# Genius Puzzles vs Sudoku Mega Bundle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sudoku Mega Bundle at 78% against Genius Puzzles's 63%. Sudoku Mega Bundle also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 466). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Genius Puzzles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sudoku Mega Bundle sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sudoku Mega Bundle holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku Mega Bundle has 2.9K ratings behind it against 466, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Genius Puzzles's written reviews are positive against 78% of Sudoku Mega Bundle's.

Genius Puzzles ships an update every 3 months, Sudoku Mega Bundle every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Genius Puzzles | Sudoku Mega Bundle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (466 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genius-puzzles/id545640777/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-mega-bundle/id970674839/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 466 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.1% of reviews | **78.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pirate Monkey Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/393107357) | [GammaLateral LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/685178329) |

## What reviewers say

### Genius Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genius-puzzles/id545640777)

Engage your mind with over 40 unique logic and brain games in a single app. Enjoy dynamically generated puzzles, expert tips, and offline play. Sync your progress across devices and compete on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** 40+ unique logic games, Dynamically generated puzzles, Expert Pro Tips and guides, Offline play supported, iCloud progress syncing, Game Center leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Variety of puzzle games
- 🚀 Unlimited puzzles
- 💰 Free with minimal ads
- 🕹️ Intuitive controls
- 🧠 Challenging logic puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs in specific games (Filling, Undead, Pattern)
- 🔍 Unclear instructions for some puzzles
- 🎨 Outdated or unappealing visual design
- 🕹️ Clunky controls (pencil feature, reset button missing)
- 🔄 Inability to see completed puzzle after solving

**Reported bugs**

- Filling game numbers off by 1
- Undead game solutions not following rules
- Pattern game generating unsolvable puzzles
- Puzzle progress not saving/resetting unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add reset button for puzzles
- Improve pencil/notation functionality
- Provide more detailed instructions for puzzles
- Introduce a hint system or solution viewer
- Add more advanced/larger puzzle sizes


### Sudoku Mega Bundle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-mega-bundle/id970674839)

Explore hundreds of unique Sudoku variations beyond the classic grid. Challenge yourself with diverse puzzle types, difficulty levels, and helpful tools. Enjoy customizable gameplay and track your progress with leaderboards and achievements.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of unique Sudoku variations, Multiple difficulty levels, Hints and smart notes, Savepoint functionality, Zoom and customization options, Leaderboards and achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | per month |
| Get 20 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get 50 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Variety of games
- 👍 Customizable options
- 🚀 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💸 Intrusive ads
- 🔒 Locked difficulty levels
- 🔒 Inability to close ads

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after update
- Ads causing game to freeze or redirect
- Incorrect puzzle solutions
- Pencil marks not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to input game seed
- Option to turn off zoom
- Ability to modify color of lines in Killer Sudoku
- Addition of 6x6 Killer Sudoku
- Ability to take notes in pencil mode without errors


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Genius Puzzles free?

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

### Is Sudoku Mega Bundle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Genius Puzzles or Sudoku Mega Bundle?

Sudoku Mega Bundle is rated higher. Genius Puzzles averages 4.6 out of 5 from 466 ratings, while Sudoku Mega Bundle averages 4.8 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Genius Puzzles or Sudoku Mega Bundle have ads?

Both Genius Puzzles and Sudoku Mega Bundle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Genius Puzzles or Sudoku Mega Bundle?

Genius Puzzles ships an update every 3 months, and Sudoku Mega Bundle every 2 months. Most recently, Genius Puzzles was updated on October 7, 2026 and Sudoku Mega Bundle on October 13, 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.*