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 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 ∙

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
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Sudoku is now available for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad - with a level of gameplay never seen before in the AppStore! Discover this great version of Sudoku and join thousands of other addicted players - "This version is really well made - clean and easy to play. My favourite." - "Great game! I'll definitely recommend it to my friends." DIFFERENT GAME MODES - Four levels of difficulty - you can enjoy the game whether you're a beginner or an expert! - Novice player? Try our beginners' sudoku, with an interactive tutorial. - Or are you a Sudoku expert? Try the 'Impossible' level! - Left or Right-handed A FULL, FUN VERSION OF SUDOKU - Each turn is automatically saved - Prevent screen time-out during game time - The graphics have been designed to maximise your enjoyment Customise your game with many different in-game options, which you can turn on or off: - Show same-value numbers entered - Prevent same numbers from being entered - Activate or deactivate the timer

Screenshots

Sudoku ′4 screens
Sudoku ∙4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sudoku ′ at 39K against Sudoku ∙'s 1.4K. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 ∙ 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

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 39K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Sudoku ′'s written reviews are positive against 79% of Sudoku ∙'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku ′ ships an update every 3 months, Sudoku ∙ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Sudoku ′ versus Sudoku ∙: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku ′Sudoku ∙
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (39K ratings)4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews — better79.0% of reviews
Number of ratings39K — better1.4K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS12.4 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMind The Frog, Inc.Solitaire Games Studio

Customer experience

Sudoku ′

All ratings38,355 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews555 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral6.8%
Negative11.9%

Sudoku ∙

All ratings1,434 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews1,236 reviews
Positive79.0%
Neutral7.4%
Negative13.6%

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 ∙

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

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 ∙

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect puzzle solutions
  • Inconsistent scoring and progress tracking
  • Ads that disrupt gameplay

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to disable ads
  • Larger grid size
  • Ability to review completed puzzles
  • Customizable themes and appearances

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sudoku ′

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
1 purchases

Sudoku ∙

One-time1
  • Remove advertising$2.99

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 39K 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 every 3 months, and Sudoku ∙ every 2 months. Most recently, Sudoku ′ was updated on October 27, 2026 and Sudoku ∙ on October 26, 2026.

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