Comparison

Sudoku Mastermind vs Sudoku Master Plus

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku Mastermind

Features
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Discover a new generation of Sudoku: smooth, modern, and fully customizable. Solve infinite grids generated on the fly, from Easy to Extreme, and take on the Daily Challenge to keep your streak going. Choose your play style: enable or disable error detection, highlighting, or draft mode. Light or dark theme, adaptive layout, and Mac keyboard support — everything is designed for comfort, with a clean and modern look. Track your progress with detailed statistics and unlock trophies based on your wins, records, and streaks, while enjoying seamless iCloud synchronization. A single one-time purchase removes ads and unlocks the “Hard” and “Extreme” levels — no account, no subscription, and available across all your devices. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Available in 23 languages.

About

Sudoku Master Plus

Features
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Experience Classic Sudoku Reimagined with Innovative Quick Mode! Sudoku Master Plus is the most complete logic and brain game, designed for both beginners and master puzzlers. Whether you want to relax your mind, boost your focus, or sharpen your memory, you are in the right place. UNIQUE QUICK MODE TECHNOLOGY Forget the slow taps that break your flow. With Quick Mode, select a number first, then instantly place it in the cells across the board. Double your solving speed and race against the clock! KEY FEATURES: 4 Difficulty Levels: Choose the perfect puzzle for your skill with Easy, Medium, Hard and Expert modes. Daily Challenge: Solve a fresh puzzle every day, keep your streak alive, and collect badges on your calendar. Game Center Leaderboards: Compete with players around the world, push your best times to the top, and play for the crown. Achievements: Unlock dozens of unique achievements, complete your goals, and finish your collection. 4 Board Themes & Custom Look: Pick from eye-friendly color themes like Purple, Ocean, Emerald, Coral and Graphite, plus different board designs. Customizable Fonts: Change the number font to match your taste and make the game truly your own. Advanced Stats & Level System: Track your best times and win rates, earn XP, and level up. Smart Hints & Note-Taking: Use intelligent hints when you are stuck and pencil in candidates on any cell. Mistake Protection & Unlimited Undo: Enjoy a stress-free game with automatic error highlighting and unlimited move undo. KEEP YOUR MIND AT ITS PEAK EVERY DAY Sudoku is not just a number game, it is the perfect brain workout. A 10-minute daily Sudoku session improves your focus, brings mental clarity, and reduces stress. Download Sudoku Master Plus now, play both offline (no internet needed) and online, and prove your brainpower!

Screenshots

Sudoku Mastermind4 screens
Sudoku Master Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sudoku Master Plus at every 3 days against Sudoku Mastermind's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 Mastermind sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sudoku Master Plus sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku Mastermind ships an update every 4 months, Sudoku Master Plus every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Sudoku Mastermind versus Sudoku Master Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku MastermindSudoku Master Plus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobin DufourCIHAT KOYUNCU

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sudoku Mastermind

One-time1
  • Full access$1.99
2 purchases

Sudoku Master Plus

One-time2
  • 10 Hints Pack$0.99
  • Remove ads$2.99

Questions

Is Sudoku Mastermind free?
Sudoku Mastermind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sudoku Master Plus free?
Sudoku Master Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sudoku Mastermind or Sudoku Master Plus have ads?
Both Sudoku Mastermind and Sudoku Master Plus show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku Mastermind or Sudoku Master Plus?
Sudoku Mastermind ships an update every 4 months, and Sudoku Master Plus every 3 days. Most recently, Sudoku Mastermind was updated on October 10, 2026 and Sudoku Master Plus on October 4, 2026.

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