Comparison

▻Sudoku vs Basic

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

Head to head
About

▻Sudoku

Experience Sudoku with a unique point system, track your progress with runs, and compete globally on leaderboards. Enjoy thousands of free puzzles with adjustable difficulty and customizable looks.

Highlights
  • Smart point system
  • Online leaderboards
  • Track game runs
  • Thousands of free puzzles
  • Selectable difficulty levels
  • Customizable tile/board looks
Features
Currently charting
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Play classic ▻Sudoku with a competitive twist. Solve thousands of free puzzles, track your scores and Runs, and compete on Game Center leaderboards. Whether you want a relaxing break or a real brain workout, ▻Sudoku gives you the timeless 9x9 logic puzzle in its purest form — with a distinctive scoring system that makes every puzzle feel fresh. KEY FEATURES Classic Sudoku for every level Choose from Easy, Medium, Hard and Expert puzzles. Pick your pace, train your mind and sharpen your focus. Score-based gameplay Earn points as you solve. Speed, accuracy and completed rows, columns and blocks all help turn each puzzle into a new personal best. Runs & Game Center leaderboards Build Runs by solving puzzle after puzzle without breaking your streak. Compare your scores and achievements with friends and players around the world. Helpful tools, no hand-holding Use pencil notes, hints, undo and auto-check when you want support — or turn them off for a cleaner challenge. Made for daily play Enjoy a quick 5-minute break or settle in for a longer logic session. ▻Sudoku is an easy daily brain habit. Clean, classic design A readable, comfortable board designed for smooth play on iPhone and iPad. Optional ad-free play Prefer uninterrupted focus? An optional ad-free subscription is available. Pricing may vary by region and is shown before purchase. Why players keep coming back Loved by players with 650,000+ App Store ratings, ▻Sudoku has been one of the App Store’s favorite classic logic games for years. Play your way, chase your next best score and keep your Run alive. By downloading Sudoku, you agree to our terms of service, which can be found at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Do not sell my data: PeopleFun shares your personal information with advertising partners to personalise ads. Learn more at https://www.peoplefun.com/privacy

About

Basic

Features
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Basic: Mine Sweeper is a modern, lightweight take on the classic puzzle game. Tap to reveal cells, flag suspicious tiles, and clear the board without hitting a mine. Built for focus and speed: • Clean, responsive controls • Easy / Medium / Hard + Custom board size • Offline gameplay • Local stats and best times • Sound on/off and simple theme settings • Resume where you left off Whether you play for a quick round or a long session, Basic: Mine Sweeper delivers the classic challenge in a minimal, smooth interface.

Screenshots

▻Sudoku4 screens
Basic3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ▻Sudoku at Free against Basic's $0.99. ▻Sudoku also leads on chart position (#206 vs unranked). Basic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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 is free to download; Basic costs $0.99 up front. ▻Sudoku sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Basic asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

▻Sudoku ships an update every 3 weeks, Basic every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
▻Sudoku versus Basic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter▻SudokuBasic
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.8 (664K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings664K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#206 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size230 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPeopleFun CG, LLCERCUMENT BERKE ARASTAMAN

Bugs and requests

▻Sudoku

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Incorrect number detection
  • Game crashes or freezes
  • Ads opening unwanted web pages
  • Mute/volume issues
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to disable scoring
  • Improved button/control spacing
  • Ability to undo/erase mistakes
  • More puzzle variety and difficulty levels
  • Customization options (themes, music, etc.)

Basic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

▻Sudoku

Subscriptions1
  • Ads Free Subscription$2.991 Month
None

Basic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ▻Sudoku free?
▻Sudoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Basic free?
Basic costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ▻Sudoku or Basic have ads?
▻Sudoku shows ads; Basic does not.
Which is updated more often, ▻Sudoku or Basic?
▻Sudoku ships an update every 3 weeks, and Basic every 5 days. Most recently, ▻Sudoku was updated on October 30, 2026 and Basic on October 24, 2026.

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