# Sudoku・ vs Sudoku Mega Bundle

The clearest difference is rating: Sudoku Mega Bundle at 4.8 against Sudoku・'s 4.6. Sudoku Mega Bundle also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Sudoku・'s advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 78%) and ratings volume (11K vs 2.9K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sudoku・ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sudoku Mega Bundle sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sudoku Mega Bundle holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 2.9K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of Sudoku・'s written reviews are positive against 78% of Sudoku Mega Bundle's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sudoku・ ships an update every 5 months, Sudoku Mega Bundle every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sudoku・ | Sudoku Mega Bundle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id397227037/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-mega-bundle/id970674839/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 2.9K |
| Positive reviews | **88.3% of reviews** | 78.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Optime Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/289278460) | [GammaLateral LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/685178329) |

## 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 Mega Bundle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-mega-bundle/id970674839)

Explore hundreds of unique Sudoku variations beyond the classic grid. Challenge yourself with diverse puzzle types, difficulty levels, and helpful tools. Enjoy customizable gameplay and track your progress with leaderboards and achievements.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of unique Sudoku variations, Multiple difficulty levels, Hints and smart notes, Savepoint functionality, Zoom and customization options, Leaderboards and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | per month |
| Get 20 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get 50 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Variety of games
- 👍 Customizable options
- 🚀 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💸 Intrusive ads
- 🔒 Locked difficulty levels
- 🔒 Inability to close ads

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after update
- Ads causing game to freeze or redirect
- Incorrect puzzle solutions
- Pencil marks not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to input game seed
- Option to turn off zoom
- Ability to modify color of lines in Killer Sudoku
- Addition of 6x6 Killer Sudoku
- Ability to take notes in pencil mode without errors


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sudoku・ free?

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

### Is Sudoku Mega Bundle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sudoku・ or Sudoku Mega Bundle?

Sudoku Mega Bundle is rated higher. Sudoku・ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Sudoku Mega Bundle averages 4.8 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Sudoku・ or Sudoku Mega Bundle have ads?

Both Sudoku・ and Sudoku Mega Bundle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sudoku・ or Sudoku Mega Bundle?

Sudoku・ ships an update every 5 months, and Sudoku Mega Bundle every 2 months. Most recently, Sudoku・ was updated on October 15, 2026 and Sudoku Mega Bundle on October 13, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*