Comparison

PlaySudoku.io vs Snap

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

Snap

Features
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Sudoku — a clean, focused way to play the classic number puzzle. Whether you have five minutes or an hour, pick a difficulty and start solving. No clutter, no distractions — just a sharp board, smart highlights, and tools that stay out of your way. PLAY YOUR WAY • Three difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, and Hard • Pencil notes for candidates in every cell • Hints when you’re stuck (watch a short ad, or go Pro for unlimited hints) • Row, column, box, and same-number highlighting • New game anytime — fresh puzzles on demand TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Games played, wins, and best times at a glance • Weekly activity bar chart • Difficulty breakdown donut chart • GitHub-style activity calendar • Full game history with solve times BUILT FOR iPHONE & iPad Portrait-friendly layout with a modern iOS design. Tap numbers, toggle notes, and focus on the puzzle. SUDOKU PRO (OPTIONAL) Upgrade once for lifetime access: • Remove all ads • Free hints — no ads required • Haptic feedback on number taps Free to download. Ads support the free experience; Pro is optional. Questions or feedback? We’d love to hear from you — reach us from Settings.

Screenshots

PlaySudoku.io3 screens
Snap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlaySudoku.io at none against Snap's 1. PlaySudoku.io also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Snap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PlaySudoku.io asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PlaySudoku.io versus Snap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaySudoku.ioSnap
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlfredo PerryYongjun Lee

In-app purchases

None

PlaySudoku.io

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Snap

One-time1
  • Snap-sudoku Pro$1.99

Questions

Is PlaySudoku.io free?
PlaySudoku.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Snap free?
Snap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PlaySudoku.io or Snap have ads?
Snap shows ads; PlaySudoku.io does not.

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