# Sudoku・ vs Sudoku·

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sudoku· at none against Sudoku・'s 10. Sudoku· also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Sudoku・'s advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 66%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sudoku・ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Sudoku· asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Sudoku・ against 4.7 for Sudoku·. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 17K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Sudoku・'s written reviews are positive against 66% of Sudoku·'s.

Sudoku・ ships an update every 5 months, Sudoku· every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sudoku・ | Sudoku· |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id397227037/reviews) | **[4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id839681682/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11K | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.3% of reviews** | 65.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 133 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Optime Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/289278460) | [Tim O's Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412839685) |

## What reviewers say

### Sudoku・

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id397227037)

Experience Sudoku in a feudal Japan setting with beautiful graphics and advanced features. This app offers dual keypad entry, smart note-taking, and error checking to enhance your puzzle-solving. With multiple difficulty levels and thousands of puzzles, it caters to all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Dual keypad entry, Smart notes (auto-notes & manual deletion), Optional error checking, Multiple difficulty levels, 3,000+ puzzles, Feudal Japan theme

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzle Pack - Genpei | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack - Norada | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack - Meiji | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack - Taisho | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack - Showa | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack - Sakai | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack - Subushi | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack - Kurikara | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack - Miura | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack - Ishizu | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Challenging levels
- 👍 Ability to make notes
- 🤓 Keeps mind active

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes/freezes
- 💰 Excessive ads/in-app purchases
- 🔍 Difficult to see numbers/highlights
- 🔄 Timer issues (doesn't reset)
- 🙄 Unnecessary changes to UI

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to access higher difficulty levels
- Inability to restore previously purchased content
- Clipboard data being accessed without user permission

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads/in-app purchases
- More customization options (colors, themes, etc.)
- Ability to listen to own music during gameplay
- Better handling of saved progress/purchases across devices


### Sudoku·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id839681682)

Engage your mind with a classic Sudoku puzzle game. Enjoy a clean interface and multiple difficulty levels. Track your progress and compete with others.

**Highlights:** Daily Challenge, Multiple difficulty levels, Note taking, Hint system, Highlight incorrect values, Individual statistics, Game Center leaderboard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent sudoku game
- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 🧠 Helps exercise the brain
- 💤 Relaxing and calming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive ads and interruptions
- ⏱️ Ads affect game timer
- 🔇 Cannot mute or control audio
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes after updates
- Timer issues due to ads
- Difficulty closing ads or navigating UI
- Incompatibility with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for ad-free version
- Ability to pause and restart games
- More detailed performance tracking
- Customizable color themes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sudoku・ free?

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

### Is Sudoku· free?

Sudoku· is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sudoku・ or Sudoku·?

Sudoku· is rated higher. Sudoku・ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Sudoku· averages 4.7 from 17K 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 5 months, and Sudoku· every 2 months. Most recently, Sudoku・ was updated on October 29, 2026 and Sudoku· on October 29, 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.*