# Sudoku vs Sudoku·

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sudoku· at none against Sudoku's 10. Sudoku· also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 1.1K) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.6). Sudoku's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (95% vs 66%). On price, rating, update cadence 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 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Sudoku's written reviews are positive against 66% of Sudoku·'s.

Sudoku ships an update every 3 months, Sudoku· every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sudoku | Sudoku· |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-classic-and-variations/id537201666/reviews)** | [4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id839681682/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | **95.4% of reviews** | 65.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 10 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Conceptis Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/479420055) | [Tim O's Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412839685) |

## 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·

[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 1.1K 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 3 months, and Sudoku· every 2 months. Most recently, Sudoku was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sudoku· on November 3, 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.*