▻Sudoku + vs ⋆Sudoku
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
▻Sudoku +
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.
- Smart point system
- Online leaderboards
- Runs tracking
- Thousands of free puzzles
- Selectable difficulty levels
- Customizable tile/board looks
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▻Sudoku is Sudoku with Point System, Runs, and Online Leaderboards. Discover the next evolution of Sudoku with amazing graphics, animations, and ease of use. This is a Sudoku like one you have never experienced before ;) ...Thousands of puzzles, all free. Top class puzzles with selectable level of difficulty :) ________________________________ To the classic Sudoku, we added: => A smart point system, wherein your score is based on 1) the value of each number multiplied (at the time of its match) by a multiplier that decreases in time and 2) the value of each block, row, column multiplied (at the time of its completion) by the decreasing multiplier => Thanks to Game Center, you can now rank and compare Sudoku scores and achievements against friends and strangers => ▻Sudoku also counts the runs, that is, each uninterrupted sequence of games won, and adds them to the online leaderboards ________________________________ In ▻Sudoku, you win a game when you solve a puzzle with 3 errors or less (we used this threshold to give a bit of slack for mis-tapping :) Also, you have a number of hints to help you play (more at the easy, less at the hard level). To fit any taste, you can choose between a lush tile look or a more classic board look :) ________________________________ What our testers are saying: • "The game is perfect! I am really loving ▻Sudoku. It is very addicting and fun, absolutely the best sudoku I have ever played." • "Fabulous! You turned me into a ▻Sudoku fan hook, line and sinker :)" • "The gameplay of ▻Sudoku is great, very smooth." • "Great app - love it! Well done! Love the start up sounds/music!"
⋆Sudoku
This app offers a classic Sudoku puzzle experience with a modern design and intuitive controls. It features five difficulty levels, a smart hint system that teaches logic, and daily challenges to keep your mind sharp. Track your progress and enjoy a customizable and relaxing gameplay.
- Smart hint system teaches logic
- Five difficulty levels
- Daily puzzle challenges
- Customizable board and themes
- Progress tracking and statistics
- Auto-fill and auto-check options
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Sudoku by Brainium has updated the classic Sudoku puzzle game you know and love, with a clean, modern design, calming backdrops, and intuitive controls. With endless number puzzles and five levels of difficulty, our Sudoku is perfect for players of all skill levels. Whether you’re in the mood for a quick game to help you relax, or an expert level logic challenge to train your brain, there’s a board for you. Brainium Sudoku also features the first and best smart hint system available. It goes beyond simply giving you the answers. Instead, it helps you learn and improve your skills by teaching you “why” the answer is what it is. With every puzzle, our “Hint” button provides the techniques you need to make progress even when it seems like your path is blocked. The instructions are easy to understand, unique for every puzzle, and presented with easy to follow, helpful animations and colorful visuals. This feature will improve your Sudoku skills whether you’re a first-time player or a seasoned expert. It’s the perfect companion for anyone looking to take their number game or logic puzzle skills to the next level. Enjoy a clear, easy to read, and customizable Sudoku board with visual guides that make reading the board and figuring out where to place your next numbers a breeze. Our input system is designed to make entering numbers and notes simple, and our user-friendly scoring system makes it easy to compete with yourself or friends. Starting and keeping a daily habit of mental exercise is easy by playing Sudoku’s Daily Puzzles, which are sure to keep your mind sharp and at ease. Track your progress with onboard statistics and unlock fun achievements along the way. Brainium’s Classic Sudoku Features: • The world’s most advanced Sudoku learning tool and hint system • Hints that teach you the logic behind the answer • Five perfectly balanced difficulty levels from beginner to expert • Daily Puzzle Challenges - complete them to earn points and gold checkmarks • Two beautiful grid styles • Nine relaxing backdrops • Light or dark grid fonts with adjustable size • Auto Light/Dark mode adjusts the theme based on your device settings • Unlimited collection of brain training logic puzzles • Game Statistics to track progress • Auto-Fill Notes option • Auto-Clear Notes option • Auto-Check Errors option • Number Painting option allows you to rapidly fill open squares with a selected number or note • Universal App looks great on iPhone and iPad • Global and friend leader boards • Portrait and landscape play options • Right or left-handed option in landscape • iPad keyboard compatible We hope Sudoku by Brainium brings you endless fun, relaxation, and a challenge for your mind. More Fun & Free Logic and Classic Card Games from Brainium: • Solitaire • Mahjong • Spider Solitaire • FreeCell • Pyramid • Blackjack Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/BrainiumStudios Follow us on Twitter @BrainiumStudios Visit us on the web https://www.Brainium.com/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ⋆Sudoku at Free against ▻Sudoku +'s $4.99. ⋆Sudoku also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (161K vs 15K). ▻Sudoku +'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (89% vs 64%). On rating, ads 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
⋆Sudoku is free to download; ▻Sudoku + costs $4.99 up front. ⋆Sudoku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ▻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 ⋆Sudoku. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ⋆Sudoku has 161K ratings behind it against 15K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of ▻Sudoku +'s written reviews are positive against 64% of ⋆Sudoku's.
▻Sudoku + ships an update every 7 months, ⋆Sudoku monthly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.
| Parameter | ▻Sudoku + | ⋆Sudoku |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (15K ratings) — better | 4.7 (161K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.6% of reviews — better | 64.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15K | 161K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #23 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 316 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PeopleFun CG, LLC | Brainium Studios LLC |
Customer experience
▻Sudoku +
⋆Sudoku
User reviews
▻Sudoku +
From 15K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 No ads
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🧠 Mentally challenging
- 🕰️ Ability to track progress and high scores
- 🎨 Variety of themes and backgrounds
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent scoring system
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Difficulty in disabling screen rotation
- 👀 Small number tiles can be hard to select accurately
⋆Sudoku
From 161K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Challenging but not too challenging
- 👍 Great for learning advanced techniques
- 👍 Helpful hints that teach strategies
- 👍 Relaxing and soothing game
- 👍 Customizable themes and settings
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to see numbers and patterns
- 🔍 Inconsistent difficulty levels
- 🔍 Overly distracting UI elements
- 🔍 Too many intrusive ads
Bugs and requests
▻Sudoku +
Reported bugs
3 issues- Numbers disappearing from the selection bar
- Incorrect answers being registered as mistakes
- Rotation lock settings not persisting
Requested features
4 requests- Auto-fill pencil marks option
- More advanced difficulty levels
- Ability to export/import game data across devices
- Option to disable the 3-mistake limit
⋆Sudoku
Reported bugs
5 issues- Puzzle completion status not updating correctly
- Floating number feature not working as expected
- Scores not displaying properly on leaderboard
- Game freezing or crashing on certain devices
- Inability to play music in the background
Requested features
6 requests- Option to disable auto-check for errors
- Ability to customize number colors and backgrounds
- More granular difficulty settings between Hard and Expert
- Ability to access past daily puzzles
- Family sharing for ad-free version
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- Clearer explanation of scoring system
In-app purchases
▻Sudoku +
No in-app purchases
⋆Sudoku
- Remove Ads$11.99









