Comparison

Ripple Effect vs Suguru

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

Head to head
About

Ripple Effect

A logic puzzle game where you fill rooms with numbers according to specific row and column separation rules. It offers over 500 levels across various sizes and difficulties, with features like automatic error highlighting and progress saving.

Highlights
  • Over 500 levels
  • 5 board sizes
  • 5 difficulty levels
  • Automatic wrong number highlighting
  • Autosave progress
  • Best completion time recording
  • Game Center Achievements
Features
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Ripple Effect is a logic puzzle with simple rules. The puzzle consists of a rectangular board divided into "rooms". Each room must be filled with each of the numbers from 1 to the number of cells in the room. If two identical numbers appear in the same row or column, at least that many cells with other numbers must separate them. For example, if two 4s appear in the same row, then they must be separated by at least 4 cells. **** Ripple Effect features **** # Content - 5 different sizes of board - 5 difficulty levels - more than 500 levels # Features - Highlight wrong number automatically - Autosave the process of unfinished levels - Record best completion time for each level # Challenge - Game Center Achievements - Try to complete as many levels as possible

About

Suguru

Engage your mind with a logic puzzle featuring simple rules and immense depth. Solve thousands of unique levels, progressing from novice to expert difficulty. This addictive game offers a uniquely satisfying challenge for puzzle enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • 6000 unique puzzle levels
  • Varying difficulty from novice to expert
  • Simple rules, complex challenges
  • Logic-based gameplay
  • Addictive and satisfying puzzles
Features
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Suguru, also known as Tectonics or Number Blocks, was invented in Japan. These puzzles have very simple instructions, but a very wide range of difficulties, from easy to insanely complex. Suguru is a great logic puzzle with two very simple rules. The cells in each puzzle grid are divided into groups, and each group contains the numbers from 1 to N, where N is the number of cells in the group. Thus, a group containing 5 cells will contain numbers from 1 to 5. The second rule is that no two adjacent cells, including diagonal, can contain the same number. Despite these two rules, some puzzles can be incredibly difficult to solve. Don’t be fooled by the size of the grid, and Suguru’s apparent simplicity. This is a puzzle that can, at its most difficult, challenge the most experienced of solvers. Be warned, this is an addictive puzzle like no other, and a uniquely satisfying one. In our application, we have created 6000 unique levels with varying degrees of difficulty. If you are playing Suguru for the first time, try the level “Novice”. Each difficulty level contains 1000 unique levels. Where level 1 is easiest and 1000 is the most difficult. If you can easily solve the 1000st level of one difficulty level, try the first level of the next level of difficulty.

Screenshots

Ripple Effect4 screens
Suguru4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Suguru at 4.8 against Ripple Effect's 4.0. Suguru also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (310 vs 4). On price, ads and device support 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. Ripple Effect sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Suguru asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Suguru holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Suguru has 310 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Ripple Effect's written reviews are positive against 88% of Suguru's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ripple Effect ships an update every 5 months, Suguru every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Ripple Effect versus Suguru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRipple EffectSuguru
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)4.8 (310 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews88.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4310 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB9 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperStanley LamAliaksandr Uvarau

Customer experience

Ripple Effect

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Suguru

All ratings297 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive88.5%
Neutral6.4%
Negative5.1%

Bugs and requests

Ripple Effect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Suguru

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels not solvable
  • Progress frequently wiped
  • Clipboard access for no apparent reason

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to mark/pencil in potential numbers
  • Option to undo/redo moves
  • Ability to view completed puzzles
  • Timing/scoring system with personal best tracking
  • More challenging/complex puzzles at expert level
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  • Separate section for hardest puzzles
  • Option to reset progress and start over

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ripple Effect

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Full Version$0.99
None

Suguru

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ripple Effect free?
Ripple Effect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Suguru free?
Suguru is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ripple Effect or Suguru?
Suguru is rated higher. Ripple Effect averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Suguru averages 4.8 from 310 ratings.
Do Ripple Effect or Suguru have ads?
Both Ripple Effect and Suguru show ads.
Which is updated more often, Ripple Effect or Suguru?
Ripple Effect ships an update every 5 months, and Suguru every 2 months. Most recently, Ripple Effect was updated on October 1, 2026 and Suguru on October 24, 2026.

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