Comparison

Sudoku Explorer vs EverSudoku

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku Explorer

Features
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Sudoku Explorer is an exciting twist on the classic Sudoku puzzle game! Embark on a journey through a variety of challenging Sudoku grids, from easy to expert levels. As you progress, unlock new themes, backgrounds, and special puzzle packs. Whether you're a Sudoku novice or a seasoned expert, Sudoku Explorer offers a fun and relaxing experience with intuitive controls and stunning visuals. Solve puzzles, explore new levels, and challenge yourself in this addictive number puzzle adventure!

About

EverSudoku

Enjoy classic 9x9 Sudoku puzzles without any interruptions. This game offers offline play, smart note-taking features, and helpful tools to enhance your puzzle-solving experience. Relax or challenge your brain with multiple difficulty levels.

Highlights
  • No ads
  • Offline play
  • Classic 9x9 gameplay
  • Smart notes (Pencil Mode)
  • Dark mode
  • Duplicate highlighting
Features
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Rediscover the joy of classic Sudoku with EverSudoku. We designed EverSudoku to be the game we wanted to play: clean, simple, and distraction-free. There are no ads to watch and no energy bars to wait for. Just you and the puzzle. KEY FEATURES • No Ads: Enjoy the game without interruptions. • Offline Play: No internet connection? No problem. Play anywhere, anytime. • Classic Gameplay: The authentic 9x9 grid experience with multiple difficulty levels. • Solve It Together: A guided, step-by-step walkthrough that teaches you real solving techniques, from Naked Singles to Swordfish. • Smart Notes: Easily toggle "Pencil Mode" to track possible numbers in each cell. • Dark Mode: A clean dark theme that is easy on the eyes. • Helpful Tools: Highlight duplicates and related rows/columns to spot patterns faster. Whether you want to relax for a few minutes or challenge your brain with an expert puzzle, EverSudoku is ready when you are. Download today and start solving! IGRS: 3+

Screenshots

Sudoku Explorer4 screens
EverSudoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: EverSudoku at none against Sudoku Explorer's shown. Sudoku Explorer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, in-app purchases 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. Sudoku Explorer sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and EverSudoku sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku Explorer ships an update weekly, EverSudoku fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Sudoku Explorer versus EverSudoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku ExplorerEverSudoku
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (9 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size225 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThinking Game LimitedDENIS ARIEL BELLO

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Sudoku Explorer

One-time8
  • 240 Coins$0.99
  • Get 720 Coins!$4.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
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  • Mega Bundle$9.99
  • Get 1500 Coins!$9.99
  • Get 2800 Coins!$19.99
  • Get 6200 Coins!$49.99
  • Get 13000 Coins!$99.99
3 purchases

EverSudoku

One-time3
  • Sakura Zen$0.99
  • Miami$0.99
  • Shamrock$0.99

Questions

Is Sudoku Explorer free?
Sudoku Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EverSudoku free?
EverSudoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sudoku Explorer or EverSudoku have ads?
Sudoku Explorer shows ads; EverSudoku does not.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku Explorer or EverSudoku?
Sudoku Explorer ships an update weekly, and EverSudoku fortnightly. Most recently, Sudoku Explorer was updated on October 30, 2026 and EverSudoku on October 30, 2026.

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