Comparison

Lonely Boy vs Sudoku Explained

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

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About

Lonely Boy

Help a lonely child find friends by solving puzzles in relatable everyday situations. This heartwarming game offers simple tap-and-drag gameplay with a collection of over 100 unique stamps to discover. It's a family-friendly experience suitable for all ages.

Highlights
  • Solve puzzles to find friends
  • Relatable everyday situations
  • Tap and drag gameplay
  • Collect over 100 unique stamps
  • Family-friendly for all ages
  • Free to play
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“Find a partner and work in pairs!” Do these words send chills down your spine? Whether you said yes or not, Lonely Boy is full of relatable “lonely” situations you’re sure to identify with! Lonely Boy’s just your everyday kid, but he’s a little bit lonely. Solve puzzles to help him find a friend in this heartwarming little game! ●How to play ・Tap all around the screen and see what happens! ・Get and use items ・Drag and drop items to where you want to use them Want more puzzles? Come help the other fun characters in our Casual Escape Game Series, such as Shy Boy and Tall Boy! ●Features ・Completely free and easy to play. Family-friendly fun for all ages! ・Play with your friends and family - you’ll find plenty to talk about! ・Enjoy the many relatable everyday situations both inside school and out! ・The perfect mix of challenging and fun! ・Discover many delightful animals and other creatures! ・Not good at puzzle games? No problem! This game is for everyone! ・Solve simple puzzles and relive the nostalgia of childhood right on your phone! ・Enjoy collecting items? Over 100 unique stamps to collect!! ●Stage List Lonely at Recess: Lonely Boy is all alone at recess. Help him join in the fun! Lonely at Lunch: Lonely Boy wants to play with his friends…but he needs to eat his tomatoes, first!! Lonely Field Trip: Everyone found a group to eat with…except Lonely Boy. Lonely Theme Park: There’s no rule against riding the teacups alone, but... Lonely in Art Class: Time to pair up and draw each other’s portrait!...But can Lonely Boy find a partner? Lonely Weekend: “It’s a sunny Sunday morning! Won’t someone invite me to play outside…?” Lonely Haircut: Lonely Boy doesn’t want a haircut that’ll make him stand out too much… Hide and Be Lonely: Hide and Seek can feel pretty lonely when they never find you… Lonely Theme Park 2: “This ride is SO much more fun with a friend.” Lonely at Recess 2: “If only I could grab that beetle and show my friends…!” Lonely Graveyard: Lonely Boy is left behind in the graveyard! But wait…is that girl over there lonely, too? Lonely Dodgeball: Lonely Boy is the last man standing…can he find a way to turn this game of dodgeball around?! Lonely Fireworks: “I was invited to go and see fireworks, but no one else showed up…” Life Giving Water: “All alone in the desert...and to make things worse, I’m getting thirsty!” Lonely Rice Ball: Everyone looks so colorful and yummy…except plain old Lonely Boy. Lonely Musician: No one’s stopping to listen to poor Lonely Boy’s songs of solitude… But I Hate Tomatoes!: Lonely Boy wants to enjoy eating out with everyone…but all they have here are yucky tomatoes! Lonely Karaoke: Lonely Boy’s a terrible singer, but he wants to join in somehow... Resident Lonely: It’s the year 20?? and Lonely Boy’s the last man alive on Earth… A Lonely Fall: Lonely Boy fell down in public…how embarrassing! Won’t anyone come to help him up? Lonely Patient: Lonely Boy’s all alone in the hospital...it’s not like anyone would come to visit him, would they? A Lonely Play: Lonely Boy really wanted to be a tree with everyone else… Lonely Christmas: A solo party for one is about to begin… Lonely Desert Island: Lonely and in danger! Lonely Boy can’t just sit around and wait to be rescued..! Lonely Thief: A four-man robbery! Only Lonely Boy was left behind…but can he manage to make his Great Escape? Lonely Fish: “My only friend is my reflection in the glass…what I really want is to explore the open seas!” Lonely Hero: Three heroes and three legendary swords! Alright, Lonely Boy, it’s your turn! Scavenger Hunt Race: It’s time for the Scavenger Hunt Race, and Lonely Boy must search for…a “friend”! Lonely at the Gym: Lonely Boy wants to gain muscle AND confidence…but first he needs to find someone to work out with! Lonely at the Bar: Another lonely night…can Lonely Boy find someone to toast with? (With juice, of course!!)

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Sudoku Explained

Features
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Stuck on a Sudoku? Learn why the next move works. Sudoku Explained helps you recognize the patterns behind each solution. Hints explain the logic using your actual board, and guided practice lets you try techniques yourself. PLAY AT YOUR LEVEL Choose from five difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard, Expert, and Evil. Every difficulty is free, with a daily puzzle to come back to. UNDERSTAND YOUR NEXT MOVE Get three free explained hints each day. Each hint names the technique and explains why the digit belongs there. LEARN THROUGH PRACTICE Explore 14 solving techniques with worked examples and practice boards that check your moves. One complete technique lesson is free each day, with a different lesson available tomorrow. FOCUS ON THE PUZZLE No ads. No accounts. Play offline on iPhone and iPad. GO FURTHER WITH ONE PURCHASE An optional one-time purchase unlocks the full techniques library, all worked examples and practice boards, unlimited explained hints, and the 30-day activity chart. No subscription.

Screenshots

Lonely Boy4 screens
Sudoku Explained4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lonely Boy at none against Sudoku Explained's 1. Lonely Boy also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Sudoku Explained's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Sudoku Explained sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lonely Boy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lonely Boy versus Sudoku Explained: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLonely BoySudoku Explained
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (88 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings88 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB2 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperGlobalGear Co. Ltd.STEFAN BODRUG

In-app purchases

None

Lonely Boy

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Sudoku Explained

One-time1
  • Full Version$4.99

Questions

Is Lonely Boy free?
Lonely Boy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sudoku Explained free?
Sudoku Explained is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lonely Boy or Sudoku Explained have ads?
Lonely Boy shows ads; Sudoku Explained does not.

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