Comparison

PlaySudoku.io vs Sudoku Note

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

Head to head
About

PlaySudoku.io

Engage your mind with a classic Sudoku experience featuring customizable interfaces and multiple difficulty levels. This game offers auto-save and candidate number support for strategic play, perfect for daily mental exercise or quick gaming sessions.

Highlights
  • Three difficulty levels
  • Auto-save functionality
  • Candidate number support
  • Customizable interface
  • Intuitive controls
  • Built-in timer
  • Offline play
Features
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Exercise your mind with this elegant Sudoku puzzle game that combines classic gameplay with modern features. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, our app offers the perfect balance of challenge and enjoyment. FEATURES: - Three difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, and Hard - Auto-save functionality - never lose your progress - Candidate number support for advanced strategies - Clean, customizable interface with light and dark modes - Intuitive controls designed for smooth gameplay - Built-in timer to track your solving speed - No internet needed! HOW TO PLAY: Fill in the 9x9 grid with numbers 1-9, ensuring each number appears only once in every row, column, and 3x3 box. Use candidate numbers to track possibilities and develop your solving strategy. Perfect for: - Daily mental exercise - Quick gaming sessions - Improving logical thinking - Relaxing while keeping your mind active Download now and start solving puzzles!

About

Sudoku Note

Enjoy Sudoku with a paper-like experience using your finger or Apple Pencil. This app features handwriting recognition for input and puzzles designed with step-by-step difficulty explanations.

Highlights
  • Handwritten number input
  • Apple Pencil support
  • Handwriting recognition
  • Step-by-step puzzle difficulty
  • Detailed solving technique explanations
Features
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Writing something by hand can feel a little inconvenient, yet strangely satisfying. Sudoku Note lets you write, erase, and take notes using Apple Pencil (or your finger), so you can enjoy Sudoku calmly, just like on paper. Instead of tapping a number pad, you simply write numbers, and handwriting recognition does the rest. Puzzles are not random. They are carefully designed with step-by-step difficulty based on solving techniques. Every puzzle includes a detailed explanation along with the solving techniques. Experience a different kind of Sudoku.

Screenshots

PlaySudoku.io3 screens
Sudoku Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PlaySudoku.io at 5.0 against Sudoku Note's 3.5. PlaySudoku.io also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). Sudoku Note's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, 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. Sudoku Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PlaySudoku.io asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PlaySudoku.io holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlaySudoku.io ships an update monthly, Sudoku Note weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
PlaySudoku.io versus Sudoku Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaySudoku.ioSudoku Note
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlfredo PerryEunjeong Im

Customer experience

PlaySudoku.io

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Sudoku Note

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

PlaySudoku.io

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Sudoku Note

One-time1
  • Sudoku Note I$3.99

Questions

Is PlaySudoku.io free?
PlaySudoku.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sudoku Note free?
Sudoku Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PlaySudoku.io or Sudoku Note?
PlaySudoku.io is rated higher. PlaySudoku.io averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Sudoku Note averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do PlaySudoku.io or Sudoku Note have ads?
Neither PlaySudoku.io nor Sudoku Note shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PlaySudoku.io or Sudoku Note?
PlaySudoku.io ships an update monthly, and Sudoku Note weekly. Most recently, PlaySudoku.io was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sudoku Note on October 31, 2026.

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