# Coffee Sort vs Thunder Buddy Sudoku

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thunder Buddy Sudoku at 100% against Coffee Sort's 33%. Thunder Buddy Sudoku also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Coffee Sort's advantage is ratings volume (240 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coffee Sort sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Thunder Buddy Sudoku sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Thunder Buddy Sudoku holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coffee Sort has 240 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Coffee Sort's written reviews are positive against 100% of Thunder Buddy Sudoku's.

Coffee Sort ships an update every 4 days, Thunder Buddy Sudoku every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coffee Sort | Thunder Buddy Sudoku |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (240 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-sort-perfect-jam/id6745819258/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunder-buddy-sudoku/id6813772737/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **240** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 368 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Le Phuong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814094362) | [Thunder Buddy](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798351581) |

## What reviewers say

### Coffee Sort

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-sort-perfect-jam/id6745819258)

Immerse yourself in a relaxing puzzle game with a coffeehouse theme. Sort colorful cups into matching trays with satisfying animations and soothing sounds. It's a mindful escape that offers gentle challenges and brain training.

**Highlights:** Color cup sorting puzzles, Satisfying animations, Soothing sound effects, Hundreds of handcrafted levels, Hint and undo options, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Barista Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |


### Thunder Buddy Sudoku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thunder-buddy-sudoku/id6813772737)

This logic puzzle game offers a guided Sudoku experience with a built-in coach that explains techniques. It features thousands of puzzles, daily challenges, and multiplayer modes to play with friends or against an AI.

**Highlights:** Thousands of graded Sudoku puzzles, Hints that teach techniques, Daily Challenge puzzles, Multiplayer Buddy Duel mode, Offline practice against AI, Customizable themes and accessibility options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support, Fun Camera support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Thunder Buddy Pass | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coffee Sort free?

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

### Is Thunder Buddy Sudoku free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Coffee Sort or Thunder Buddy Sudoku?

Thunder Buddy Sudoku is rated higher. Coffee Sort averages 4.7 out of 5 from 240 ratings, while Thunder Buddy Sudoku averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Coffee Sort or Thunder Buddy Sudoku have ads?

Both Coffee Sort and Thunder Buddy Sudoku show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Coffee Sort or Thunder Buddy Sudoku?

Coffee Sort ships an update every 4 days, and Thunder Buddy Sudoku every 3 days. Most recently, Coffee Sort was updated on October 30, 2026 and Thunder Buddy Sudoku on October 29, 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.*