# Real Sudoku™ vs TDMAX

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Real Sudoku™ at 85% against TDMAX's 11%. Real Sudoku™ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). TDMAX's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 46). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Real Sudoku™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TDMAX sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Real Sudoku™ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TDMAX has 1.6K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Real Sudoku™'s written reviews are positive against 11% of TDMAX's.

Real Sudoku™ ships an update every 4 months, TDMAX fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Real Sudoku™ | TDMAX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-sudoku/id459625167/reviews)** | [4.0 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tdmax/id1342273988/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 46 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 10.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Deucher](https://appshunter.io/developer/446639517) | [Televisora de Costa Rica](https://appshunter.io/developer/626327858) |

## What reviewers say

### Real Sudoku™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-sudoku/id459625167)

Experience authentic Sudoku puzzles with a single, logical solution. This app offers thousands of unique, handcrafted challenges with a clean interface and high-definition graphics. Enjoy uninterrupted gameplay with autosave functionality.

**Highlights:** 3000 unique Sudoku puzzles, Authentic puzzles with single solutions, Clean and enjoyable gameplay board, Handmade and tested challenging games, Autosave for unfinished games, High-definition graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great selection of puzzles
- 👍 Realistic puzzle style
- 👍 Challenging levels
- 👍 Good mental exercise
- 👍 Slick interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Difficulty levels inconsistent
- 🤔 Distracting colors
- 🤔 Freezing issues
- 🤔 App crashes
- 🤔 Unsolvable puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes
- App crashes
- Puzzle 207 is unsolvable
- App freezes on ad
- App doesn't open after iOS update

**Requested features**

- Switch between pen and pencil
- Layout closer to Real Kakuro
- Plain background option
- Additional puzzles to purchase
- Restore purchases across devices


### TDMAX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tdmax/id1342273988)

Stream live football matches from Costa Rica, including top divisions and national team games. Access exclusive sports programming and popular national channels with high-quality video on multiple devices. Enjoy original productions and international sporting events.

**Highlights:** Live football streaming, Exclusive sports programming, Costa Rican national channels, Multiple device support, High-quality video, International sporting events

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plan Básico | $8.99 | per month |
| Plan Premium (Más Popular) | $11.00 | per month |
| Promo Semestral | $55.00 | per 6 months |
| Plan Anual | $95.00 | per year |
| INF5 - Integración MMA | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent content coverage
- 🌍 Great for users outside of Costa Rica
- 🔝 Responsive customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Unreliable live streaming
- 🤖 Poor compatibility with external devices
- 💰 Expensive subscription for limited functionality
- 🌐 Restricted access outside of Costa Rica

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and account management problems
- Inconsistent video playback quality
- Inability to resume content from previous sessions

**Requested features**

- Add support for mobile data usage
- Improve Chromecast and AirPlay integration
- Provide more language options
- Enhance user interface and navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Real Sudoku™ free?

Real Sudoku™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TDMAX free?

TDMAX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Real Sudoku™ or TDMAX?

Real Sudoku™ is rated higher. Real Sudoku™ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while TDMAX averages 4.0 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Real Sudoku™ or TDMAX have ads?

TDMAX shows ads; Real Sudoku™ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Real Sudoku™ or TDMAX?

Real Sudoku™ ships an update every 4 months, and TDMAX fortnightly. Most recently, Real Sudoku™ was updated on October 23, 2026 and TDMAX on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*