Comparison

Sudoku ′ vs Sudoku Master Edition

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku ′

Engage with an unlimited supply of Sudoku puzzles, playable online or offline. This app offers six difficulty levels, daily challenges, and a clean, user-friendly interface designed for both novice and expert players. Enjoy a distraction-free experience with customizable settings and essential tools like undo/redo and note-taking.

Highlights
  • Unlimited Sudoku grids
  • Offline play
  • 6 difficulty levels
  • Daily challenges
  • Undo/Redo functionality
  • Automatic and manual notes
  • Conflict and error highlighting
Features
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Sudoku for beginners and advanced players alike, with unlimited grids on or offline, 6 difficulty levels ranging from "easy" to "diabolical," daily challenges, and a beautiful ergonomic design. Sudoku with no distractions: - Fast: no lengthy intros or slow animations. - Small: doesn't eat up a lot of storage on your device. - Friendly: big buttons avoid fat-fingering. - Non-intrusive: plays your music and nothing else. Sudoku with all the nuts and bolts: - Undo / Redo. - 10 concurrent grids. - Automatic and manual notes. - Conflict and error highlighting. - Customizable input and display settings. Sudoku on all your devices: - Universal: iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. - Retina: native resolution on all screens. For feature requests and feedback, please email us at help@mindthefrog.com. Enjoy, The friendly team at mindthefrog :)

About

Sudoku Master Edition

This app offers a comprehensive Sudoku experience with numerous customization options, multiple game modes, and difficulty levels. It features a minimalist design, daily challenges, and Apple Pencil integration for a pen-and-paper feel.

Highlights
  • Customizable themes and fonts
  • Multiple game modes (Lightning, Mistake, Classic, Zen)
  • 5 difficulty levels
  • Adjustable grid styles
  • Note-taking and highlighting features
  • Apple Pencil integration
  • Daily reminders and auto-complete
Features
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***FEATURED AS APPLE'S GAME OF THE DAY IN 40+ COUNTRIES*** SUDOKU MASTER EDITION is classic Sudoku with a wardrobe. Play across dozens of custom themes, jump into limited-time events, and pick your fight across five difficulty levels from Easy to Master. Beautiful, minimalist, and built to keep you coming back. Whether you're a daily solver or just getting hooked, here's what's inside: THEMES & EVENTS - Dozens of custom themes to make the board truly yours - Exclusive limited-time events with rewards you won't find anywhere else - 13 app icons and 26 hand-picked fonts to match your style - Sleek Dark theme for late-night solving PLAY YOUR WAY - Five difficulty levels, from a gentle Easy to a brutal Master - Lightning Mode for fast, high-energy solving - Zen Mode for a calm, distraction-free pen-and-paper feel - Mistake Mode or Classic Mode, however you like to play - Adjustable grid styles and a modern color palette that's easy on the eyes SMART TOOLS - Highlight Helper to spot your next move - Notes for jotting down possibilities (or secret messages, we won't tell) - Auto-complete and Quick Start to skip the busywork - Daily reminders so you never break your streak - In-app tutorial and help for when you need a hand APPLE PENCIL (compatible iPad & Apple Pencil) - A true pen-and-paper experience: scribble numbers and notes by hand - Built-in Notepad to sketch ideas and erase with a tap - No Pencil? Just toggle the notepad off and play as normal Relaxing original soundtrack by EARLYGUARD, endless customization, and more on the way. Download SUDOKU MASTER EDITION and find your perfect game.

Screenshots

Sudoku ′4 screens
Sudoku Master Edition4 screens

Verdict

The call

Sudoku ′ and Sudoku Master Edition both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Sudoku ′'s written reviews are positive against 63% of Sudoku Master Edition's. Sudoku ′ also leads on ratings volume (39K vs 7.9K) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). Sudoku Master Edition's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sudoku Master Edition sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Sudoku ′ against 4.6 for Sudoku Master Edition. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39K and 7.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Sudoku ′'s written reviews are positive against 63% of Sudoku Master Edition's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku ′ ships an update every 3 months, Sudoku Master Edition every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sudoku ′ versus Sudoku Master Edition: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku ′Sudoku Master Edition
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (39K ratings) — better4.6 (7.9K ratings)
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews — better63.1% of reviews
Number of ratings39K — better7.9K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB120 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperMind The Frog, Inc.Hoolatron Studios

Customer experience

Sudoku ′

All ratings38,355 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews557 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral6.6%
Negative11.8%

Sudoku Master Edition

All ratings7,906 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews382 reviews
Positive63.1%
Neutral12.6%
Negative24.3%

User reviews

Sudoku ′

From 39K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🧠 Challenging levels
  • 🎨 Customizable colors
  • 📝 Helpful note-taking feature
  • 🔍 Number highlighting

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Confusing note-taking behavior
  • 🔍 Difficulty level jumps
  • 🔍 Ads interrupting gameplay
  • 🔍 Lack of progress tracking
  • 🔍 Unstable on some devices

Sudoku Master Edition

From 7.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app for sudoku
  • 👍 Fun game
  • 👍 Best design and master level is actually hard
  • 👍 Intuitive controls
  • 👍 Customizable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App freezes and crashes
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 🐛 Handwriting recognition problems
  • 🐛 Puzzle difficulties are inconsistent
  • 🐛 Ads are disruptive and hard to close

Bugs and requests

Sudoku ′

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Puzzle errors
  • App crashes
  • Incorrect number placement
  • Sideways orientation on tablets

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to stay in note mode
  • More granular difficulty levels
  • Mute option for ads
  • Progress tracking and statistics
  • Improved stability on older devices

Sudoku Master Edition

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes after completing puzzles
  • Handwriting recognition issues with certain numbers
  • Saved games disappearing
  • Inconsistent behavior when using pencil input
  • Inability to enter wrong numbers
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  • Bugs introduced with recent updates

Requested features

10 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to import custom puzzles
  • More themes and color options
  • Improved undo/redo functionality
  • Ability to differentiate user-entered numbers from pre-filled numbers
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  • Larger game board size
  • Difficulty progression that feels more balanced
  • Hint system that doesn't reveal full solutions
  • Multiplayer or leaderboard features
  • Ability to pause and resume games

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sudoku ′

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
2 purchases

Sudoku Master Edition

One-time2
  • Premium Theme Credit$0.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99

Questions

Is Sudoku ′ free?
Sudoku ′ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sudoku Master Edition free?
Sudoku Master Edition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sudoku ′ or Sudoku Master Edition?
Sudoku ′ is rated higher. Sudoku ′ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Sudoku Master Edition averages 4.6 from 7.9K ratings.
Do Sudoku ′ or Sudoku Master Edition have ads?
Both Sudoku ′ and Sudoku Master Edition show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku ′ or Sudoku Master Edition?
Sudoku ′ ships an update every 3 months, and Sudoku Master Edition every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sudoku ′ was updated on November 10, 2026 and Sudoku Master Edition on November 7, 2026.

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