# Sudoku Shapes vs Athxhvy Puzzle

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Sudoku Shapes | Athxhvy Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-shapes-puzzlingcom/id6633442798/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athxhvy-puzzle/id6776216710/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 291 MB | 275 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppyNation Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/488094583) | [ATHXHVY, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568715087) |

## What reviewers say

### Sudoku Shapes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-shapes-puzzlingcom/id6633442798)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads - 30 Days | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads - 30 Days | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads - 30 Days | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads - 30 Days | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads - 30 Days | $9.99 | one-time |


### Athxhvy Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athxhvy-puzzle/id6776216710)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $5.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*