ads costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Intercept free?
Intercept costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sudoku ′ No ads or Intercept have ads?
Neither Sudoku ′ No ads nor Intercept shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku ′ No ads or Intercept?
Sudoku ′ No ads ships an update every 2 months, and Intercept every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sudoku ′ No ads was updated on November 15, 2026 and Intercept on November 5, 2026.

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