Comparison

Sudoku Shapes vs Smash Block Master

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku Shapes

This logic puzzle game offers a fresh twist on Sudoku with irregular shapes. Enjoy daily challenges, customizable puzzles, and helpful tools to keep your mind sharp. Play offline and track your progress with detailed statistics.

Highlights
  • Irregular 'jigsaw piece' shapes
  • Daily puzzle challenges
  • Six difficulty levels
  • Three grid sizes
  • Detailed stats report
  • Helper tools
  • Offline play
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Enjoy a new daily logic puzzle with Sudoku Shapes! Sudoku Shapes uses the same rules as Sudoku - except instead of uniform 3x3 cages, the grid is filled with irregular 'jigsaw piece' shapes which each have to be filled with one of each number in the same way. Keep your mind active with this fresh twist on the classic Sudoku puzzle from puzzling.com. · Play the Daily Puzzle each day to keep your streak going or challenge your friends. · Or choose from six difficulty levels (from Easy to Genius) and three grid sizes to make your own custom puzzles. · Compete with other players in the weekly tournament and rise through the leagues! · Track your progress with the detailed Stats report - see your Win Rate in each game mode and find out how your Speed Rating compares against all Sudoku Shapes players! · Call on Helpers which can walk you through the next possible move, enter all the pencil marks automatically, or find any mistakes so you can correct them without restarting the puzzle. Sudoku Shapes is easy to learn and requires no advanced maths skills. A full playing guide is available in the app. Sudoku Shapes has lots of other helpful features: · Dark Mode · Adjustable Sound and Vibration · Selectable ink and board colors · Offline (no wifi) play ■ How to play Classic Sudoku rules apply - except the grid is divided into irregular 'jigsaw piece' shapes of equal area instead of square cages. · Each number can appear once per row, column or jigsaw piece · Use the pencil tool to record which numbers are still valid for each empty square · Find patterns in the pencil numbers that show which possibilities can be eliminated (Consult the in-game Strategy Guide for a full list of solving techniques) · Use the pen tool to enter your final answer for each square You can always undo or erase numbers without penalty, and you can use the Helper items if you get stuck. ■ Product support Please select the [HELP] option from the menu if you require assistance. Can't access the game? You can also contact us by email: support@puzzling.com Sudoku Shapes is free to play, but contains optional paid items to enhance your playing experience. You can disable in-app purchase functionality in your device's settings if you do not want to use this feature. Terms of use: https://www.puzzling.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://www.puzzling.com/privacy/ ■ Latest news Visit www.puzzling.com · facebook.com/getpuzzling · bsky.app/profile/puzzling.com · sudokushapes.app

About

Smash Block Master

Engage your mind with this logic puzzle game. Slide colorful blocks to their matching exits, overcoming various obstacles and utilizing power-ups. Compete on global leaderboards and sharpen your problem-solving skills.

Highlights
  • Brain-training challenges
  • Block-sliding puzzles
  • Clever power-ups
  • Smart obstacles
  • Global leaderboards
  • Satisfying smash mechanic
Features
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Smash Block Master – Train Your Brain with Explosive Puzzles! Unleash your inner genius in Smash Block Master, the ultimate brain-boosting puzzle game where logic meets explosive fun! Your mission? Smash colorful blocks out through their matching exits—but beware: every move counts, and obstacles stand in your way! With hundreds of challenging levels, clever power-ups, and devious barriers, this game sharpens your mind while keeping you hooked. Why Players Love It: - Brain-Training Challenges: Improve problem-solving skills, spatial awareness, and strategic thinking with puzzles designed to stimulate your intellect! - Smash & Solve: Slide blocks to their exits—watch them shatter satisfyingly and clear the stage! - Smart Obstacles: Battle ice blocks, double-layer blocks , key-and-lock blocks, directional blocks, and more! - Power-Up Helpers: Stuck? Use boosters like Hammer, Rocket, and Time Freezer etc to smash your way to victory! - Compete Globally: Climb the leaderboards and prove you’re the ultimate puzzle master! Designed for all ages but tough enough to challenge even the brightest minds, Smash Block Master turns screen time into brain time. Ready to think smarter and smash harder? Download now! Key Additions: Emphasized "brain training" (appeals to puzzle fans & parents). Listed specific obstacles (helps players visualize gameplay). Highlighted "satisfying" smash mechanic (adds emotional hook). Clear call-to-action for competitiveness (leaderboards). Let me know if you'd like to tweak the tone (e.g., more casual/humorous or focus on specific features)!

Screenshots

Sudoku Shapes4 screens
Smash Block Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sudoku Shapes at 4.8 against Smash Block Master's 4.0. Sudoku Shapes also leads on ratings volume (37 vs 1). Smash Block Master's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Shapes sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Smash Block Master sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sudoku Shapes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku Shapes has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku Shapes ships an update monthly, Smash Block Master every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sudoku Shapes versus Smash Block Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku ShapesSmash Block Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (37 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size291 MB173 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppyNation Ltd.Gemini Network

Customer experience

Sudoku Shapes

All ratings27 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Smash Block Master

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Sudoku Shapes

One-time5
  • Remove Ads - 30 Days$1.99
  • Remove Ads - 30 Days$3.99
  • Remove Ads - 30 Days$5.99
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  • Remove Ads - 30 Days$7.99
  • Remove Ads - 30 Days$9.99
10 purchases

Smash Block Master

One-time10
  • Basic Pack$2.99
  • Master Pack$7.99
  • Remove AD Pack$9.99
Show 7 more
  • 10000 Coins$14.99
  • Mega Pack$24.99
  • 25000 Coins$29.99
  • Ultra Pack$49.99
  • 50000 Coins$54.99
  • 100000 Coins$99.99
  • Legend Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Sudoku Shapes free?
Sudoku Shapes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smash Block Master free?
Smash Block Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sudoku Shapes or Smash Block Master?
Sudoku Shapes is rated higher. Sudoku Shapes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Smash Block Master averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Sudoku Shapes or Smash Block Master have ads?
Both Sudoku Shapes and Smash Block Master show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku Shapes or Smash Block Master?
Sudoku Shapes ships an update monthly, and Smash Block Master every 4 days. Most recently, Sudoku Shapes was updated on November 4, 2026 and Smash Block Master on October 30, 2026.

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