# Mister Sudoku vs BoXiKoN!

The clearest difference is rating: Mister Sudoku at 4.7 against BoXiKoN!'s 3.8. Mister Sudoku also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 16 months). BoXiKoN!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mister Sudoku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BoXiKoN! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mister Sudoku holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mister Sudoku has 108 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Mister Sudoku's written reviews are positive against 50% of BoXiKoN!'s.

Mister Sudoku ships an update every 4 months, BoXiKoN! every 16 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mister Sudoku | BoXiKoN! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mister-sudoku/id369602654/reviews)** | [3.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxikon/id536236521/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **108** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 48 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ludoware](https://appshunter.io/developer/369602657) | [ElectroSoma Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800404333) |

## What reviewers say

### Mister Sudoku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mister-sudoku/id369602654)

This app offers a vast collection of Sudoku puzzles in various types and difficulties, from traditional 9x9 to more complex variations. It includes helpful features like pencil marks, smart hints, and mistake detection to enhance the solving experience. Play offline and track your progress with the built-in timer.

**Highlights:** Extensive Sudoku game selection, Multiple game types (Killer, Jigsaw, X, etc.), Various difficulty levels and sizes, Automatic/Manual Pencil Marks, 'SMART' Hints and mistake detection, Offline play functionality

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mister Sudoku 'Full Version' | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 👍 Plenty of choices
- 👍 Helpful features
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great variety of puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Small font/numbers
- 🔍 Cluttered/confusing layout
- 🔍 Pencil mark issues
- 🔍 Scoring/ranking issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes at the end of games
- Freezing issues
- Scoring/ranking not working properly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Larger board sizes (16x16, 25x25)
- Pause button
- Offline score tracking
- Calculator feature for killer sudoku
- 9x9 killer sudoku


### BoXiKoN!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxikon/id536236521)

A classic action puzzler where players rotate and place falling shapes to form solid lines, clearing space and preventing the grid from filling up. It offers a relaxed, brain-teasing experience with multiple levels and shapes.

**Highlights:** Easy to learn gameplay, 20 challenging levels, Relaxed mode for unhurried play, Variety of up to 74 shapes, Auto-save and auto-continue functionality, Multi-touch controls for rotation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mister Sudoku free?

Mister Sudoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BoXiKoN! free?

BoXiKoN! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mister Sudoku or BoXiKoN!?

Mister Sudoku is rated higher. Mister Sudoku averages 4.7 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while BoXiKoN! averages 3.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do Mister Sudoku or BoXiKoN! have ads?

Mister Sudoku shows ads; BoXiKoN! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mister Sudoku or BoXiKoN!?

Mister Sudoku ships an update every 4 months, and BoXiKoN! every 16 months. Most recently, Mister Sudoku was updated on November 1, 2026 and BoXiKoN! on November 1, 2026.

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