Comparison

Mister Sudoku vs Kudoku

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

Head to head
About

Mister Sudoku

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
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Enjoy our extensive selection of sudoku games, with types / difficulties and sizes to suit everyone ranging from first timers to seasoned experts. Whether you prefer the traditional 9x9 Sudoku, or something a little bit more exotic like Jigsaw / Killer, we have games to suit your every desire and whim. GAME TYPES / DIFFICULTIES • Wide array of game types to choose from (Standard / Killer / Jigsaw / X / Hyper / CentreDot / Asterix / Offset) • Multiple difficulty levels (up to 9) and sizes. Suitable for everyone from beginners to experts • All games can be solved using logic techniques. No guessing is required! • Each game has only one single solution • Huge selection of games (65,000+) PENCIL MARKS / 'SMART' HINTS • Automatic / Manual Pencil Mark modes • 'SMART' Hints to guide / teach you • Mistake detection / correction USABILITY • Designed by Sudoku players for Sudoku players! • Easy to use interface • Optimised for fewer touches / clicks • Minimal distractions. No distracting graphics • Game Timer keeps track of your playing time • Works OFFLINE, so can be used anywhere Download ‘Mister Sudoku’ today and experience Sudoku the way it was meant to be experienced!

About

Kudoku

This app offers a pure Sudoku experience with a minimalist design and smooth gameplay. Focus on solving puzzles without distractions, whether you're a beginner or an experienced player. Enjoy a calm and satisfying puzzle-solving session anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Minimalist design
  • Smooth interactions
  • Pure puzzle focus
  • Calm gameplay experience
  • Endless engagement
Features
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Experience Sudoku the way it was meant to be—simple, elegant, and endlessly engaging. With a beautifully minimal design and smooth interactions, this app lets you focus purely on the puzzle. Whether you're solving your first grid or your thousandth, enjoy a calm and satisfying gameplay experience anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

Mister Sudoku4 screens
Kudoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mister Sudoku at 4.7 against Kudoku's 3.0. Mister Sudoku also leads on ratings volume (108 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). Kudoku's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and update cadence 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. Mister Sudoku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Kudoku asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mister Sudoku holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mister Sudoku has 108 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mister Sudoku ships an update every 4 months, Kudoku every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Mister Sudoku versus Kudoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMister SudokuKudoku
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (108 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings108 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLudoware佳鑫 寿

Bugs and requests

Mister Sudoku

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

7 requests
  • Larger board sizes (16x16, 25x25)
  • Pause button
  • Offline score tracking
  • Calculator feature for killer sudoku
  • 9x9 killer sudoku
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  • More difficult puzzle levels
  • Ability to delete saved games

Kudoku

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mister Sudoku

One-time1
  • Mister Sudoku 'Full Version'$2.99
None

Kudoku

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mister Sudoku free?
Mister Sudoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kudoku free?
Kudoku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mister Sudoku or Kudoku?
Mister Sudoku is rated higher. Mister Sudoku averages 4.7 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while Kudoku averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Mister Sudoku or Kudoku have ads?
Mister Sudoku shows ads; Kudoku does not.
Which is updated more often, Mister Sudoku or Kudoku?
Mister Sudoku ships an update every 4 months, and Kudoku every 3 months. Most recently, Mister Sudoku was updated on November 1, 2026 and Kudoku on October 28, 2026.

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