Comparison

Sudoku Lab vs Alaska Solitaire

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku Lab

Features
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Sudoku Lab – A Simple and Addictive Sudoku Experience Sharpen your mind and relax with Sudoku Lab, the ultimate Sudoku app designed for players of all levels. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, you'll enjoy a smooth, intuitive experience with easy-to-understand rules and clean design. Key Features: ・ Three Difficulty Levels – Choose from Easy, Medium, or Hard puzzles to match your skills. ・ Light & Dark Modes – Play comfortably any time of day with two sleek themes. ・ Earn Hints as You Win – For every 10 wins, receive 5 bonus hints! Plus, earn an extra hint with every puzzle you solve. ・ Track Your Progress – View your statistics and celebrate your Sudoku victories. Whether you're playing to relax or improve your logic skills, Sudoku Lab is the perfect companion. Download now and start solving!

About

Alaska Solitaire

Experience a unique solitaire game with an icy theme. Build sequences by matching suits in this elegant and brainy card game. Enjoy intuitive controls and helpful features for a strategic solo adventure.

Highlights
  • Suit-matching sequences
  • Tap or drag-and-drop controls
  • Unlimited undo
  • Smart hints
  • Minimalist design
Features
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In this icy adventure, suits must match as you build sequences, making every move a careful calculation. It’s elegant, brainy, and perfect for those who crave a solitaire game with real depth. Features: - Effortless tap or drag-and-drop controls - Unlimited undo and smart hints when you need them - Minimalist design

Screenshots

Sudoku Lab4 screens
Alaska Solitaire1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sudoku Lab at none against Alaska Solitaire's 3. Alaska Solitaire's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, 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. Alaska Solitaire sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Sudoku Lab asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku Lab ships an update monthly, Alaska Solitaire fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Sudoku Lab versus Alaska Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku LabAlaska Solitaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.4 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIuliia IakimovaVlad Feinstein

In-app purchases

None

Sudoku Lab

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Alaska Solitaire

One-time3
  • Thank you!$0.99
  • Thank you very much!$2.99
  • Support tip$9.99

Questions

Is Sudoku Lab free?
Sudoku Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alaska Solitaire free?
Alaska Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sudoku Lab or Alaska Solitaire have ads?
Neither Sudoku Lab nor Alaska Solitaire shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku Lab or Alaska Solitaire?
Sudoku Lab ships an update monthly, and Alaska Solitaire fortnightly. Most recently, Sudoku Lab was updated on November 8, 2026 and Alaska Solitaire on November 5, 2026.

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