# *SUDOKU vs Sudoku·

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sudoku· at none against *SUDOKU's 10. Sudoku· also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 33 months) and ratings volume (17K vs 113). *SUDOKU's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (90% vs 66%). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. *SUDOKU sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Sudoku· asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for *SUDOKU against 4.7 for Sudoku·. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku· has 17K 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 66% of Sudoku·'s.

*SUDOKU ships an update every 33 months, Sudoku· every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | *SUDOKU | Sudoku· |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id463774685/reviews)** | [4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id839681682/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 113 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.3% of reviews** | 65.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 19 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sarah Pierce](https://appshunter.io/developer/406813189) | [Tim O's Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412839685) |

## 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


### Sudoku·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id839681682)

Engage your mind with a classic Sudoku puzzle game. Enjoy a clean interface and multiple difficulty levels. Track your progress and compete with others.

**Highlights:** Daily Challenge, Multiple difficulty levels, Note taking, Hint system, Highlight incorrect values, Individual statistics, Game Center leaderboard

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent sudoku game
- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 🧠 Helps exercise the brain
- 💤 Relaxing and calming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive ads and interruptions
- ⏱️ Ads affect game timer
- 🔇 Cannot mute or control audio
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes after updates
- Timer issues due to ads
- Difficulty closing ads or navigating UI
- Incompatibility with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for ad-free version
- Ability to pause and restart games
- More detailed performance tracking
- Customizable color themes


## 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 no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, *SUDOKU or Sudoku·?

*SUDOKU is rated higher. *SUDOKU averages 4.8 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while Sudoku· averages 4.7 from 17K ratings.

### Do *SUDOKU or Sudoku· have ads?

Sudoku· shows ads; *SUDOKU does not.

### Which is updated more often, *SUDOKU or Sudoku·?

*SUDOKU ships an update every 33 months, and Sudoku· every 2 months. Most recently, *SUDOKU was updated on October 22, 2026 and Sudoku· on October 21, 2026.

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