# ▻Sudoku + vs Microsoft Sudoku

▻Sudoku + and Microsoft Sudoku both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of ▻Sudoku +'s written reviews are positive against 37% of Microsoft Sudoku's. ▻Sudoku + also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#26 vs unranked). Microsoft Sudoku's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Microsoft Sudoku is free to download; ▻Sudoku + costs $4.99 up front. Microsoft Sudoku sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ▻Sudoku + asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for ▻Sudoku + against 4.7 for Microsoft Sudoku. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15K and 7.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of ▻Sudoku +'s written reviews are positive against 37% of Microsoft Sudoku's.

▻Sudoku + ships an update every 7 months, Microsoft Sudoku every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ▻Sudoku + | Microsoft Sudoku |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-plus/id372283316/reviews)** | [4.7 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-sudoku/id1462494195/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 7.5K |
| Positive reviews | **88.8% of reviews** | 37.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | — |
| Size | 73 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PeopleFun CG, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/330688693) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## What reviewers say

### ▻Sudoku +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-plus/id372283316)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Paid · Board, #49 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Experience Sudoku with a unique point system, runs tracking, and online leaderboards. Enjoy thousands of free puzzles with adjustable difficulty and stunning graphics. Compete with friends and players worldwide in this evolved take on the classic game.

**Highlights:** Smart point system, Online leaderboards, Runs tracking, Thousands of free puzzles, Selectable difficulty levels, Customizable tile/board looks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 No ads
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🧠 Mentally challenging
- 🕰️ Ability to track progress and high scores
- 🎨 Variety of themes and backgrounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent scoring system
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Difficulty in disabling screen rotation
- 👀 Small number tiles can be hard to select accurately

**Reported bugs**

- Numbers disappearing from the selection bar
- Incorrect answers being registered as mistakes
- Rotation lock settings not persisting

**Requested features**

- Auto-fill pencil marks option
- More advanced difficulty levels
- Ability to export/import game data across devices
- Option to disable the 3-mistake limit


### Microsoft Sudoku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-sudoku/id1462494195)

Enjoy classic and unique Sudoku puzzles with adjustable difficulty. Engage in daily challenges, track your progress, and customize your gameplay with various themes and settings. An optional premium subscription removes ads and unlocks past challenges.

**Highlights:** Classic and Irregular Sudoku modes, 6 difficulty levels, Daily Challenges with badges, Multiple themes and symbol options, Note-taking and mistake erasing, Cloud save and Xbox Live achievements, Progress tracking and statistics

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive and fast gameplay
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 👍 Variety of puzzle types
- 👍 Customizable options
- 👍 Great for beginners and experts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Ads play audio even in silent mode
- 🔋 Excessive ads and intrusive monetization
- 🐛 Progress not saving properly
- 🐛 Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Reported bugs**

- Daily challenge progress not syncing across devices
- Levels and scores resetting unexpectedly
- App getting stuck on loading screens
- Ads hijacking device controls and interrupting background audio

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support for tablets
- More customization options for notes and highlighting
- Ability to replay past daily challenges
- Improved undo/redo functionality
- Autofill or auto-complete options for advanced players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ▻Sudoku + free?

▻Sudoku + costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Microsoft Sudoku free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ▻Sudoku + or Microsoft Sudoku?

▻Sudoku + is rated higher. ▻Sudoku + averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Microsoft Sudoku averages 4.7 from 7.5K ratings.

### Do ▻Sudoku + or Microsoft Sudoku have ads?

Both ▻Sudoku + and Microsoft Sudoku show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ▻Sudoku + or Microsoft Sudoku?

▻Sudoku + ships an update every 7 months, and Microsoft Sudoku every 2 months. Most recently, ▻Sudoku + was updated on October 27, 2026 and Microsoft Sudoku on October 27, 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.*