Comparison

Sudoku vs Sudoku Labs

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku

Engage your mind with a modern Sudoku puzzle experience. Offers unlimited puzzles across various difficulties, note-taking tools, and custom themes. Play offline without distractions.

Highlights
  • Unlimited Sudoku puzzles
  • Note taking for possibilities
  • Offline play
  • Customizable themes
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Train Your Brain with the Ultimate Sudoku Experience! Ready to challenge your mind and sharpen your logic skills? Sudoku - Smart Puzzles offers a sleek, modern take on the classic puzzle game loved by millions. Whether you're just starting out or looking for a serious challenge, Sudoku - Smart Puzzles has something for everyone. Features: • Unlimited Sudoku puzzles – from Easy to Hard difficulty • Note Taking – keep track of possibilities and avoid simple mistakes • No Internet Required – play anytime, anywhere • Custom Themes – light, dark, and soothing colors • No Ads – no distractions, just pure puzzle joy Whether you're solving your first puzzle or breezing through hard grids, Sudoku - Smart Puzzles is the perfect companion to relax and exercise your brain. Download now and become a Sudoku master!

About

Sudoku Labs

Features
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Sudoku Labs is built for players who want clean, fast, distraction-free Sudoku. No ads. No accounts. No subscriptions. Just pure Sudoku. • Six difficulty tiers: Very Easy, Easy, Medium, Hard, Expert (Premium) and Extreme (Premium) • One global daily puzzle — the same challenge for everyone, every day • Smart pencil notes • Conflict highlighting • Optional mistake detection • Unlimited undo/redo • Offline play — no internet required • Puzzle history library Premium unlock gives you: • Expert & Extreme difficulty • +2 hints per difficulty • Increased mistake allowance • One-time purchase — no subscription, ever • Support independent development — no subscriptions, ever. Designed for focus. Built for performance. If you love Sudoku without clutter, this is your app.

Screenshots

Sudoku4 screens
Sudoku Labs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sudoku at none against Sudoku Labs's 1. Sudoku also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Sudoku Labs's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads 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. Sudoku Labs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sudoku asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku ships an update every 3 months, Sudoku Labs weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sudoku versus Sudoku Labs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudokuSudoku Labs
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew L'ItalienJustin van Wijngaarden

In-app purchases

None

Sudoku

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Sudoku Labs

One-time1
  • Sudoku Labs$3.99

Questions

Is Sudoku free?
Sudoku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sudoku Labs free?
Sudoku Labs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sudoku or Sudoku Labs have ads?
Neither Sudoku nor Sudoku Labs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku or Sudoku Labs?
Sudoku ships an update every 3 months, and Sudoku Labs weekly. Most recently, Sudoku was updated on October 13, 2026 and Sudoku Labs on October 8, 2026.

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