# ▻Sudoku vs Basic

The clearest difference is price: ▻Sudoku at Free against Basic's $0.99. ▻Sudoku also leads on chart position (#210 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.

▻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.

▻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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ▻Sudoku | Basic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (664K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-classic-brain-game/id366247306/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **664K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#210** | — |
| Size | 230 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PeopleFun CG, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/330688693) | [ERCUMENT BERKE ARASTAMAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854857028) |

## What reviewers say

### ▻Sudoku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-classic-brain-game/id366247306)

**Currently charting:** #210 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Free Subscription | $2.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable game
- 🚀 Challenging levels
- 📊 Tracks progress and scores
- 💡 Highlighting and note-taking features
- 🧠 Keeps the mind active

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Inconsistent scoring system
- 🔧 Overlapping buttons/controls
- 🔊 Annoying audio effects
- 📽️ Intrusive and repetitive ads
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-mine-sweeper/id6760208869)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*