# Sudoku vs Sudoku Multiplayer Puzzles

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sudoku at 95% against Sudoku Multiplayer Puzzles's 44%. Sudoku also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Sudoku Multiplayer Puzzles's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sudoku sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sudoku Multiplayer Puzzles sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sudoku holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku has 1.1K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Sudoku's written reviews are positive against 44% of Sudoku Multiplayer Puzzles's.

Sudoku ships an update every 3 months, Sudoku Multiplayer Puzzles monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sudoku | Sudoku Multiplayer Puzzles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-classic-and-variations/id537201666/reviews)** | [4.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-multiplayer-puzzles/id1538613985/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **95.4% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Conceptis Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/479420055) | [Peter Minwegen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536238559) |

## What reviewers say

### Sudoku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-classic-and-variations/id537201666)

Engage your mind with a variety of Sudoku puzzles, including classic and unique variations like Diagonal, Irregular, and OddEven. Offers a no-ads experience with features to aid gameplay and track progress. Perfect for logic puzzle enthusiasts seeking a mental challenge.

**Highlights:** Six Sudoku variations, No ads, Weekly bonus puzzles, Multiple difficulty levels, Graphic puzzle previews, Unlimited hints and undo, Dark Mode support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Classic Easy 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diagonal Medium 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Irregular Medium 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Classic Medium 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Classic Hard 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diagonal Hard 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Irregular Hard 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| OddEven Hard 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Classic Devil 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mega Medium 1 | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Variety of puzzle types
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Accurate difficulty ratings
- 👍 Ability to check for mistakes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 💡 Desire for more free/cheaper puzzle packs
- 💡 Lack of dark mode option
- 💡 Wish for more daily/weekly free puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Lack of color blind support

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More free/variety puzzle packs
- Ability to discard used puzzles
- Hint feature to help when stuck
- Ability to highlight numbers in different colors


### Sudoku Multiplayer Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-multiplayer-puzzles/id1538613985)

Engage in thrilling number-slashing adventures with various Sudoku game modes, including classic, multiplayer, and unique twists. Compete globally, challenge friends, defeat bosses, and track your progress with detailed stats and achievements.

**Highlights:** Classic Sudoku Puzzles, Multiplayer Classic Sudoku, Waterfall Game Mode, Challenge a Friend Mode, Foursquare Sudoku Puzzles, Multiplayer Foursquare Sudoku, Sudoku Boss Battles, Progress Tracking & Stats

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Armful of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Duffel Bag of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Slash Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wheelbarrow of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Boatload of Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| Slash Pass | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sudoku free?

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

### Is Sudoku Multiplayer Puzzles free?

Sudoku Multiplayer Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sudoku or Sudoku Multiplayer Puzzles?

Sudoku is rated higher. Sudoku averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Sudoku Multiplayer Puzzles averages 4.4 from 16 ratings.

### Do Sudoku or Sudoku Multiplayer Puzzles have ads?

Sudoku Multiplayer Puzzles shows ads; Sudoku does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sudoku or Sudoku Multiplayer Puzzles?

Sudoku ships an update every 3 months, and Sudoku Multiplayer Puzzles monthly. Most recently, Sudoku was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sudoku Multiplayer Puzzles on November 7, 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.*