Comparison

Sudoku for Dad vs Sudoculus Puzzles

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku for Dad

A classic Sudoku experience designed for a calm and enjoyable gameplay. Enjoy a clean interface without intrusive advertisements.

Highlights
  • Classic Sudoku gameplay
  • Calm and clean interface
  • Ad-free experience
  • Designed for enjoyment
Features
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I built this game for my dad, Wayne. He loves Sudoku, and I first got the idea after seeing him play on a clunky app full of ads. I wanted to give him something better, so I built this app with his guidance. Along the way, I've actually started to enjoy Sudoku myself

About

Sudoculus Puzzles

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Love Sudoku? Enjoy a good brain workout? Sudoculus blends the logic of classic Sudoku with clever math twists to create a whole new kind of puzzle game. It’s fun, challenging, and a great way to keep your mind sharp. What’s Inside: Classic Mode – Start easy and climb your way up through endless levels that get tougher (and more fun) as you go. Daily Challenge – Get a fresh puzzle every day. Keep your streak alive and show off your consistency. Challenge Mode – Race against the clock (or friends!) to solve as many puzzles as you can in 5 minutes. Earn XP and unlock helpful hints. Whether you're here to chill with a puzzle or push your skills to the limit, Sudoculus has something for every puzzle lover. Check us out at home.sudoculus.com and join the fun!

Screenshots

Sudoku for Dad4 screens
Sudoculus Puzzles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sudoculus Puzzles at every 4 days against Sudoku for Dad's every 9 days. Sudoculus Puzzles also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, 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

Sudoku for Dad ships an update every 9 days, Sudoculus Puzzles every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Sudoku for Dad versus Sudoculus Puzzles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku for DadSudoculus Puzzles
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert ByrneMohamad Bitar

In-app purchases

None

Sudoku for Dad

No in-app purchases

None

Sudoculus Puzzles

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sudoku for Dad free?
Sudoku for Dad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sudoculus Puzzles free?
Sudoculus Puzzles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sudoku for Dad or Sudoculus Puzzles have ads?
Neither Sudoku for Dad nor Sudoculus Puzzles shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku for Dad or Sudoculus Puzzles?
Sudoku for Dad ships an update every 9 days, and Sudoculus Puzzles every 4 days. Most recently, Sudoku for Dad was updated on October 21, 2026 and Sudoculus Puzzles on October 30, 2026.

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