# Sudoku HD vs Full Deck Pro Solitaire

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sudoku HD at none against Full Deck Pro Solitaire's 8. Sudoku HD also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (92% vs 83%). Full Deck Pro Solitaire's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 55 months) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 54). On ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Sudoku HD costs $2.99 and Full Deck Pro Solitaire $4.99 up front. Full Deck Pro Solitaire sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Sudoku HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sudoku HD holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Full Deck Pro Solitaire has 5.7K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Sudoku HD's written reviews are positive against 83% of Full Deck Pro Solitaire's.

Sudoku HD ships an update every 55 months, Full Deck Pro Solitaire every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sudoku HD | Full Deck Pro Solitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-hd/id488594616/reviews)** | [4.7 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-deck-pro-solitaire/id555172735/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 54 | **5.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.3% of reviews** | 83.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 55 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#101** |
| Size | 13 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mighty Mighty Good Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/284921430) | [GRL Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/399292389) |

## What reviewers say

### Sudoku HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-hd/id488594616)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Full Deck Pro Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-deck-pro-solitaire/id555172735)

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

Enjoy over seventy ad-free solitaire games on your iPad or iPhone. This app offers a beautiful interface, unique game variations, detailed statistics, and a smart hint system to enhance your card-playing experience.

**Highlights:** Over 70 solitaire game variations, Ad-free experience, Detailed game statistics with graphs, Smart three-level hint system, Customizable backgrounds (classic, wallpaper, video), Unique game variations not found elsewhere

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Background Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 extra spins | $0.99 | one-time |
| $5,000 poker chips | $0.99 | one-time |
| AI Player Recharge | $0.99 | one-time |
| Game Pack One | $1.99 | one-time |
| Game Pack Two | $1.99 | one-time |
| $10,000 poker chips | $1.99 | one-time |
| $20,000 poker chips | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Variety of games
- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 💰 No ads
- 🕰 Relaxing way to pass time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate menus
- 🔍 Small card sizes on mobile
- 🔀 Randomized score resets
- 🔒 Lack of syncing across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing after updates
- Inability to exit games or access menus
- Incorrect card display and placement
- Persistent display of previous game state

**Requested features**

- Customizable card sizes
- Ability to sort/organize games
- Syncing progress across devices
- More game modes and variations
- Detailed scoring/stats tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sudoku HD free?

Sudoku HD costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Full Deck Pro Solitaire free?

Full Deck Pro Solitaire costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sudoku HD or Full Deck Pro Solitaire?

Sudoku HD is rated higher. Sudoku HD averages 4.9 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Full Deck Pro Solitaire averages 4.7 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do Sudoku HD or Full Deck Pro Solitaire have ads?

Neither Sudoku HD nor Full Deck Pro Solitaire shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sudoku HD or Full Deck Pro Solitaire?

Sudoku HD ships an update every 55 months, and Full Deck Pro Solitaire every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sudoku HD was updated on October 14, 2026 and Full Deck Pro Solitaire on October 20, 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.*