Comparison

First Run vs Sudooku

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

Head to head
About

First Run

Embark on an interstellar journey with an astronaut collecting coins across diverse landscapes. Navigate challenges and transform collected coins into strategic assets for new opportunities.

Highlights
  • Interstellar odyssey
  • Coin collection
  • Traverse countries and cities
  • Navigate unique challenges
  • Transform coins into assets
  • Explore diverse landscapes
Features
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Embark on an exhilarating interstellar odyssey alongside Mr. First, Earth's esteemed chief astronaut, as he sets out on a legendary mission to a planet whispered to harbor an abundance of coins. Experience the anticipation building as Mr. First plants the flag, triggering a seismic event that transforms the terrain into a cascading shower of coins. Join the intrepid Mr. First in a swift and agile pursuit, traversing various countries and cities to collect every glittering coin in his path. Navigate through unique challenges and triumph over difficulties, making each destination a memorable chapter in this cosmic journey. As you accompany Mr. First, witness the captivating transformation of coins into strategic assets, unlocking new opportunities across diverse landscapes. Immerse yourself in the unfolding saga of exploration and wonder, fueled by the simple joy of coin collection.

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Sudooku

Features
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Enjoy the classic number puzzle in a clean, calm experience built to help you focus on what matters: solving the puzzle. Whether you’re playing a quick game or challenging yourself with something harder, Sudooku makes every puzzle feel simple and satisfying. PLAY YOUR WAY Choose the difficulty that feels right for you, from relaxing puzzles to serious challenges. PLAY WITH ONE HAND Sudooku’s Trackpad makes it easy to select cells and enter numbers with one hand, giving you a comfortable new way to play. PORTRAIT OR LANDSCAPE Play the way that feels most comfortable. Sudooku is designed to work beautifully in both portrait and landscape orientations. DAILY PUZZLES Come back each day for a new puzzle and keep track of the dailies you’ve completed. SMART NOTES Use notes to work through possibilities and keep track of potential numbers as you solve. FAST NOTES Fill all possible notes with a single action. Spend less time entering candidates and more time solving the puzzle. HINTS WHEN YOU NEED THEM Stuck on the next move? Use hints to get a helping hand and keep the puzzle moving. MAKE IT YOURS Choose from several carefully designed themes and find the look that suits you. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See your completed puzzles, times, and progress as you continue playing. NO DISTRACTIONS A carefully designed interface keeps the puzzle at the center of the experience. Simple rules. Endless puzzles. Put everything in its place.

Screenshots

First Run4 screens
Sudooku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: First Run at none against Sudooku's shown. First Run also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

First Run ships an update every 5 days, Sudooku fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
First Run versus Sudooku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirst RunSudooku
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (97 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings97 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size398 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSOFT CONSTRUCT CJSCSamvel Matinyan

Bugs and requests

First Run

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Points/coins not being added to user's balance
  • App crashing or freezing during gameplay
  • Login issues or accounts being blocked

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve point/coin tracking and crediting
  • Optimize app performance to reduce crashes
  • Adjust token swap rates to be more reasonable

Sudooku

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

First Run

No in-app purchases

None

Sudooku

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is First Run free?
First Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sudooku free?
Sudooku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do First Run or Sudooku have ads?
Sudooku shows ads; First Run does not.
Which is updated more often, First Run or Sudooku?
First Run ships an update every 5 days, and Sudooku fortnightly. Most recently, First Run was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sudooku on November 6, 2026.

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