Comparison

Sudoku by Joseph vs Sudoku Epic

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku by Joseph

This app offers a comprehensive Sudoku experience with 12 unique puzzle variants, including classic, jigsaw, and killer modes. Enjoy daily challenges, customizable themes, and detailed statistics. Start with free variants and unlock all puzzles with a premium subscription.

Highlights
  • 12 unique Sudoku variants
  • Classic, Jigsaw, and Killer Sudoku
  • Daily Challenge puzzles
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • 13 customizable themes
  • Offline play
  • Full statistics tracking
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Discover the most complete Sudoku experience on the App Store. Sudoku by Joseph offers 12 unique puzzle variants in one beautifully designed app - trusted by players for over 15 years with a 4.66-star rating from 2,400+ reviews. THREE FREE VARIANTS TO ENJOY: - Classic Sudoku - The timeless 9x9 number puzzle - Jigsaw Sudoku - Irregular regions replace the standard boxes - Killer Sudoku - Cage sums meet Sudoku logic NINE PREMIUM VARIANTS FOR TRUE ENTHUSIASTS: - 16x16 Sudoku - Super-sized grid for an extra challenge - Twodoku - Two overlapping Sudoku grids - Tripledoku - Three interlocking puzzles - Gattai-3 - Three grids sharing regions - Sohei - Four grids in a cross pattern - Samurai - Five overlapping grids - Cross Sudoku - A cross-shaped multi-grid puzzle - Flower Sudoku - Five grids in a flower arrangement - Kazaguruma - A pinwheel of four grids FEATURES THAT MAKE THE DIFFERENCE: - Daily Challenge - A new puzzle every day to keep your streak alive - Multiple difficulty levels - From beginner-friendly to fiendishly hard - 13 stunning themes - Customize your experience with light and dark modes - Customizable fonts - Choose the look that suits you - Full statistics - Track your progress and improvement - Game Center - Compare your achievements with friends - Ad-free with Premium - No interruptions, ever - Works offline - Play anywhere, anytime - Privacy-focused - We respect your data Crafted by an indie developer with a passion for puzzles, Sudoku by Joseph is the app that grows with you. Start with Classic, Jigsaw, or Killer for free, then unlock all 12 variants with a premium subscription. Premium Subscription: - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription Privacy Policy: https://sudokubyjoseph.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://sudokubyjoseph.app/eula

About

Sudoku Epic

This app offers a comprehensive Sudoku experience with five distinct game modes, including classic 9x9, mini, Wordoku, Killer Sudoku, and daily challenges. It provides thousands of puzzles and various difficulty levels to sharpen your logic and problem-solving skills.

Highlights
  • Five Sudoku game modes
  • Thousands of free puzzles
  • Killer Sudoku mode
  • Wordoku mode
  • Daily new puzzles
  • Play offline
  • Hints and auto notes
Features
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Sudoku Epic is a free sudoku game with five different sudoku games in one: Regular 9x9 puzzles, 6x6 mini, Wordoku (also known as Letter Sudoku), Killer Sudoku and daily soduko challenges. Killer Sudoku is an exciting mix of sodoku and kakuro. Wordoku is played with letters instead of numbers, and the puzzles contain words that function as hints. With thousands of puzzles and challenging goals, Sudoku Epic is the perfect app for exercising your brain! Features: • Five Sudoku game modes! • Thousands of free sudoku puzzles! • Killer Suduko: For expert puzzle solvers! • Wordoku: Find the hidden word! • Get new puzzles daily! • Auto notes • Play offline with no wifi! • Complete goals! • Five difficulty settings! • Get hints!

Screenshots

Sudoku by Joseph4 screens
Sudoku Epic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sudoku by Joseph at every 5 days against Sudoku Epic's every 6 weeks. Sudoku by Joseph also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 411). Sudoku Epic's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 73%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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 by Joseph sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Sudoku Epic 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 by Joseph against 4.8 for Sudoku Epic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku by Joseph has 2.4K ratings behind it against 411, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Sudoku by Joseph's written reviews are positive against 90% of Sudoku Epic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku by Joseph ships an update every 5 days, Sudoku Epic every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sudoku by Joseph versus Sudoku Epic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku by JosephSudoku Epic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.4K ratings)4.8 (411 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.5% of reviews90.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.4K — better411
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKeitgen GmbHKristanix AS

Customer experience

Sudoku by Joseph

All ratings2,396 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews147 reviews
Positive73.5%
Neutral6.1%
Negative20.4%

Sudoku Epic

All ratings411 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews250 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative5.2%

User reviews

Sudoku by Joseph

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Jigsaw puzzles
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
  • 👍 Variety of settings and options
  • 👍 Responsive developer
  • 👍 Clean and minimalist design

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Ads covering gameplay
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues after updates
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔒 Lack of ad-free purchase option

Sudoku Epic

From 411 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Challenging and addictive
  • 👍 Great variety of puzzles and difficulty levels
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 👍 Helpful features like pencil marks and hints
  • 👍 Excellent for improving cognitive skills

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Aggressive and intrusive ads
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
  • 🔍 Ads interfere with gameplay by running the timer
  • 🔍 Lack of landscape mode support on tablets

Bugs and requests

Sudoku by Joseph

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashing issues
  • Incorrect error highlighting
  • Gameplay elements not visible on screen

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to change font/color contrast
  • Pencil mark mode
  • Ability to reset statistics

Sudoku Epic

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Unsolvable puzzles due to rendering errors
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to lock in confirmed numbers
  • Option to display current time of day
  • More variety in puzzle formats beyond Sudoku
  • Daily challenge or leaderboard features

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Sudoku by Joseph

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
1 purchases

Sudoku Epic

One-time1
  • Premium Edition$2.99

Questions

Is Sudoku by Joseph free?
Sudoku by Joseph is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sudoku Epic free?
Sudoku Epic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sudoku by Joseph or Sudoku Epic?
Sudoku Epic is rated higher. Sudoku by Joseph averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Sudoku Epic averages 4.8 from 411 ratings.
Do Sudoku by Joseph or Sudoku Epic have ads?
Both Sudoku by Joseph and Sudoku Epic show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku by Joseph or Sudoku Epic?
Sudoku by Joseph ships an update every 5 days, and Sudoku Epic every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sudoku by Joseph was updated on September 19, 2026 and Sudoku Epic on September 21, 2026.

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