Comparison

Sudoku Pi vs HexMinefield 3D

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku Pi

Features
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Sudoku Pi is a finger-friendly Sudoku game that takes a refreshing new approach to how the game is played. We focus on minimizing finger movements and preventing mistakes. - Select numbers using a circular wheel. - Numbers that cannot be filled in are disabled in the wheel by default. - Effective note taking: Quickly "draw" multiple notes in a single movement. - Select one of five difficulty levels. - Highscore screen with random fortune quotes. - No ads, forever. The source code to Sudoku Pi is freely available from https://github.com/Couch-Chilis/Sudoku-Pi

About

HexMinefield 3D

Experience a unique twist on the classic logic puzzle game by playing on a rotating spherical board. Navigate hexagonal and pentagonal cells, revealing safe squares and strategically placing markers to clear the board without hitting mines. Enjoy daily challenges and unlock cosmetic rewards.

Highlights
  • Rotating spherical game board
  • Hexagonal and pentagonal cells
  • Classic and Flagless modes
  • Daily quests and cosmetic rewards
  • Customizable themes and decorations
  • Leaderboards and score sharing
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Redécouvrez le Démineur sur un plateau que vous pouvez faire tourner. HexMinefield 3D enroule le célèbre jeu de logique autour d'une sphère entièrement rotative composée de cellules hexagonales et pentagonales reliées. Révélez les cases sûres, interprétez les chiffres, placez des drapeaux ou des points d'interrogation et nettoyez tout le plateau sans toucher une mine. La première case révélée et ses voisines sont protégées, pour un départ équitable à chaque partie. Choisissez le mode Classique ou Sans drapeau, avec les difficultés Facile, Moyen, Difficile et Extrême. Revenez chaque jour pour une nouvelle quête journalière, améliorez votre temps et votre exploration, entretenez votre série et gagnez des récompenses cosmétiques. Personnalisez le plateau dans la Boutique en combinant thèmes de cellules, décors et interfaces. Certains styles sont gratuits ou se débloquent en jouant. Le Pack Premium optionnel, disponible en achat unique, débloque tous les articles de la Boutique ainsi que les parties personnalisées, supprime les bannières pendant les parties et offre des secondes chances sans publicité. Les joueurs gratuits peuvent choisir une publicité récompensée facultative pour obtenir une seconde chance lorsqu'elle est disponible. Conservez vos records sur l'appareil, envoyez vos meilleurs temps vers les classements Game Center et partagez vos résultats. Touchez pour révéler, maintenez pour marquer et faites glisser pour faire tourner la sphère. Le son, les vibrations et les commandes sont réglables. Parviendrez-vous à déminer toute la sphère ?

Screenshots

Sudoku Pi4 screens
HexMinefield 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HexMinefield 3D at Free against Sudoku Pi's $1.99. HexMinefield 3D also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). Sudoku Pi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

HexMinefield 3D is free to download; Sudoku Pi costs $1.99 up front. HexMinefield 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sudoku Pi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku Pi ships an update every 2 months, HexMinefield 3D every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sudoku Pi versus HexMinefield 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku PiHexMinefield 3D
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArend van BeelenHugo Py--Gutierrez

In-app purchases

None

Sudoku Pi

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HexMinefield 3D

One-time1
  • Premium Pack$1.99

Questions

Is Sudoku Pi free?
Sudoku Pi costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HexMinefield 3D free?
HexMinefield 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sudoku Pi or HexMinefield 3D have ads?
HexMinefield 3D shows ads; Sudoku Pi does not.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku Pi or HexMinefield 3D?
Sudoku Pi ships an update every 2 months, and HexMinefield 3D every 8 days. Most recently, Sudoku Pi was updated on November 3, 2026 and HexMinefield 3D on October 31, 2026.

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