# Sudoku vs Mini Forest

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mini Forest at none against Sudoku's 7. Mini Forest also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). Sudoku's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sudoku sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Mini Forest asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sudoku ships an update every 3 months, Mini Forest daily. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sudoku | Mini Forest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 68 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emdadul Haque](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784254253) | [Furkan Mert SERTCE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734012483) |

## What reviewers say

### Sudoku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-math-game/id6740572580)

Engage in a classic logic puzzle with multiple difficulty levels and daily challenges. This app offers a clean interface, hints, and a statistics tracker to help you improve. Play offline and customize themes for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Classic 9x9 Sudoku grid, Multiple difficulty levels, Daily challenges, Hints and tips, Offline play, Statistics tracker

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hints 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hints 210 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hints 550 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hints 1250 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hints 2550 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Hints 6550 | $49.99 | one-time |


### Mini Forest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-forest/id6742668392)

A forest-themed matching game designed to improve cognitive skills like concentration and recall. Players pair identical cards, clear levels within a time limit, and can use ads for extra time or to reveal cards.

**Highlights:** Forest-themed graphics, Memory and concentration training, Level-based challenges, Time limits and bonus time via ads, Multi-language support, Pattern recognition challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sudoku free?

Sudoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mini Forest free?

Mini Forest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Sudoku or Mini Forest have ads?

Both Sudoku and Mini Forest show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sudoku or Mini Forest?

Sudoku ships an update every 3 months, and Mini Forest daily. Most recently, Sudoku was updated on October 12, 2026 and Mini Forest on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*