Comparison

Sudoku Summit vs Sudoku

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku Summit

Features
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Discover the perfect balance of simplicity and sophistication in this beautifully crafted Sudoku game. Designed for puzzle lovers of all skill levels, Sudoku Summit offers a premium experience without the distractions – completely free and forever ad-free. Why Sudoku Summit? • Always Free - No hidden costs, premium tiers, or in-app purchases • Modern, Clean Design - Elegant interface that puts your puzzle first • Beginner to Expert - Four difficulty levels with intelligent hint system • Smart Learning Tools - Step-by-step hints that teach real Sudoku strategies • Comprehensive Statistics - Track your progress, best times, and win streaks • Mistake Management - Optional error checking with up to 3 mistakes allowed • Flexible Gameplay - Pencil mode for notes, unlimited undo, pause & resume • Dark Mode Support - Easy on the eyes for extended puzzle sessions • Offline Play - No internet required once downloaded Whether you're learning your first puzzle or mastering expert techniques, Sudoku Summit provides the tools and guidance you need. Experience Sudoku the way it was meant to be: pure, focused, and endlessly engaging.

About

Sudoku

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Sudoku, the daily way. A brand-new puzzle every morning, a hint system that actually teaches you, and a clean board that gets out of your way. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned solver, this is Sudoku built to make you better. A PUZZLE EVERY DAY • Fresh Daily Challenge with a calendar to keep your run going • Build streaks and watch your stats climb over weeks and months • Five difficulties, from relaxed Easy to brutal Extreme (Expert & Extreme unlock with Pro) HINTS THAT TEACH, NOT CHEAT Most apps just hand you the answer. This one shows you WHY. Our visual hints highlight the exact row, column, or box to focus on and walk you through real techniques — single candidates, hidden singles, pointing pairs, X-Wings and more — step by step, so next time you spot it yourself. BUILT TO FEEL GREAT • Satisfying animations when you complete a row, column, or box • Smart notes to pencil in candidates • Mistake tracking so you can play safe or push your limits • A How to Play guide that gets you started in seconds PLAY YOUR WAY • Fully playable offline — no signal required • Compete on the Game Center leaderboard, split by difficulty • Available in English, Svenska, Deutsch, Español, Français, Italiano and Português Train your brain a little every day. Download and start your streak today. Sudoku Pro (optional one-time purchase) unlocks the Expert & Extreme difficulties, Statistics, unlimited Hints and full Daily history. Terms of Use (EULA): https://vinterstudio.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://vinterstudio.com/games/sudoku/privacy

Screenshots

Sudoku Summit4 screens
Sudoku3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sudoku Summit at none against Sudoku's 1. Sudoku Summit also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Sudoku's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). 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 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sudoku Summit asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku Summit ships an update every 3 weeks, Sudoku every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Sudoku Summit versus Sudoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku SummitSudoku
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLake Solutions Inc.Pehr Andreas Vesterlund

In-app purchases

None

Sudoku Summit

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Sudoku

One-time1
  • Sudoku Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Sudoku Summit free?
Sudoku Summit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sudoku free?
Sudoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sudoku Summit or Sudoku have ads?
Neither Sudoku Summit nor Sudoku shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku Summit or Sudoku?
Sudoku Summit ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sudoku every 6 days. Most recently, Sudoku Summit was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sudoku on October 29, 2026.

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