Comparison

Sudoku vs ™ Sudoku

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sudoku

Engage your mind with this classic Japanese logic puzzle. Offers multiple difficulty levels, customizable backgrounds, and unique emoji number options. Track progress and compete with others.

Highlights
  • Four difficulty settings
  • Customizable background colors
  • Emoji number option
  • Duplicate highlighting
  • Unlimited Undo/Redo
  • Autosave functionality
  • Leaderboards and achievements
  • Note-taking feature
Features
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Train your brain anytime—and anywhere—with Sudoku :), the classic Japanese logic puzzle game. Playing Sudoku on your mobile device is fun & easy! Now you can take your favorite Japanese game wherever you go. Give your mind a workout with advanced difficulty, or play easier levels to exercise your brain. The Sudoku :) app offers access to many fun features. Game features: ● Play Sudoku games with four different difficulty settings: Easy, Medium, Hard & Expert ● Personalize your gameplay with custom background colors ● Switch numbers to emojis for a fun new way to play ● Highlight duplicates to avoid repeating numbers in rows, columns & blocks ● Use unlimited Undo & Redo actions ● Stop & resume the game anytime with Autosave ● Track your scores & completion times against top Sudoku players with leaderboards and achievements ● Keep track of possible numbers in the grid with Note-taking ● See your progress with Logic Puzzles Completed and Top Completion Times With user-friendly boards, this Sudoku puzzle game is rated one of the top brain games. Whether you are new to this classic puzzle game or you’ve been playing for years, give yourself a fun & challenging game experience with Sudoku :) everywhere you go. Download Sudoku :) on your iPhone & iPad today We hope you enjoy playing Sudoku :) Questions or feedback, please email us at contact@maplemedia.io for fast & friendly support. Brought to you by Maple Media. Visit us at https://maplemedia.io. Terms of Service and Subscription Terms: https://maplemedia.io/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://maplemedia.io/privacy/ - Level up your Sudoku experience with the Sudoku Membership subscription! Enjoy Ad-free game play, customize with unique backgrounds and mix it up with the new Emoji grid! - Once subscribed, payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase if you subscribe - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the subscription's renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.

About

™ Sudoku

Engage your mind with a classic logic puzzle game. Offers a wide range of difficulty levels and helpful tools to assist or challenge players. Enjoy a seamless digital experience of paper-and-pencil Sudoku anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Auto-error detection
  • Manual solving mode
  • Hint system
  • Note-taking functionality
  • Undo feature
  • Mini Sudoku support
Features
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Sudoku Master: A Mind-Engaging Puzzle Adventure! Dive into the world of Sudoku Master, the ultimate game for both puzzle beginners and Sudoku savants! Whether you're seeking a mental workout or a relaxing pastime, Sudoku Master provides an immersive experience, replicating the classic joy of paper-and-pencil Sudoku in a sleek digital format. Embark on a journey through various levels, from beginner-friendly puzzles to mind-bending expert challenges. With millions of Sudoku grids across four difficulty settings – easy, medium, hard, and expert – there's a puzzle for every mood and skill level. Sudoku Master is crafted with exceptional features to enhance your gameplay. Opt for helpful guides like auto-tracking, automated controls, and duplicate highlights, or embrace the thrill of solving puzzles unaided in our manual mode. The choice is yours – tailor the challenge to your preference! Key Features: * Auto-Error Detection or Manual Mode for self-spotting mistakes * Hints available (with a minor time penalty for a balanced challenge) * A vast library of puzzles across varied difficulty levels * Note-taking functionality to strategize and track possible solutions * Easy Undo feature for stress-free corrections * Supports 4x4 Mini Sudoku – perfect for beginners * Share puzzles with friends to spark a friendly competition * Leaderboards and achievements to see how you rank globally * Sleek, user-friendly interface for seamless gameplay * Save and load features to pick up right where you left off Transform your device into a brain-boosting puzzle hub with Sudoku Master. Available for play anytime, anywhere – challenge your intellect and unwind with a grid today!

Screenshots

Sudoku4 screens
™ Sudoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ™ Sudoku at none against Sudoku's shown. ™ Sudoku also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 65%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Sudoku's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (59K vs 121). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sudoku sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and ™ Sudoku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sudoku holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku has 59K ratings behind it against 121, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Sudoku's written reviews are positive against 82% of ™ Sudoku's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku ships an update monthly, ™ Sudoku every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Sudoku versus ™ Sudoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku™ Sudoku
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (59K ratings) — better4.4 (121 ratings)
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews82.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings59K — better121
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB62 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMaple Media Apps, LLCVM Mobile Team

Customer experience

Sudoku

All ratings59,043 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews625 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative28.2%

™ Sudoku

All ratings121 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral5.8%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.6%

Bugs and requests

Sudoku

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Numbers getting stuck/grayed out
  • Inconsistent difficulty levels
  • Display issues on newer devices
  • Crashes after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Customizable color themes
  • Option to disable number highlighting
  • Reset button that fully clears the board
  • More granular difficulty levels

™ Sudoku

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Sudoku

Subscriptions10
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Sudoku Apps Bundle$7.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • Premium Annual$8.991 Year
  • Sudoku Membership$14.991 Year
  • Sudoku Bundle1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$14.991 Year
  • Sudoku Apps Bundle$64.991 Year
  • Sudoku Apps Bundle$99.991 Year
  • Sudoku Bundle1 Year trial$129.991 Year
One-time1
  • Disable Ads$24.99
1 purchases

™ Sudoku

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99

Questions

Is Sudoku free?
Sudoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
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 4.7 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while ™ Sudoku averages 4.4 from 121 ratings.
Do Sudoku or ™ Sudoku have ads?
Sudoku shows ads; ™ Sudoku does not.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku or ™ Sudoku?
Sudoku ships an update monthly, and ™ Sudoku every 8 months. Most recently, Sudoku was updated on September 24, 2026 and ™ Sudoku on August 25, 2026.

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