Comparison

Sudoku World vs Mathbox (Maths Game)

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku World

Play an unlimited number of randomly generated Sudoku puzzles with various new puzzle types and difficulty levels. Enjoy multiplayer challenges, track your progress, and utilize smart tools for an enhanced experience.

Highlights
  • Unlimited randomly generated puzzles
  • Multiple Sudoku variants (X, Super, Jigsaw, 16x16, Samurai)
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Five difficulty levels
  • Save/Load puzzles
  • Smart note-taking and eraser
  • Customizable backgrounds
Features
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This is an awesome Sudoku app game that allows you to play an unlimited amount of sudoku puzzles on your iOS devices. 【 Features 】 ⊲ There is no possibility to get twice the same puzzle since they are randomly generated. ⊲ Added new kinds of sudoku puzzles: X Sudoku, Super Sudoku, Jigsaw Sudoku, 16x16 Sudoku and Samurai Sudoku. ⊲ Added multiplayer mode of sudoku game: You can play/challenge sudoku game with your friends and other sudoku player on line. ⊲ Support !!!!!! GAME CENTER !!!!!!!, 25 Leaderboards and 20 achievements. ⊲ Five levels of difficulty. ⊲ Load/Save puzzle from/to the application database. ⊲ Statistic, it saves every finished puzzles automatically, that allows you to keep tracking your best played records for each level, you can restart it whenever you want to re-challenge it. ⊲ Pause/Resume which allows you are able to take a short break from the puzzle. ⊲ Undo/Redo the selected number. ⊲ Smart note, automatically put the related note on the field, or put all notes for all fields or clear them all with only one tap. ⊲ Auto/manual check for incorrect numbers. ⊲ Smart eraser to let you remove number on the field clearly and easily. ⊲ Hint, to provide you a easy way to find out current single note field, certainly a little penalty is required :-). ⊲ Keep device from sleeping, your iPhone/iPod no longer sleep while you are thinking in a puzzle. ⊲ Smart coloring fields, allows you to see the relation of each fields while tapping on it. ⊲ In game progress indicator, to show you current progress with a bar interface. ⊲ Compatible with iOS12.0 iPod, iPhone device, Retina Display for iPhone 6/7/8/X/XS (Max) support. ⊲ Customize your own background by picking up an photo from your own album. Any reviews and ratings are all appreciated, your comments are making this sudoku app become better!!

About

Mathbox (Maths Game)

Engage your brain in a strategic math game where you create equations to achieve the highest score. Use a limited set of numbers and operators to outsmart opponents or the CPU. Perfect for number enthusiasts and calculation lovers.

Highlights
  • Equation creation
  • Strategic number arrangement
  • Operator management
  • High score challenges
  • Single-player and CPU modes
Features
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Enjoy playing and learning Math in a better way. Mathbox lets you use your brain to manage creating a great equation with the best position to earn the highest score. Arrange the numbers with the provided operators at your best. All operators are provided to you at a limit number and that is all you have got in one game. Use your strategy to maximize all resources to outscore the opponent/CPU. For those who love numbers or calculations should never miss this game ever.

Screenshots

Sudoku World4 screens
Mathbox (Maths Game)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sudoku World at 85% against Mathbox (Maths Game)'s 11%. Mathbox (Maths Game)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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 World sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mathbox (Maths Game) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku World ships an update every 4 months, Mathbox (Maths Game) every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Sudoku World versus Mathbox (Maths Game): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku WorldMathbox (Maths Game)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.5% of reviews — better11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChaohsien LeeKomol Panyasophonlert

Customer experience

Sudoku World

All ratings1,493 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews368 reviews
Positive84.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative10.6%

Mathbox (Maths Game)

Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative77.8%

Bugs and requests

Sudoku World

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes or crashes frequently
  • Progress/scores not saving properly
  • UI elements overlapping or hard to use

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to turn off/customize certain features
  • Improve save/resume functionality
  • Optimize performance on older devices
  • Add more customization options (themes, layouts, etc.)

Mathbox (Maths Game)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sudoku World

One-time1
  • Disable Ads$1.99
None

Mathbox (Maths Game)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sudoku World free?
Sudoku World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mathbox (Maths Game) free?
Mathbox (Maths Game) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sudoku World or Mathbox (Maths Game) have ads?
Sudoku World shows ads; Mathbox (Maths Game) does not.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku World or Mathbox (Maths Game)?
Sudoku World ships an update every 4 months, and Mathbox (Maths Game) every 8 days. Most recently, Sudoku World was updated on September 24, 2026 and Mathbox (Maths Game) on August 29, 2026.

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