# ⋆Sudoku vs Sudoku Master Edition

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ⋆Sudoku at 161K against Sudoku Master Edition's 7.9K. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ⋆Sudoku against 4.6 for Sudoku Master Edition. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ⋆Sudoku has 161K ratings behind it against 7.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 64% and 63% positive.

⋆Sudoku ships an update monthly, Sudoku Master Edition every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ⋆Sudoku | Sudoku Master Edition |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (161K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id418044512/reviews)** | [4.6 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-master-edition/id1260190370/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **161K** | 7.9K |
| Positive reviews | **63.8% of reviews** | 63.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 316 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Brainium Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/300891405) | [Hoolatron Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260190369) |

## What reviewers say

### ⋆Sudoku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id418044512)

This app offers a classic Sudoku puzzle experience with a modern design and intuitive controls. It features five difficulty levels, a smart hint system that teaches logic, and daily challenges to keep your mind sharp. Track your progress and enjoy a customizable and relaxing gameplay.

**Highlights:** Smart hint system teaches logic, Five difficulty levels, Daily puzzle challenges, Customizable board and themes, Progress tracking and statistics, Auto-fill and auto-check options

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging but not too challenging
- 👍 Great for learning advanced techniques
- 👍 Helpful hints that teach strategies
- 👍 Relaxing and soothing game
- 👍 Customizable themes and settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to see numbers and patterns
- 🔍 Inconsistent difficulty levels
- 🔍 Overly distracting UI elements
- 🔍 Too many intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle completion status not updating correctly
- Floating number feature not working as expected
- Scores not displaying properly on leaderboard
- Game freezing or crashing on certain devices
- Inability to play music in the background

**Requested features**

- Option to disable auto-check for errors
- Ability to customize number colors and backgrounds
- More granular difficulty settings between Hard and Expert
- Ability to access past daily puzzles
- Family sharing for ad-free version


### Sudoku Master Edition

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-master-edition/id1260190370)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Theme Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 161K 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 monthly, and Sudoku Master Edition every 3 weeks. Most recently, ⋆Sudoku was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sudoku Master Edition on November 6, 2026.

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