Minimal Sudoku vs Sudoku Zero
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Minimal Sudoku
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Minimal Sudoku ā Relax, Clean, Minimal, Mindful Discover the calming power of numbers with Minimal Sudoku, the minimalist Sudoku experience designed for peace of mind. No ads. No clutter. Just pure logic and quiet focus. Whether you're looking to unwind after a long day or sharpen your mind in a distraction-free space, our clean interface and soothing design help you stay present and engaged, without overwhelm.
Sudoku Zero
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Sudoku. Nothing else. Sudoku Zero is classic 9Ć9 Sudoku with everything else taken out. No ads, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no accounts, no tracking, and no popups asking for anything. FOUR LEVELS, PROPERLY GRADED Easy, Medium, Hard and Expert are graded by the techniques a puzzle actually needs, not just by how many numbers are given. Every puzzle has exactly one solution and can be solved by logic alone: no guessing. DAILY CHALLENGE A new Hard or Expert puzzle every day, the same for everyone. Keep your streak by finishing each day's puzzle on its own day, and use the calendar to go back and play any day you missed. Missed days count as completed, but they can't repair a broken streak. WORKS OFFLINE Regular games are created on your device and never need a connection. The Daily Challenge is saved once it has downloaded. HELPFUL, NOT PUSHY ⢠Notes in their natural positions in each cell ⢠Undo and redo ⢠Logical hints that explain the technique, such as "Look at row 7. Only one cell can contain 4." ⢠Optional mistake highlighting, with a mistakes counter ⢠Highlights for related cells and matching numbers ⢠A gentle ripple when you finish a row, column, box or all nine of a number ⢠Automatic saving, so you can pick up exactly where you left off STATISTICS THAT MEAN SOMETHING Games started and completed, best and average times, games finished without a single mistake, and your current and longest Daily Challenge streaks. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No personal data is collected. Your games, statistics and streaks stay on your device. MADE TO BE COMFORTABLE Light and Dark Mode, Dynamic Type, and haptics and sounds you can switch off. Works on iPhone and iPad. Zero ads. Zero subscriptions. Zero interruptions.
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Verdict
Minimal Sudoku and Sudoku Zero are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters ā price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them ā neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Minimal Sudoku | Sudoku Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 ā better | 18.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brandon Voon | Steve Bowden |
In-app purchases
Minimal Sudoku
No in-app purchases
Sudoku Zero
No in-app purchases









