Comparison

▻Sudoku vs Mathly

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
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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

Mathly

Features
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Mathly es el juego diario de acertijos matemáticos que pone a prueba tu lógica y habilidad con los números. Cada día, un nuevo reto te espera. ¿CÓMO SE JUEGA? - Resuelve una ecuación oculta usando suma, resta, multiplicación o división - Tienes 5 intentos para encontrar la solución correcta - Después de cada intento, recibirás pistas sobre qué operaciones son correctas - Sistema de pistas progresivo: desbloquea hasta 3 ayudas por acertijo CARACTERÍSTICAS PRINCIPALES: • Un nuevo acertijo cada día • Múltiples modos de juego • Sistema de pistas inteligente • Estadísticas de progreso • Disponible en español e inglés • Sin anuncios intrusivos • Funciona offline PERFECTO PARA: - Estudiantes que quieren practicar matemáticas de forma divertida - Amantes de los puzzles y juegos de lógica - Quienes disfrutan de retos mentales diarios - Familias que buscan juegos educativos ¿Podrás resolver todos los acertijos? ¡Descárgalo gratis y empieza hoy mismo! --- Soporte: [tu-email@dominio.com] Privacidad: [URL de tu política de privacidad si tienes]

Screenshots

▻Sudoku4 screens
Mathly2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mathly at none against ▻Sudoku's 1. Mathly also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). ▻Sudoku's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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

Both are free to download. ▻Sudoku sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Mathly asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

▻Sudoku ships an update every 3 weeks, Mathly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
▻Sudoku versus Mathly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter▻SudokuMathly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (664K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings664K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size230 MB0 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPeopleFun CG, LLCAlejandra Moreno Figueroa

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.)

Mathly

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

▻Sudoku

Subscriptions1
  • Ads Free Subscription$2.991 Month
None

Mathly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ▻Sudoku free?
▻Sudoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mathly free?
Mathly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ▻Sudoku or Mathly have ads?
▻Sudoku shows ads; Mathly does not.
Which is updated more often, ▻Sudoku or Mathly?
▻Sudoku ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mathly every 10 days. Most recently, ▻Sudoku was updated on October 31, 2026 and Mathly on October 22, 2026.

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