# ▻Sudoku + vs Cozy Solitaire

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ▻Sudoku + at none against Cozy Solitaire's 1. ▻Sudoku + also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 297) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Cozy Solitaire's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On rating, review sentiment, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

▻Sudoku + costs $4.99 and Cozy Solitaire $1.99 up front. Cozy Solitaire 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 Cozy Solitaire. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ▻Sudoku + has 15K ratings behind it against 297, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 89% and 90% positive.

▻Sudoku + ships an update every 7 months, Cozy Solitaire every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ▻Sudoku + | Cozy Solitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-plus/id372283316/reviews)** | [4.7 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cozy-solitaire/id6470734104/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 297 |
| Positive reviews | 88.6% of reviews | **89.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #38 | **#32** |
| Size | 73 MB | 373 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PeopleFun CG, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/330688693) | [Mulberry Tree Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714124470) |

## What reviewers say

### ▻Sudoku +

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

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Paid · Board, #82 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


### Cozy Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cozy-solitaire/id6470734104)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Paid · Card, #75 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Enjoy a peaceful card game experience with no interruptions. Customize your game with various themes and card backs. Offers daily goals and achievements for a rewarding play session.

**Highlights:** Ad-free and no micro-transactions, Klondike and FreeCell Solitaire, Optional in-app purchase for 3 extra game modes, Extensive customization options (card backs, backgrounds, card fronts), Daily goals and achievements, Undo and hint features, LoFi soundtrack

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Game Modes | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌸 Calming and cozy design
- 👍 No ads or interruptions
- 💎 Customizable card decks and backgrounds
- 🎮 Variety of solitaire game modes
- 🏆 Achievements and daily rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Small card resolution on some devices
- 🕹️ Slow card animations and transitions
- 🔧 Lack of landscape mode on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Cards not registering correctly in FreeCell
- Game freezing after auto-complete
- Incorrect card display in foundation piles

**Requested features**

- More background animations and themes
- Dark mode option
- Ability to turn off haptic feedback
- Faster card movement and auto-complete
- Additional solitaire game modes (e.g. Pyramid, Tri-Peaks)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ▻Sudoku + free?

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

### Is Cozy Solitaire free?

Cozy Solitaire costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ▻Sudoku + or Cozy Solitaire?

▻Sudoku + is rated higher. ▻Sudoku + averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Cozy Solitaire averages 4.7 from 297 ratings.

### Do ▻Sudoku + or Cozy Solitaire have ads?

▻Sudoku + shows ads; Cozy Solitaire does not.

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

▻Sudoku + ships an update every 7 months, and Cozy Solitaire every 3 weeks. Most recently, ▻Sudoku + was updated on October 21, 2026 and Cozy Solitaire on October 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ▻Sudoku + or Cozy Solitaire?

▻Sudoku + currently peaks at #38 in the App Store charts, and Cozy Solitaire at #32. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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