# Samurai Sudoku vs Sudoku Mega Bundle

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sudoku Mega Bundle at 2.9K against Samurai Sudoku's 374. Samurai Sudoku's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Samurai Sudoku sells 24 one-off in-app purchases 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 374, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Samurai Sudoku's written reviews are positive against 78% of Sudoku Mega Bundle's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Samurai Sudoku | Sudoku Mega Bundle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (374 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-sudoku/id594421598/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-mega-bundle/id970674839/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 374 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **78.0% 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 | 23 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Stanley Lam](https://appshunter.io/developer/453164363) | [GammaLateral LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/685178329) |

## 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

**In-app purchases (24)**

| 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 Beginner Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Samurai Advanced Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Samurai Basic Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Samurai Gattai-3 Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Butterfly Sudoku | $1.99 | one-time |
| Flower Sudoku | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gattai-3 Diagonal Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sudo-Kurve | $1.99 | one-time |
| Twodoku | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tridoku | $1.99 | one-time |
| Samurai Median Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jigsaw Samurai Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Anti Diagonal Samurai Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cross Sudoku | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gattai-3 Anti Diagonal Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Samurai Sudoku | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sohei Sudoku | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30 Days of All Puzzles | $5.99 | one-time |
| 90 Days of All Puzzles | $14.99 | 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 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 Samurai Sudoku free?

Samurai Sudoku 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, Samurai Sudoku or Sudoku Mega Bundle?

Sudoku Mega Bundle is rated higher. Samurai Sudoku averages 4.6 out of 5 from 374 ratings, while Sudoku Mega Bundle averages 4.8 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Samurai Sudoku or Sudoku Mega Bundle have ads?

Both Samurai Sudoku and Sudoku Mega Bundle show ads.

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

Samurai Sudoku ships an update every 2 months, and Sudoku Mega Bundle every 2 months. Most recently, Samurai Sudoku was updated on September 5, 2026 and Sudoku Mega Bundle on September 22, 2026.

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