# ⋆Sudoku vs Sudoku ◆

The clearest difference is update cadence: ⋆Sudoku at monthly against Sudoku ◆'s every 6 months. ⋆Sudoku also leads on ratings volume (161K vs 18K). Sudoku ◆'s advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 64%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ⋆Sudoku against 4.6 for Sudoku ◆. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ⋆Sudoku has 161K ratings behind it against 18K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of ⋆Sudoku's written reviews are positive against 75% of Sudoku ◆'s.

⋆Sudoku ships an update monthly, Sudoku ◆ every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ⋆Sudoku | Sudoku ◆ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (161K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id418044512/reviews)** | [4.6 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id717754939/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **161K** | 18K |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | **75.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 316 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Brainium Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/300891405) | [Do More Mobile, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318729104) |

## 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 ◆

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id717754939)

Engage in a classic logic puzzle experience with an endless supply of Sudoku challenges. This app offers a sleek, modern interface designed for relaxing brain exercise, allowing you to hone your deduction skills and improve concentration. Track your progress, earn stars, and enjoy customizable gameplay across all your devices.

**Highlights:** Endless Sudoku puzzles, Customizable board and colors, Hints, notes, and auto-complete, Difficulty levels: easy to expert, Progress tracking and stats, HD retina graphics for iPhone/iPad

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sudoku Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Colorful and customizable design
- 📊 Variety of difficulty levels
- 🎨 Helpful color-coding of numbers
- 🔍 Useful features like note-taking and mistake highlighting
- 🧠 Helps keep the mind active

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchase to remove ads
- 🔍 Intrusive and frequent ads
- 🔋 Causes device overheating and high battery drain
- 🐛 Crashes and issues with restoring purchases
- 🤖 Automatic number completion can make the game too easy

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle solutions not always unique
- Ads redirecting to App Store without user interaction
- Issues with app crashing or not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode for iPad
- Ability to change number color in notes
- Option to disable automatic number completion
- Reduce frequency and intrusiveness of ads


## 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 161K ratings, while Sudoku ◆ averages 4.6 from 18K 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 6 months. Most recently, ⋆Sudoku was updated on October 18, 2026 and Sudoku ◆ on October 18, 2026.

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