Comparison

Cogs vs Sudoku Zero

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

Head to head
About

Cogs

A remastered 3D puzzle game where you construct intricate machines using sliding tiles. Explore various game modes, from building step-by-step to timed challenges and move-limited puzzles.

Highlights
  • Build complex machines with sliding tiles
  • 3D puzzle gameplay
  • Inventor Mode for learning
  • Time Challenge Mode
  • Move Challenge Mode
  • Remastered for modern devices
Features
Currently charting
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Cogs is a multi-award-winning puzzle game where players build increasingly complex machines using sliding tiles 3D. Originally launched in 2009, we completely remastered Cogs from the ground up in 2025 to look beautiful on modern phones and tablets. "One of the highest quality puzzle games we've seen." – PocketGamer "The visual design and imagination of the game are stunning, with great attention to detail, and the sound effects are downright enticing." – Adrenaline Vault "A masterpiece visually, as well with the actual gameplay." – AppAdvice INVENTOR MODE Starting with simple puzzles, players are introduced to the widgets that are used to build machines — gears, pipes, balloons, chimes, hammers, wheels, props, and more. TIME CHALLENGE MODE If you finish a puzzle in Inventor Mode, it will be unlocked here. This time, it will take fewer moves to reach a solution, but you only have 30 seconds to find it. MOVE CHALLENGE MODE Take your time and plan ahead. Every tap counts when you only get ten moves to find a solution.

About

Sudoku Zero

This puzzle game challenges players to clear a grid by merging numbers. It features unique mechanics where matching numbers disappear, and different numbers combine to create new values. Strategic thinking is key to avoid getting blocked and solve increasingly difficult levels.

Highlights
  • Merge same numbers to eliminate
  • Merge different numbers to create new values
  • Blocked cells create strategic challenges
  • No timers, play at your own pace
  • Improves thinking and planning skills
  • Short levels for quick play
Features
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Swipe. Merge. Clear the board. Sudoku Zero is a number merge puzzle and brain teaser where every move matters. Swipe a tile onto its neighbor to merge them, then clear every number from the grid without getting stuck. A relaxing math and logic game that is easy to learn and hard to master. HOW TO PLAY 1. Swipe a block left, right, up or down onto a neighboring block to merge them. 2. Same numbers cancel out. Merge two blocks with the same number and both disappear. 3. Different numbers add up. Merge two blocks with different numbers and the swiped block disappears. The block you landed on becomes the sum of the two. 4. Mind the gaps. Blocks can only merge when they are next to each other. You can't merge across an empty cell, so every block you clear changes which moves are still possible. GOAL: Clear all the numbers from the board. FEATURES • Clean, simple number puzzle gameplay • Merge matching numbers to clear them • Add different numbers to create new values • Empty gaps create strategic challenges • Easy levels for beginners, tough levels for puzzle experts • No timers, play at your own pace • Short levels, perfect for quick play sessions • Smooth, relaxing gameplay you can enjoy offline WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Easy to learn, hard to master • Trains logic, math and planning skills • No luck involved, only smart decisions • Rewards careful thinking, not fast tapping PERFECT FOR FANS OF • Number puzzle games • Merge and match games • Brain teasers and mind games • Logic and strategy puzzles One wrong move can leave you stuck. Can you clear the grid? Download Sudoku Zero now and challenge your mind.

Screenshots

Cogs4 screens
Sudoku Zero4 screens

Verdict

The call

Cogs and Sudoku Zero both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Sudoku Zero's written reviews are positive against 55% of Cogs's. Sudoku Zero also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Cogs's advantage is chart position (#148 vs unranked) and ratings volume (33 vs 4). On rating, 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 Zero is free to download; Cogs costs $4.99 up front. Cogs sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Sudoku Zero 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 — 4.6 for Cogs against 4.5 for Sudoku Zero. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cogs has 33 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Cogs's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sudoku Zero's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cogs ships an update every 2 months, Sudoku Zero every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Cogs versus Sudoku Zero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCogsSudoku Zero
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (33 ratings) — better4.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews54.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#148 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLazy 8 Studiosbanuchander janarthn

Customer experience

Cogs

All ratings33 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews368 reviews
Positive54.6%
Neutral11.4%
Negative34.0%

Sudoku Zero

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Cogs

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game crashes on some devices
  • Levels don't load properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add a reset option
  • Provide more free levels
  • Improve restore purchase functionality

Sudoku Zero

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Cogs

One-time4
  • Cogs Puzzle Pack 2$0.99
  • Cogs Puzzle Pack 3$0.99
  • Cogs Puzzle Pack 4$0.99
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  • Cogs Puzzle Pack 5$0.99
1 purchases

Sudoku Zero

One-time1
  • Remove Advertisement From App$1.99

Questions

Is Cogs free?
Cogs costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Sudoku Zero free?
Sudoku Zero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cogs or Sudoku Zero?
Cogs is rated higher. Cogs averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Sudoku Zero averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Cogs or Sudoku Zero have ads?
Neither Cogs nor Sudoku Zero shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cogs or Sudoku Zero?
Cogs ships an update every 2 months, and Sudoku Zero every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cogs was updated on October 22, 2026 and Sudoku Zero on October 15, 2026.

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