Comparison

Microscopic Puzzle vs Duoku

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

Head to head
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Microscopic Puzzle

Features
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Microscopic is a strategic game inspired by Hexxagon, where you control vibrant, evolving organisms competing to outmaneuver and dominate your opponent. Plan your moves carefully as you expand, replicate, and conquer in this dynamic battle of microscopic lifeforms.

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Duoku

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Your Sudoku skills are about to get tested. Four difficulty levels, a 3-mistake limit, and a ticking clock — every game is a race against yourself AND your friend. Share any puzzle with a friend and settle it on the same board. SHARE & COMPETE Every puzzle has a unique 4-character code. Send it to a friend, scan a QR code, or tap a link — you'll both play the exact same board. No more "I had an easier puzzle." Same grid. Same solution. Settle it. CHALLENGE YOURSELF Pick from Easy, Medium, Hard, or Expert. Each wrong move counts — three mistakes and it's game over, with a 60-second time penalty on every error. Use pencil notes to plan ahead, undo when you need to rethink, and push for a clean solve. TRACK EVERYTHING Your stats dashboard breaks down win rates, best times, average solve speeds, and mistake counts — all by difficulty. Chase personal records. Watch yourself get faster. BUILT FOR FOCUS No account required. No clutter. Autosave picks up exactly where you left off. Dark mode for late-night sessions. Haptic feedback on every tap. Designed to feel like it belongs on your phone. FEATURES • 4 difficulty levels — from beginner-friendly to expert-only • Pencil notes for tracking candidates • Undo and erase in one tap • Timer tracks every second • Smart highlighting for rows, columns, and matching numbers • Unplayed puzzles are served first • Continue any game, anytime • Full VoiceOver accessibility • Works offline

Screenshots

Microscopic Puzzle3 screens
Duoku3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Microscopic Puzzle at 16.6 against Duoku's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Microscopic Puzzle versus Duoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicroscopic PuzzleDuoku
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel AlbuJan Lesak

In-app purchases

None

Microscopic Puzzle

No in-app purchases

None

Duoku

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Microscopic Puzzle free?
Microscopic Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Duoku free?
Duoku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Microscopic Puzzle or Duoku have ads?
Neither Microscopic Puzzle nor Duoku shows ads.

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