Comparison

Sudoku War vs SwiftSuDoKu

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku War

Features
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-Sudoku War Sudoku War is a very large sudoku game app. Do you like problem solving and want something to focus on? More than 1,000 SUDOKU puzzles of varying difficulty are waiting for you. -Check out your level This game is free to choose the difficulty level. You can solve the game by selecting a specific game or the number of clues you want. - Autosave supported It's okay to be interrupted mid-game. The game can be resumed at any time. -Hint and Check supported Provide game hints and confirmations. You can check if your answer is correct midway through the game. Don't give up on the game. You can use these helpers.

About

SwiftSuDoKu

Features
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Simple SuDoKu, the minimalist Sudoku app crafted for iOS 17! Designed for Sudoku enthusiasts seeking a straightforward and distraction-free solving experience, this app offers simplicity at its core. Features: - Classic Sudoku Puzzles: Dive into a collection of classic Sudoku puzzles, ranging in difficulty from beginner to expert - Intuitive Interface: Navigate effortlessly through puzzles with an intuitive interface designed for ease of use - Clue Assistance: Need a nudge in the right direction? Simple SuDoKu offers basic clue assistance to help you tackle challenging puzzles - Track Your Progress: Monitor your solving journey with statistics that showcase basic stats - Open Source: Simple SuDoKu is an open-source project, for the community to enjoy and contribute to - Ad-Free Experience: Enjoy uninterrupted solving sessions without pesky ads disrupting your concentration This is very much a hobby side project, but suggestions on GitHub are welcome

Screenshots

Sudoku War4 screens
SwiftSuDoKu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SwiftSuDoKu at none against Sudoku War's 2. SwiftSuDoKu also leads on ads (none vs shown). Sudoku War's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On price and update cadence 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 War sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. SwiftSuDoKu asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku War ships an update every 3 weeks, SwiftSuDoKu monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Sudoku War versus SwiftSuDoKu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku WarSwiftSuDoKu
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB3 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperPLANETDORasmus Kramer

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sudoku War

One-time2
  • 50 Coins$0.99
  • 110 Coins$1.99
None

SwiftSuDoKu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sudoku War free?
Sudoku War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SwiftSuDoKu free?
SwiftSuDoKu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sudoku War or SwiftSuDoKu have ads?
Sudoku War shows ads; SwiftSuDoKu does not.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku War or SwiftSuDoKu?
Sudoku War ships an update every 3 weeks, and SwiftSuDoKu monthly. Most recently, Sudoku War was updated on October 25, 2026 and SwiftSuDoKu on October 25, 2026.

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