sudoku by Or vs Smart Cubes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
sudoku by Or
A completely free and open-source Sudoku experience without subscriptions or internet requirements. Enjoy classic Sudoku puzzles without intrusive ads or sign-in prompts.
- Completely free
- No subscriptions
- No internet required
- No popups
- No sign-in
- Open version
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Got tired of all these "free" sudoku apps with subscriptions, internet requirements, popups, sign-in requirements; so decided to launch my own free and open version. Enjoy!
Smart Cubes
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Stop moving furniture and start moving cube faces. Smart Cubes is a satisfying puzzle experience designed for people who enjoy being mildly frustrated right before feeling like a total genius. It is clean, it is focused, and it definitely knows you are overthinking that 2x2 grid. How to Play Match the Target: Recreate the pattern by swapping and placing cube faces. It sounds simple until it very much isn't. Chase the Stars: Optimize your moves to earn 3 stars per level. Anything less is essentially a participation trophy. Beat the Clock: Race against timed stages as the difficulty spikes. Try not to sweat on your screen. Features Handcrafted Levels: Enough content to keep you busy during commutes, waiting rooms, or when you are pretending to be productive. Scaling Difficulty: Transitions smoothly from beginner-friendly to expert-level puzzles that might make you question your spatial awareness. Multiple Board Sizes: From the cozy 2x2 to the intimidating 5x5. Daily Challenges: New puzzles every day to prove that yesterday’s victory was not a fluke. Streaks and Rewards: Daily login bonuses for the dedicated. Consistency is a virtue, even in cube-flipping. Zero-Distraction UI: A smooth, minimal interface focused entirely on gameplay. No clutter, no nonsense. Optional Upgrades Remove Ads: For those who prefer their logic puzzles without commercial interruptions. 4.99 USD Time Bonus Packs: For when the clock is winning and you need a tactical advantage. 2.99 USD Enjoy!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: sudoku by Or at none against Smart Cubes's 2. Smart Cubes's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. Smart Cubes sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. sudoku by Or asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | sudoku by Or | Smart Cubes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Or Grunebaum | Can Kalender |
In-app purchases
sudoku by Or
No in-app purchases
Smart Cubes
- Smart Cubes: Time Bonus$2.99
- Smart Cubes: Remove Ads$4.99
