# Sudoku vs Sudoku ∙

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sudoku at 59K against Sudoku ∙'s 1.4K. Sudoku also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Sudoku ∙'s advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 65%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Sudoku against 4.7 for Sudoku ∙. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku has 59K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Sudoku's written reviews are positive against 79% of Sudoku ∙'s.

Sudoku ships an update monthly, Sudoku ∙ every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sudoku | Sudoku ∙ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id398990729/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id727577974/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | **79.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 147 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [Solitaire Games Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1391057535) |

## What reviewers say

### Sudoku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id398990729)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Sudoku Apps Bundle | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Sudoku Membership | $14.99 | per year |
| Sudoku Bundle | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Sudoku Apps Bundle | $64.99 | per year |
| Sudoku Apps Bundle | $99.99 | per year |
| Sudoku Bundle | $129.99 | per year |
| Disable Ads | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 📊 Tracks stats and times
- 💡 Useful features like pencil mode
- 🧠 Challenges the brain

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Intrusive ads
- 💰 Expensive ad-free version
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🔇 Disrupts audio playback

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Sudoku ∙

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id727577974)

Engage in a classic logic puzzle with multiple difficulty levels, from beginner to expert. Features include automatic saving, customizable options, and a beginner tutorial. Enjoy a well-crafted gameplay experience designed for maximum enjoyment on your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Multiple difficulty levels, Beginner tutorial, Automatic game saving, Customizable in-game options, Left or right-handed play

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove advertising | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Separate note-taking feature
- 🚀 Responsive gameplay
- ⭐ Challenging difficulty levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Small font size
- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔁 Inability to save progress

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect puzzle solutions
- Inconsistent scoring and progress tracking
- Ads that disrupt gameplay

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads
- Larger grid size
- Ability to review completed puzzles
- Customizable themes and appearances


## 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 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 4.7 from 1.4K 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 monthly, and Sudoku ∙ every 2 months. Most recently, Sudoku was updated on October 26, 2026 and Sudoku ∙ on October 26, 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.*