Comparison

Sudoku Cafe vs ™ Sudoku

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku Cafe

This logic-based puzzle game challenges you to fill a 9x9 grid with numbers from 1 to 9. Follow the rules of Sudoku to ensure no duplicates in rows, columns, or 3x3 subregions. Progress through multiple difficulty levels and test your skills.

Highlights
  • 9x9 grid puzzles
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Logic-based gameplay
  • Number placement
  • Error tracking
Features
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"Sudoku Cafe" is a logic-based puzzle game to fill a 9x9 grid with numbers(1 to 9). From now on, let's enjoy a simple and puzzle game! Once you start, you'll be hooked. HOW TO PLAY • The 9x9 playing board has the nine 3x3 subregions. • Each of the nine 3x3 subregion contains all of the digits from 1 to 9 with no duplicate numbers. • In the 9x9 playing board, each column and row contained the digits 1 to 9 with no duplicate numbers. • If you make mistake more than 3 times, then you lose the opportunity to go the next level. GAME LEVELS • FLASH • EASY • NORMAL • HARD • EXPERT Show your SUDOKU skill. NOTES • Enjoy the game with various devices. • This app contains banner and interstitial ads. E-MAIL • contactus@bitmango.com HOMEPAGE • https://www.bitmango.com FACEBOOK • https://www.facebook.com/BitMangoGames Privacy Policy • https://www.bitmango.com/privacy-policy/ We are trying to improve our games through the user experience on "Sudoku Cafe". Contact us if you have any questions, ideas for improvements or experience any bugs when playing the game: contact@bitmango.com Enjoy "Sudoku Cafe" Thank you.

About

™ Sudoku

Engage your mind with a classic logic puzzle game. Offers a wide range of difficulty levels and helpful tools to assist or challenge players. Enjoy a seamless digital experience of paper-and-pencil Sudoku anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Auto-error detection
  • Manual solving mode
  • Hint system
  • Note-taking functionality
  • Undo feature
  • Mini Sudoku support
Features
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Sudoku Master: A Mind-Engaging Puzzle Adventure! Dive into the world of Sudoku Master, the ultimate game for both puzzle beginners and Sudoku savants! Whether you're seeking a mental workout or a relaxing pastime, Sudoku Master provides an immersive experience, replicating the classic joy of paper-and-pencil Sudoku in a sleek digital format. Embark on a journey through various levels, from beginner-friendly puzzles to mind-bending expert challenges. With millions of Sudoku grids across four difficulty settings – easy, medium, hard, and expert – there's a puzzle for every mood and skill level. Sudoku Master is crafted with exceptional features to enhance your gameplay. Opt for helpful guides like auto-tracking, automated controls, and duplicate highlights, or embrace the thrill of solving puzzles unaided in our manual mode. The choice is yours – tailor the challenge to your preference! Key Features: * Auto-Error Detection or Manual Mode for self-spotting mistakes * Hints available (with a minor time penalty for a balanced challenge) * A vast library of puzzles across varied difficulty levels * Note-taking functionality to strategize and track possible solutions * Easy Undo feature for stress-free corrections * Supports 4x4 Mini Sudoku – perfect for beginners * Share puzzles with friends to spark a friendly competition * Leaderboards and achievements to see how you rank globally * Sleek, user-friendly interface for seamless gameplay * Save and load features to pick up right where you left off Transform your device into a brain-boosting puzzle hub with Sudoku Master. Available for play anytime, anywhere – challenge your intellect and unwind with a grid today!

Screenshots

Sudoku Cafe4 screens
™ Sudoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ™ Sudoku at none against Sudoku Cafe's shown. ™ Sudoku also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Sudoku Cafe's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Sudoku Cafe sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and ™ Sudoku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sudoku Cafe holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 191 and 121 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Sudoku Cafe's written reviews are positive against 82% of ™ Sudoku's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku Cafe ships an update every 3 weeks, ™ Sudoku every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sudoku Cafe versus ™ Sudoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku Cafe™ Sudoku
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (191 ratings) — better4.4 (121 ratings)
Positive reviews89.2% of reviews — better82.4% of reviews
Number of ratings191 — better121
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBitMango, Inc.VM Mobile Team

Customer experience

Sudoku Cafe

All ratings191 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral5.2%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive89.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative7.5%

™ Sudoku

All ratings121 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral5.8%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.6%

Bugs and requests

Sudoku Cafe

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Results screen buttons (home/replay) non-functional after completing puzzle
  • Timer starts automatically when ads play, adding unwanted seconds to score
  • Theme/tile appearance changes when resuming saved games
  • Pencil marks disappear from certain board themes after updates
  • Incorrect number validation preventing correct entries
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  • Game interface becomes slow and unresponsive
  • Number highlighting feature broken in recent versions
  • Help page pops up unexpectedly and repeatedly
  • In-app purchase not recognized across devices in same household

Requested features

11 requests
  • Ultra-hard difficulty level beyond expert
  • Option to disable timer and mistake notifications
  • Ability to turn off penalty system for casual play
  • Save game feature to resume later
  • Landscape orientation support
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  • Option to choose between quitting or saving a game
  • Ability to replay puzzles to improve scores
  • Puzzle numbering/tracking system
  • Rewind/undo move functionality
  • More theme options and visual customization
  • Option to select cell first, then number

™ Sudoku

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Sudoku Cafe

One-time7
  • 5 Combo Boosters2 variants$0.99
  • 5 Hints2 variants$0.99
  • 11 Hints$1.99
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  • AdFree$1.99
  • 23 Hints$3.99
  • 50 Hints2 variants$7.99
  • 50 Combo Boosters$7.99
1 purchases

™ Sudoku

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99

Questions

Is Sudoku Cafe free?
Sudoku Cafe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ™ Sudoku free?
™ Sudoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sudoku Cafe or ™ Sudoku?
Sudoku Cafe is rated higher. Sudoku Cafe averages 4.7 out of 5 from 191 ratings, while ™ Sudoku averages 4.4 from 121 ratings.
Do Sudoku Cafe or ™ Sudoku have ads?
Sudoku Cafe shows ads; ™ Sudoku does not.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku Cafe or ™ Sudoku?
Sudoku Cafe ships an update every 3 weeks, and ™ Sudoku every 8 months. Most recently, Sudoku Cafe was updated on November 1, 2026 and ™ Sudoku on November 6, 2026.

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