# Samurai Sudoku vs Sudoku ∙

The clearest difference is device support: Sudoku ∙ at 4 against Samurai Sudoku's 2. Sudoku ∙ also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 383) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Samurai Sudoku sells 10 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Samurai Sudoku against 4.7 for Sudoku ∙. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 383 and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Samurai Sudoku's written reviews are positive against 79% of Sudoku ∙'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Samurai Sudoku | Sudoku ∙ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (383 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-sudoku/id594421598/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id727577974/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 383 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **79.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stanley Lam](https://appshunter.io/developer/453164363) | [Solitaire Games Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1391057535) |

## What reviewers say

### Samurai Sudoku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-sudoku/id594421598)

Experience a unique Sudoku challenge with five interconnected grids. Apply standard Sudoku rules to each 9x9 grid, filling numbers to ensure each row, column, and region has one of each digit. Offers multiple difficulty levels and puzzle variations.

**Highlights:** Five overlapping Sudoku grids, Five difficulty levels, Various Sudoku types (Gattai, Butterfly), Hint feature with conflict checking, Highlight same numbers, Autosave progress, Record best completion times

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diagonal Samurai Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Samurai Beginner Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Samurai Median Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Samurai Advanced Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Samurai Expert Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Samurai Advanced Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Samurai Basic Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jigsaw Samurai Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Anti Diagonal Samurai Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Samurai Sudoku | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Excellent variety of puzzle types and game modes
- 🧠 Challenging and mentally stimulating gameplay
- 👍 User-friendly interface and intuitive controls
- 🎨 Well-designed graphics and visual presentation
- ⭐ Addictive and entertaining for extended play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues
- 📱 Unresponsive touch controls requiring multiple taps
- 🎥 Video loading problems for weekly puzzles
- 💾 Loss of purchased content and progress after updates
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertising

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when watching required videos
- Weekly puzzle videos fail to load
- Game freezes mid-puzzle with no progress saved
- Purchased puzzles disappear after app updates or reinstalls
- Ad screens block gameplay with no visible close button

**Requested features**

- Auto-fill feature for candidate notes/pencil marks
- Pause button for games in progress
- Left-handed mode option
- Highlight vertical and horizontal lines for easier solving
- Ability to create and submit custom puzzles


### Sudoku ∙

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id727577974)

Engage in a classic logic puzzle with multiple difficulty levels, from beginner to expert. Features include automatic saving, customizable options, and a beginner tutorial. Enjoy a well-crafted gameplay experience designed for maximum enjoyment on your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Multiple difficulty levels, Beginner tutorial, Automatic game saving, Customizable in-game options, Left or right-handed play

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove advertising | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Separate note-taking feature
- 🚀 Responsive gameplay
- ⭐ Challenging difficulty levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Small font size
- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔁 Inability to save progress

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect puzzle solutions
- Inconsistent scoring and progress tracking
- Ads that disrupt gameplay

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads
- Larger grid size
- Ability to review completed puzzles
- Customizable themes and appearances


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Samurai Sudoku free?

Samurai Sudoku 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, Samurai Sudoku or Sudoku ∙?

Sudoku ∙ is rated higher. Samurai Sudoku averages 4.6 out of 5 from 383 ratings, while Sudoku ∙ averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Samurai Sudoku or Sudoku ∙ have ads?

Both Samurai Sudoku and Sudoku ∙ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Samurai Sudoku or Sudoku ∙?

Samurai Sudoku ships an update every 2 months, and Sudoku ∙ every 2 months. Most recently, Samurai Sudoku was updated on November 10, 2026 and Sudoku ∙ on November 11, 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.*