Comparison

Balatro vs Sudo

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

Head to head
About

Balatro

This game blends poker and solitaire mechanics with unique rule-bending twists. Build powerful poker hands, discover game-changing Joker cards, and create exciting combos to defeat challenging Boss Blinds. Explore different decks and game modes for endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Poker and Solitaire hybrid gameplay
  • Rule-bending mechanics
  • Collect over 150 unique Joker cards
  • Create powerful combos
  • Campaign and challenge modes
  • Pixel art visuals
Features
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Welcome to the official Balatro mobile game! Hypnotic and endlessly satisfying, Balatro is a magical mix of card games like Solitaire and Poker, that lets you twist the rules in ways never seen before! Your goal is to beat the Boss Blinds by making strong poker hands. Find new Jokers that change the game and create awesome and exciting combos! Win enough chips to beat tricky bosses, and find hidden bonus hands and decks as you play. You’ll need all the help you can get to beat the big boss, win the final challenge, and win the game. Features: * Remastered controls for touch screen devices. * Each run is different: every pick-up, discard and joker can dramatically alter the course of your run. * Multiple game items: discover over 150 Jokers, each with special powers. Use them with different decks,upgrade cards and vouchers to boost your scores. * Different Game modes: Campaign mode and challenge mode for you to play. * Beautiful Pixel Art: Immerse yourself in the CRT fuzz and enjoy detailed, hand-crafted pixel art.

About

Sudo

Features
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Pandoku 2 redefines the classic Sudoku puzzle with modern, fluid, and smart features. Whether you're a beginner or a Sudoku master, get ready for a flawless brain-training experience tailored just for you. Forget standard Sudoku games! Pandoku 2 doesn't just tell you when you're wrong; its unique analyze feature shows you why your move is incorrect. Build your Combo multiplier with consecutive correct moves and reach high scores! Key Features: Smart Numpad: Numbers that are correctly placed 9 times on the board are automatically disabled, helping you focus only on what's missing. Dynamic Combo & Scoring System: Chain correct moves to build up to a x5 combo! Solving Sudoku with an arcade feel has never been this satisfying. Smart Highlighting & Visual Rewards: Tap a number to see all matching cells glow. Complete a row, column, or 3x3 box and enjoy visually rewarding animations. Error Analysis (Analyze): Can't figure out why a cell is wrong? Tap the magnifying glass icon to instantly understand the logic behind the mistake. Detailed Statistics: Track your games played, best times, Perfect games without mistakes, and monitor your progress over time. Sleek, Modern UI: Enjoy Premium vibes with Light and Dark Mode support, silky smooth 120Hz animations, and immersive haptic feedback. iPad & Landscape Support: Play comfortably with one hand on your iPhone (Portrait) or enjoy the wide view on your iPad (Landscape). The UI adapts perfectly. 4 Difficulty Levels: Train your brain at your own pace with Easy, Medium, Hard, and Expert modes. Download Pandoku 2 today and immerse yourself in the ultimate numbers puzzle!

Screenshots

Balatro4 screens
Sudo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sudo at Free against Balatro's $9.99. Balatro's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months) and chart position (#3 vs unranked). 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

Sudo is free to download; Balatro costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Balatro ships an update every 8 days, Sudo every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Balatro versus Sudo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBalatroSudo
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (108K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings108K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#3 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB10 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPlaystack LtdKadircan KARACA

Bugs and requests

Balatro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unlocks and achievements not registering properly
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices
  • Joker and card interactions not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Cloud save sync across devices
  • Portrait mode option
  • Customizable UI and accessibility settings

Sudo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Balatro

No in-app purchases

None

Sudo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Balatro free?
Balatro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sudo free?
Sudo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Balatro or Sudo have ads?
Neither Balatro nor Sudo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Balatro or Sudo?
Balatro ships an update every 8 days, and Sudo every 4 months. Most recently, Balatro was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sudo on October 25, 2026.

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