Comparison

Goetz vs Numlock Sudoku

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

Head to head
About

Goetz

Engage in a challenging narrative puzzle adventure set in 15th century medieval Europe. Plan unit choreography to defeat enemies and uncover a captivating story through illustrated, voiced narrative pieces. Enjoy approximately 8 hours of unique content.

Highlights
  • Strategic unit choreography
  • Rewarding narrative pieces
  • Fully voiced by 12+ artists
  • 15th century medieval Europe setting
  • Detailed world map exploration
  • Approximately 8 hours of content
Features
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A Tough Nut to Crack Goetz is a challenging game. But if you have a soft spot for planning ahead and making your units help each other to create a choreography that will bring the enemies to their knees, Goetz is for you. Every Picture Tells a Story Each solved mission is accompanied by a rewarding narrative piece, lovingly illustrated and fully voiced by a cast of over 12 voice-over artists. These not only seamlessly tie into the gameplay, but will draw you into a captivating story of friendship and intrigue that never takes itself too seriously. A Thing of the Past A faithful rendering of a 15th century medieval Europe awaits you. Step by step uncover the detailed world map from clandestine woods to icy mountains, delve into the original music and unlock bonus missions off the beaten path. Only Time will Tell Goetz is not a casual experience. It is designed to accompany you on long train rides or give you a good time on a rainy evening. Let yourself sink into the puzzles and you will be rewarded with beautiful solutions and round about 8 hours of unique content.

About

Numlock Sudoku

Features
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Numlock Sudoku is the Sudoku game you've been looking for. Clean, modern, and endlessly replayable with two distinct game modes that cater to every type of player. Classic Mode: Pure Sudoku, no pressure. Take your time, think it through, and solve at your own pace. Mistakes are highlighted to help you learn, but there's no penalty. Unlimited hints when you need a nudge. Perfect for relaxing or sharpening your skills. Arcade Mode: Three lives. Three hints. One shot. Every wrong answer costs a heart. Lose all three and it's game over. Race the clock and see how far you can go. Built for players who want a challenge. Endless Levels: Every difficulty has an infinite number of unique, procedurally generated puzzles. Easy, Medium, Hard, and Expert. Each level is deterministic — come back and replay any puzzle you've faced before. Smart Features: • Pencil mark notes to track possibilities • Auto-remove notes when you place a number • Highlight matching numbers and related cells • Number pad tracks remaining counts per digit • Haptic feedback for mistakes • Timer and personal best tracking per difficulty • Dark mode support Customizable Experience: Toggle highlights, auto-notes, haptics, and theme from the settings. Play your way. Track Your Progress: Stats track your total wins and best times across all difficulties. Level progress is saved independently for Classic and Arcade modes. Beautifully designed. No ads. No clutter. Just Sudoku.

Screenshots

Goetz4 screens
Numlock Sudoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Numlock Sudoku at Free against Goetz's $3.99. Numlock Sudoku also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Goetz's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Numlock Sudoku is free to download; Goetz costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Goetz ships an update fortnightly, Numlock Sudoku every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Goetz versus Numlock Sudoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoetzNumlock Sudoku
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size650 MB13 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSleepy SeedDaniel Albu

In-app purchases

None

Goetz

No in-app purchases

None

Numlock Sudoku

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Goetz free?
Goetz costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Numlock Sudoku free?
Numlock Sudoku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Goetz or Numlock Sudoku have ads?
Neither Goetz nor Numlock Sudoku shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Goetz or Numlock Sudoku?
Goetz ships an update fortnightly, and Numlock Sudoku every 3 days. Most recently, Goetz was updated on October 3, 2026 and Numlock Sudoku on October 13, 2026.

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