Comparison

BrainBro vs Sudoku NextLevel

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

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About

BrainBro

Features
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BrainBro — a colourful, co-operative twist on the classic logic-grid puzzle. Fill the grid so every colour appears once in each row, column, and box — the classic puzzle you already know, reimagined in colour. Play with beautiful gems, flat colours, a soft glow, or classic numbers if you prefer the traditional look. BrainBro is made for playing together. In two-player mode you and a friend, partner, or family member work the same board as a team — no winners, no timers racing you, just solving side by side. And when you get stuck, BrainBro teaches instead of just telling. Its hints walk you through the reasoning step by step — what to notice, why it holds, and the move it leads to — with the pattern drawn right on the board. Prefer a quick nudge? Switch to instant hints anytime. From gentle to genuinely tricky, every puzzle is solvable with techniques the game can actually explain — so you're always learning, never stuck. Keep a daily streak going, track your best times, and enjoy it all completely ad-free and private, with everything kept on your device. Features • Play with gems, colours, a glow, or classic numbers • Co-operative two-player mode on one shared board • Teaching hints that explain why the next move works — or quick hints if you prefer • Four difficulty levels, from beginner to expert • Daily streak with an optional reminder, plus best-time and accuracy stats • Several board styles, light and dark • VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, and Reduce Motion support • Available in English, Swedish, and German • Completely ad-free and private — no accounts, no tracking Bring colour, teamwork, and a little teaching to your next puzzle with BrainBro.

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Sudoku NextLevel

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Looking for a free Sudoku game to sharpen your mind? Whether you want to relax with an easy puzzle or challenge yourself with expert logic sessions, Sudoku NextLevel is your ultimate brain training companion. Join thousands of players in the world’s most exciting number puzzle game! Take your Sudoku skills to the next dimension! Whether you are a beginner or a grandmaster, Sudoku NextLevel offers a premium mental workout with thousands of logic-based puzzles. Endless Mode & Scaling Difficulty Experience our unique Infinite Sudoku Mode! Unlike standard apps, the challenge never ends. As you solve, the difficulty scales dynamically, pushing your logic to its absolute limits. How far can you go? Global Leaderboards & Social Play Don't just play against yourself—take on the world! Compete with players worldwide via our Global Ranking System. Sign in to securely save your progress and see where you stand on the international leaderboard. Secure Data & User Accounts Never lose your achievements. Create a User Account to sync your statistics, trophies, and ongoing games across multiple devices. Your progress is always safe in the cloud. Why Choose Sudoku NextLevel? Four Difficulty Levels: Choose from Easy, Medium, Hard, and Expert. Perfect for a quick break or an intense logic session. Smart Hint System: Stuck? Our intelligent hints don’t just give you the answer; they teach you the logic behind it. Daily Challenges: Complete unique daily puzzles, collect trophies, and build your winning streak. Dark & Light Modes: Play comfortably any time of day. Switch between a sleek Dark Mode or a clean Light Mode to reduce eye strain. Features to Sharpen Your Mind: Notes & Highlighting: Use "Note Mode" to track possibilities. Duplicate highlighting helps you avoid mistakes instantly. Statistics Tracker: Monitor your best times, win rates, and progress for every level. Auto-Save & Offline Play: No internet? No problem. Play anywhere, anytime, and resume right where you left off. Undo & Erase: Unlimited undo actions to help you perfect your strategy. Sudoku NextLevel is more than just a game—it’s a journey to sharpen your mind. Download now and join the global Sudoku community today!

Screenshots

BrainBro2 screens
Sudoku NextLevel3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BrainBro at none against Sudoku NextLevel's shown. Sudoku NextLevel's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BrainBro ships an update every 3 weeks, Sudoku NextLevel every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
BrainBro versus Sudoku NextLevel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrainBroSudoku NextLevel
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter ErikssonFATICH SOULEIMAN ALI

In-app purchases

None

BrainBro

No in-app purchases

None

Sudoku NextLevel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BrainBro free?
BrainBro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sudoku NextLevel free?
Sudoku NextLevel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BrainBro or Sudoku NextLevel have ads?
Sudoku NextLevel shows ads; BrainBro does not.
Which is updated more often, BrainBro or Sudoku NextLevel?
BrainBro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sudoku NextLevel every 3 days. Most recently, BrainBro was updated on October 17, 2026 and Sudoku NextLevel on October 5, 2026.

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