# *SUDOKU vs NumMatch

*SUDOKU and NumMatch both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of *SUDOKU's written reviews are positive against 42% of NumMatch's. *SUDOKU also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). NumMatch's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 33 months) and ratings volume (58K vs 113). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. *SUDOKU sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and NumMatch sells 3 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 — 4.8 for *SUDOKU against 4.7 for NumMatch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NumMatch has 58K ratings behind it against 113, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of *SUDOKU's written reviews are positive against 42% of NumMatch's.

*SUDOKU ships an update every 33 months, NumMatch fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | *SUDOKU | NumMatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id463774685/reviews)** | [4.7 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nummatch-number-logic-puzzles/id6474659972/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 113 | **58K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.3% of reviews** | 41.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#204** |
| Size | 19 MB | 493 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sarah Pierce](https://appshunter.io/developer/406813189) | [BRAINWORKS PUBLISHING PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589193484) |

## What reviewers say

### *SUDOKU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id463774685)

This app is designed for new players to learn Sudoku. It offers a gradual learning curve with small puzzles and visual aids for rules. Progress through nine difficulty levels and master the game with a variety of puzzle sizes and a progress tracker.

**Highlights:** Gradual learning curve, Visual rule explanations, Nine difficulty levels, Multiple puzzle sizes, Progress tracking view, 60 free puzzles

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4x4 Easy Puzzle Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6x6 Easy Puzzle Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 9x9 Easy Puzzle Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4x4 Medium Puzzle Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4x4 Hard Puzzle Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6x6 Medium Puzzle Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6x6 Hard Puzzle Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 9x9 Medium Puzzle Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 9x9 Hard Puzzle Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mega Puzzle Pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent learning tool for beginners
- 📈 Progressive difficulty levels build confidence
- 🧠 Helps keep mind sharp and active
- 🎯 Clear and easy-to-understand instructions
- ✨ Intuitive user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Pop-up ads can be annoying
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS 14.2+
- 📱 No landscape mode option
- 🔧 Limited strategy hints and explanations
- ⚙️ Lacks automatic pencil feature

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS 14.2 and later
- App fails to open on Apple iOS devices
- Installation failures on first attempt
- Game progress issues and slowness

**Requested features**

- Landscape orientation mode
- More comprehensive strategy hints
- Automatic pencil feature for note-taking
- Ability to select multiple squares with single number
- Sound muting option for ad audio


### NumMatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nummatch-number-logic-puzzles/id6474659972)

**Currently charting:** #204 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

This logic puzzle game offers a relaxing way to train your brain and math skills. Find pairs of equal numbers or pairs that sum to ten to clear the board. Enjoy daily challenges, hints, and unlock rewards.

**Highlights:** Find pairs of equal numbers, Find pairs that sum to 10, Clear numbers vertically, horizontally, and diagonally, Add new numbers when stuck, Unlimited free hints, Daily challenges and seasonal events, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small hint package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Large hint package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Banner & Interrupt ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Colorful and fun gameplay
- 💭 Engaging and challenging
- 🧠 Stimulates the mind
- 🕰️ Quick and easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🕰️ Ads interrupt gameplay
- 💰 Paid version still has ads
- 🐛 Technical issues like freezing

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes during ads
- Ads don't always function properly

**Requested features**

- Undo button
- Reduce ad frequency
- Improve paid version experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is *SUDOKU free?

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

### Is NumMatch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, *SUDOKU or NumMatch?

*SUDOKU is rated higher. *SUDOKU averages 4.8 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while NumMatch averages 4.7 from 58K ratings.

### Do *SUDOKU or NumMatch have ads?

NumMatch shows ads; *SUDOKU does not.

### Which is updated more often, *SUDOKU or NumMatch?

*SUDOKU ships an update every 33 months, and NumMatch fortnightly. Most recently, *SUDOKU was updated on October 23, 2026 and NumMatch on October 24, 2026.

---

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