# ▻Sudoku + vs ⋆Sudoku

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.

⋆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. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ▻Sudoku + | ⋆Sudoku |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-plus/id372283316/reviews)** | [4.7 (161K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id418044512/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15K | **161K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.6% of reviews** | 64.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | — |
| Size | 73 MB | 316 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PeopleFun CG, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/330688693) | [Brainium Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/300891405) |

## What reviewers say

### ▻Sudoku +

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

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Paid · Board, #41 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


### ⋆Sudoku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id418044512)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging but not too challenging
- 👍 Great for learning advanced techniques
- 👍 Helpful hints that teach strategies
- 👍 Relaxing and soothing game
- 👍 Customizable themes and settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to see numbers and patterns
- 🔍 Inconsistent difficulty levels
- 🔍 Overly distracting UI elements
- 🔍 Too many intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ▻Sudoku + free?

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

### Is ⋆Sudoku free?

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

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

▻Sudoku + is rated higher. ▻Sudoku + averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while ⋆Sudoku averages 4.7 from 161K ratings.

### Do ▻Sudoku + or ⋆Sudoku have ads?

Both ▻Sudoku + and ⋆Sudoku show ads.

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

▻Sudoku + ships an update every 7 months, and ⋆Sudoku monthly. Most recently, ▻Sudoku + was updated on October 20, 2026 and ⋆Sudoku on October 21, 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.*