Comparison

Sudoku HD vs Construction Simulator 4

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku HD

Engage in hours of brain-teasing fun with a vast collection of Sudoku puzzles. Choose from four difficulty levels and various puzzle styles, all accessible on your iPad. Track your progress and challenge friends to beat your best times.

Highlights
  • 1,000 unique puzzles
  • Four skill levels
  • Standard, symmetrical, and patterned puzzles
  • Show incorrect answers
  • Multiple notes per square
  • Smart buttons and notes
  • Progress statistics and best times
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With 1,000 puzzles in four different skill levels, Sudoku HD will give you many hours of fun and puzzle solving. Enjoy the challenge of solving Sudoku puzzles whenever or wherever you are using your iPad. Try your luck or test your strategy to improve your best times. FEATURES * 1,000 unique handcrafted puzzles * Assortment of puzzles in different styles: standard, symmetrical and patterned * Four different skill levels * Multiple color schemes * Show Incorrect :: Shows incorrect answer in red * Multiple Notes :: for each answer square * Smart Buttons :: Disables the number button when that number is completed on the game board * Smart Notes :: Removes the number from the notes in the box, column, and row that contains that cell with your correct answer * Best Times, Progress statistics * Send an email challenge to a friend so they can try to beat your best time on a puzzle * Pause the game at any time and resume where you left off * And much more

About

Construction Simulator 4

Experience a realistic construction simulation on a new map inspired by the North American landscape. Operate over 80 licensed vehicles and machines to complete over 100 diverse construction jobs. Build your construction empire solo or with a friend in multiplayer mode.

Highlights
  • 80+ vehicles and machines
  • Over 100 construction jobs
  • New North American-inspired map
  • Multiplayer mode for 2 players
  • Detailed cockpit views
  • Licensed brands and vehicles
Features
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[All Compatible iOS devices are listed below] Construction Simulator returns to mobile devices! This time, your work will take you to the scenic woods and bays of a fictional map inspired by the North American landscape. Explore three large areas within a map never before seen in the Construction Simulator series! Experience an extensive campaign unique to the individual locations, featuring special challenges you must overcome with your growing construction empire. Expect the return of familiar brands and machines from our licensed partners ATLAS, BELL Equipment, Bobcat, BOMAG, CASE, Caterpillar, Kenworth, Liebherr, Mack Trucks, MAN Truck & Bus, MEILLER Kipper, PALFINGER, STILL, and the WIRTGEN GROUP. You can also look forward to expanding your business with machines and vehicles from newly added brands like CIFA, DAF, and Scania. Featuring: • 80+ vehicles, machines, and attachments from 20+ license partners • Over 100 construction jobs • Multiplayer mode for 2 players • Original map, inspired by the Canadian landscape • Detailed cockpit views [Construction Simulator 4 is supported on the following devices:] • iPhone 11 • iPhone 11 Pro • iPhone 11 Pro Max • iPhone 12 mini • iPhone 12 • iPhone 12 Pro • iPhone 12 Pro Max • iPhone Xs • iPhone Xs Max • iPhone 13 • iPhone 13 Mini • iPhone 13 Pro • iPhone 13 Pro Max • iPhone SE (3.Gen) • iPhone 14 • iPhone 14 Plus • iPhone 14 Pro • iPhone 14 Pro Max • iPhone 15 • iPhone 15 Plus • iPhone 15 Pro • iPhone 15 Pro Max • iPad Pro 12,9" (6.Gen) • iPad Pro 12,9" (5.Gen) • iPad Pro 12,9" (4.Gen) • iPad Pro 12,9" (3.Gen) • iPad Pro 11" (4.Gen) • iPad Pro 11" (3.Gen) • iPad Pro 11" (2.Gen) • iPad Pro 11" (1.Gen) • iPad Air (5.Gen) • iPad Air (4.Gen) • iPad Pro 10.5" • iPad Mini (6.Gen) • iPad (10.Gen)

Screenshots

Construction Simulator 44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sudoku HD at 92% against Construction Simulator 4's 34%. Sudoku HD also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Construction Simulator 4's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 55 months). On ratings volume, ads 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

Sudoku HD costs $2.99 and Construction Simulator 4 $4.99 up front. Construction Simulator 4 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Sudoku HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sudoku HD holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 83 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Sudoku HD's written reviews are positive against 34% of Construction Simulator 4's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku HD ships an update every 55 months, Construction Simulator 4 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Sudoku HD versus Construction Simulator 4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku HDConstruction Simulator 4
Price$2.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.9 (54 ratings) — better3.7 (83 ratings)
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews — better34.3% of reviews
Number of ratings5483 — better
Update frequencyEvery 55 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB2.0 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMighty Mighty Good Gamesastragon Entertainment GmbH

Customer experience

Sudoku HD

All ratings54 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative0.0%

Construction Simulator 4

All ratings83 ratings
Positive60.2%
Neutral12.0%
Negative27.7%
Written reviews359 reviews
Positive34.3%
Neutral15.9%
Negative49.9%

Bugs and requests

Sudoku HD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Construction Simulator 4

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when loading certain levels
  • Vehicles getting stuck or behaving erratically
  • Missions not progressing or completing properly
  • Graphical issues and visual glitches
  • Compatibility problems on some devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to skip tutorial for veteran players
  • More vehicle types and customization options
  • Quarry and mining jobs
  • Improved AI for helper functions
  • Steering wheel support
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  • Online multiplayer functionality

In-app purchases

None

Sudoku HD

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Construction Simulator 4

One-time5
  • Coin Pack 01$0.99
  • Coin Pack 02$1.99
  • Coin Pack 03$4.99
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  • Coin Pack 04$8.99
  • Coin Pack 05$24.99

Questions

Is Sudoku HD free?
Sudoku HD costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Construction Simulator 4 free?
Construction Simulator 4 costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sudoku HD or Construction Simulator 4?
Sudoku HD is rated higher. Sudoku HD averages 4.9 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Construction Simulator 4 averages 3.7 from 83 ratings.
Do Sudoku HD or Construction Simulator 4 have ads?
Neither Sudoku HD nor Construction Simulator 4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku HD or Construction Simulator 4?
Sudoku HD ships an update every 55 months, and Construction Simulator 4 weekly. Most recently, Sudoku HD was updated on October 14, 2026 and Construction Simulator 4 on October 21, 2026.

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