Comparison

Jackaroo Star vs Splendid Sudoku

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

Head to head
About

Jackaroo Star

Experience the thrilling strategic board game of Jackaroo, combining cards and stones. Play solo, challenge friends online in private rooms, or compete globally in 1v1 or 2v2 battles. Chat with players from the Gulf region in this authentic mobile adaptation.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer Jackaroo
  • Solo play mode
  • Private rooms for friends
  • 1v1 and 2v2 team battles
  • Real-time chat with players
  • Authentic board game experience
Features
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From the makers of Ludo Star, presenting Jackaroo Star! Experience the Ultimate Jackaroo Game with Jackaroo Star, an app made for our Arab players! Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of Jackaroo – the strategic board game that combines cards and stones for endless fun. Why Jackaroo Star? Play solo or challenge your friends to an online multiplayer Jackaroo (جاكارو) game in private rooms Chat & play with Arabs from the Gulf region in this online game Enjoy fast-paced, exciting gameplay that keeps you on your toes Get a completely ad-free experience of Jackaroo card games online for uninterrupted fun. Made For Arabs Enjoy the authentic Jackaroo (جاكارو) with board experience, following traditional rules straight from real boards to your mobile phone. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, this is an intelligence games for adults who love a challenge. Play In Different Modes Play solo, with friends, or challenge players worldwide in both 1v1 or 2v2 team battles. Communicate with teammates and opponents in real-time for a fully immersive experience. Play the online Jackaroo (جاكارو) game, this one is for every strategy lover. Battle players across the globe, climb the leaderboard, and become the ultimate Jackaroo Star! Play & Chat with Arabs Join the Jackaroo Star community and engage with fellow Arabs. Compete, chat, and form new friendships.

About

Splendid Sudoku

Enjoy classic number puzzles with a clean, elegant design. Offers multiple difficulty levels, smart hints, and customizable themes for a pleasant brain workout. Play anywhere with saved progress.

Highlights
  • Multiple difficulty levels (Easy to Expert)
  • Classic 9x9 and 6x6 grids
  • Smart hint system
  • Pencil marks/notes
  • Unlimited undo/redo
  • Automatic conflict highlighting
  • Customizable themes and wallpapers
  • Progress tracking and best times
Features
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Splendid Sudoku brings the timeless number puzzle to your fingertips with a clean, elegant design and everything you need to enjoy the game your way. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned solver, Splendid Sudoku offers puzzles across multiple difficulty levels — from gentle warm-ups to expert-level brain-benders that will truly test your logic. FEATURES - Puzzles for every skill level — Easy, Medium, Hard, and Expert - Classic 9×9 and beginner-friendly 6×6 grids - Smart hints when you're stuck — learn as you play - Pencil marks / notes to track your candidates - Unlimited undo and redo - Automatic conflict highlighting to catch mistakes - Beautiful themes and calming wallpapers - Track your stats and best times - Play anywhere — your progress is always saved Sudoku is more than a game — it's a daily workout for your mind. Splendid Sudoku is designed to make that workout a pleasure, with a distraction-free interface, smooth controls, and a look that's easy on the eyes. Download Splendid Sudoku today and discover why millions of people around the world love this classic puzzle.

Screenshots

Jackaroo Star4 screens
Splendid Sudoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Splendid Sudoku at none against Jackaroo Star's 31. Splendid Sudoku also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Jackaroo Star's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Jackaroo Star sells 31 one-off in-app purchases. Splendid Sudoku asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Splendid Sudoku holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jackaroo Star has 1.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jackaroo Star ships an update every 4 days, Splendid Sudoku every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Jackaroo Star versus Splendid Sudoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJackaroo StarSplendid Sudoku
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.8K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size388 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGameberry LabsThe Golden Girl LLC

Customer experience

Jackaroo Star

All ratings1,764 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive36.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative57.3%

Splendid Sudoku

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Jackaroo Star

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game is completely rigged
  • Developers have full control over the game

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add voice chat in teams
  • Add treasure boxes
  • Add custom rooms
  • Implement a fast mode

Splendid Sudoku

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

31 purchases

Jackaroo Star

One-time31
  • Starter Pack$0.29
  • Hearts Starter Pack$0.99
  • Kilo Sale$0.99
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  • Magic Pick$0.99
  • Hearts Welcome Pack$0.99
  • Gold Basic Pack$1.49
  • Gem Basic Pack$1.49
  • XP Boost Basic Pack$1.49
  • Kilo Sale$1.99
  • Hearts Welcome Pack$1.99
  • Kilo Sale$2.99
  • XP Boost Deluxe Pack$4.49
  • Gem In-Game Offer$4.49
  • Kilo Sale$4.99
  • Hearts Welcome Pack$4.99
  • Gold Deluxe Pack$7.49
  • Gem Deluxe Pack$7.49
  • XP Boost Mega Pack$7.49
  • Kilo Sale$9.99
  • Kilo Sale$14.99
  • Gold Mega Pack$14.99
  • Gem Mega Pack$14.99
  • XP Boost Super Pack$14.99
  • Hearts Duper Pack$19.99
  • XP Boost Pro Pack$28.99
  • Gem Super Pack$35.99
  • Hearts Epic Pack$59.99
  • Gem Pro Pack$71.99
  • XP Boost Epic Pack$71.99
  • Hearts Legend Pack$99.99
  • Gem Epic Pack$142.99
None

Splendid Sudoku

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jackaroo Star free?
Jackaroo Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Splendid Sudoku free?
Splendid Sudoku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jackaroo Star or Splendid Sudoku?
Splendid Sudoku is rated higher. Jackaroo Star averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Splendid Sudoku averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Jackaroo Star or Splendid Sudoku have ads?
Both Jackaroo Star and Splendid Sudoku show ads.
Which is updated more often, Jackaroo Star or Splendid Sudoku?
Jackaroo Star ships an update every 4 days, and Splendid Sudoku every 2 weeks. Most recently, Jackaroo Star was updated on October 25, 2026 and Splendid Sudoku on October 21, 2026.

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