Comparison

BrainZap vs Just Plain Sudoku

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

Head to head
About

BrainZap

Features
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Play a quick Sudoku game to wake up your brain.

About

Just Plain Sudoku

Features
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Train Your Brain with the Ultimate Sudoku Experience! Discover the timeless puzzle game loved by millions — now beautifully designed and easy to play on your iPhone and iPad. Whether you’re a beginner or a Sudoku master, this app offers endless fun and challenge!

Screenshots

BrainZap3 screens
Just Plain Sudoku3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BrainZap at none against Just Plain Sudoku's shown. BrainZap also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

BrainZap ships an update every 3 days, Just Plain Sudoku every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
BrainZap versus Just Plain Sudoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainZapJust Plain Sudoku
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer展徽 周Alptug Ince

In-app purchases

None

BrainZap

No in-app purchases

None

Just Plain Sudoku

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BrainZap free?
BrainZap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Just Plain Sudoku free?
Just Plain Sudoku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BrainZap or Just Plain Sudoku have ads?
Just Plain Sudoku shows ads; BrainZap does not.
Which is updated more often, BrainZap or Just Plain Sudoku?
BrainZap ships an update every 3 days, and Just Plain Sudoku every 2 months. Most recently, BrainZap was updated on October 15, 2026 and Just Plain Sudoku on October 19, 2026.

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