Comparison

Sudoku Shapes vs Athxhvy Puzzle

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

Athxhvy Puzzle

Enjoy classic jigsaw puzzles on your device with beautiful images and flexible difficulty. Play solo offline or connect with friends online for a collaborative challenge. Customize your experience with various themes and helpful tools.

Highlights
  • Offline solo play
  • Online multiplayer with friends
  • Adjustable piece count (36-576)
  • Piece rotation option
  • Hint system
  • Edge piece focus
  • Progress saving
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Relax, unwind, and enjoy the timeless fun of jigsaw puzzles - anytime, anywhere. Athxhvy Puzzle brings the classic jigsaw experience to your device with beautiful puzzles, flexible difficulty options, and both solo and multiplayer play. Enjoy solving puzzles offline on your own, or connect online and put the pieces together with friends. Choose your favorite puzzle, select the number of pieces, customize your challenge, and play at your own pace. WHY YOU’LL LOVE ATHXHVY PUZZLE • Play Offline No internet? No problem. Enjoy jigsaw puzzles offline in Solo mode and keep solving wherever you are. • Solve Together With Friends Connect online, create or join a multiplayer room, and work together with friends to complete the same puzzle. • Choose Your Difficulty Pick from a wide range of puzzle sizes, from 36 all the way up to 576 pieces. Start with something simple and relaxing or take on a bigger challenge. • Rotate Pieces for an Extra Challenge Turn on Rotate Pieces to make your puzzle more challenging. Pieces can appear in different orientations, so you’ll need to rotate them into the correct position. • Helpful Hints Stuck on a piece? Use a hint to help you make progress and keep your puzzle moving. • Find the Edges First Use the Edge Pieces option to focus on border pieces and build your puzzle from the outside in. • Track Your Time & Earn Stars See how long it takes to complete each puzzle and earn stars when you finish. • Save Your Progress Need to stop halfway through? Your progress is saved so you can come back and continue your unfinished puzzle later. • Customize Your Experience Personalize your puzzle experience with different themes for the background, board, and piece tray. Whether you want a peaceful puzzle break offline or a fun challenge together with friends online, Athxhvy Puzzle lets you enjoy jigsaw puzzles your way. Pick a puzzle, choose your challenge, and start putting the pieces together!

Screenshots

Sudoku Shapes4 screens
Athxhvy Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Athxhvy Puzzle at 100% against Sudoku Shapes's 0%. Athxhvy Puzzle also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Sudoku Shapes's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 4). 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 Athxhvy Puzzle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Athxhvy Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku Shapes has 36 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Sudoku Shapes's written reviews are positive against 100% of Athxhvy Puzzle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku Shapes ships an update monthly, Athxhvy Puzzle every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sudoku Shapes versus Athxhvy Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku ShapesAthxhvy Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (36 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings36 — better4
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size291 MB275 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppyNation Ltd.ATHXHVY, LLC

Customer experience

Sudoku Shapes

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

Athxhvy Puzzle

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
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
1 purchases

Athxhvy Puzzle

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$5.00

Questions

Is Sudoku Shapes free?
Sudoku Shapes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Athxhvy Puzzle free?
Athxhvy Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sudoku Shapes or Athxhvy Puzzle?
Athxhvy Puzzle is rated higher. Sudoku Shapes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Athxhvy Puzzle averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Sudoku Shapes or Athxhvy Puzzle have ads?
Both Sudoku Shapes and Athxhvy Puzzle show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku Shapes or Athxhvy Puzzle?
Sudoku Shapes ships an update monthly, and Athxhvy Puzzle every 2 days. Most recently, Sudoku Shapes was updated on October 24, 2026 and Athxhvy Puzzle on October 24, 2026.

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