Comparison

Sudoku Classic vs NUM//CRUNCH

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku Classic

This number puzzle game offers a modern take on classic Sudoku, designed to challenge your mind and improve memory. With multiple difficulty levels and a smart hint system, it's suitable for all skill levels. Enjoy a distraction-free experience with light and dark modes, and play offline anytime.

Highlights
  • 5 Sudoku difficulty levels
  • Smart hint system
  • Progress tracking and stats
  • Offline play
  • Clean, intuitive interface
  • Light and Dark modes
Features
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The ultimate Sudoku puzzle game to challenge your mind and boost your memory! Enjoy a fun and rewarding number puzzle experience with this modern take on the classic Sudoku game. Designed for all skill levels, this is the perfect number game to train your brain, improve your memory, and sharpen your math and logic skills — all in one puzzle app. Key Features: - 5 Sudoku difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Advanced, Hard & Extreme - Smart hint system to support your puzzle-solving flow - Track your progress with detailed stats and personal records - Play anytime, anywhere — no internet needed - Clean, intuitive interface for a distraction-free number puzzle experience - Light and Dark mode for day and night Sudoku sessions **Why this Sudoku game?** Because it’s more than just a puzzle — it’s a daily workout for your mind, a boost for your memory, and a fun way to enjoy math through logic-based number challenges. This Sudoku game helps you stay focused, improve concentration, and relax while stimulating your brain. If you enjoy Sudoku puzzles, logic games, number games, or any kind of brain-training game, this app is made for you. With thousands of Sudoku puzzles and new challenges added regularly, you’ll never run out of ways to engage your mind. **Premium Features for Sudoku Fans** Unlock endless puzzles, exclusive number challenges, and future game upgrades with our premium subscription — ideal for serious players and puzzle lovers who want more from their Sudoku experience. Whether you're new to Sudoku or a seasoned expert, this number puzzle game is perfect to keep your mind sharp, your memory active, and your math thinking fresh — every day. Get faster assistance with priority customer support when you upgrade to Access Premium. Download Sudoku for FREE or upgrade to Premium for full access to all features. You can cancel your subscription anytime in the phone settings. **Contact** For app support please contact us at:
support@nappkinlab.com **Terms of use** https://sudoku.nappkinlab.com/Terms-of-Use **Privacy policy** https://sudoku.nappkinlab.com/Privacy-Policy-and-Cookies Indonesia Games Rating System (IGRS): Rated 3+ (Suitable for all ages). Download the Sudoku puzzle game now and turn every moment into a brain-training session!

About

NUM//CRUNCH

Features
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NUM//CRUNCH is a number puzzle: clear the board by matching pairs of digits. Two cells match if they show the same digit or their values add up to 10. Pairs must be adjacent — horizontally, vertically, or diagonally — with no active cells blocking the path between them. The end of each row connects to the start of the next. When cleared cells sit between two digits, you can match across the gap. Clear every cell in a row and that row is removed, opening new paths. Stages get tougher as you progress. FEATURES • Simple rules, deep strategy — easy to learn, hard to master • Stage progression — larger boards and tighter hint/add-row limits at higher stages • Hints — first hint per stage is free; later hints use in-game coins or a short rewarded video (where available) • Add rows — no matches left? Append new rows built from remaining digits to keep play going • Coins — earn coins from matches and stage clears; spend them on hints when you need them • Combos and speed bonuses — chain quick matches for higher scores • Global leaderboard — submit your best run and compare with players worldwide (efficiency affects your ranked score) • Save and resume — progress is saved automatically once you have started playing • Sound effects — optional; mute from the header anytime • 9 languages — English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Italian • No account required — enter a display name when you submit a score, or ignore the leaderboard and play casually HOW TO PLAY 1. Tap a cell to select it, then tap another to try a match 2. Valid pairs: same digit (e.g. 5 & 5) or digits that sum to 10 (e.g. 3 & 7) 3. The two cells must be adjacent with no active cells between them 4. Clear all active cells to finish the stage and move on 5. Use hints and add rows carefully — both are limited per stage Free to play with ads. Optional one-time purchase to remove ads.

Screenshots

Sudoku Classic4 screens
NUM//CRUNCH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NUM//CRUNCH at none against Sudoku Classic's shown. NUM//CRUNCH also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Classic sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and NUM//CRUNCH sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku Classic ships an update every 3 weeks, NUM//CRUNCH every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Sudoku Classic versus NUM//CRUNCH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku ClassicNUM//CRUNCH
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (53 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings53 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNappkin LabEduardo Ruiz Macias

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Sudoku Classic

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly Access$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Access$7.991 Month
  • Monthly Access$9.991 Month
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  • Yearly Access$12.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$14.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$36.991 Year
1 purchases

NUM//CRUNCH

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Sudoku Classic free?
Sudoku Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NUM//CRUNCH free?
NUM//CRUNCH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sudoku Classic or NUM//CRUNCH have ads?
Sudoku Classic shows ads; NUM//CRUNCH does not.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku Classic or NUM//CRUNCH?
Sudoku Classic ships an update every 3 weeks, and NUM//CRUNCH every 3 days. Most recently, Sudoku Classic was updated on October 24, 2026 and NUM//CRUNCH on October 10, 2026.

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