# Associate Words vs Sudoku Bulmaca

Associate Words and Sudoku Bulmaca both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Sudoku Bulmaca's written reviews are positive against 46% of Associate Words's. Sudoku Bulmaca also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Associate Words's advantage is ratings volume (7.3K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Associate Words sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sudoku Bulmaca sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Associate Words against 5.0 for Sudoku Bulmaca. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Associate Words has 7.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Associate Words's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sudoku Bulmaca's.

Associate Words ships an update every 3 weeks, Sudoku Bulmaca every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Associate Words | Sudoku Bulmaca |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/associate-words-solitaire-fun/id6755509102/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-bulmaca/id6774324717/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 46.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 314 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Astrasen Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862075373) | [Serkan Gezginer](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774324719) |

## What reviewers say

### Associate Words

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/associate-words-solitaire-fun/id6755509102)

A casual puzzle game where you drag and sort words into categories. Master simple controls to unlock levels and test your strategic thinking and quick reflexes. Perfect for quick brain exercises anytime.

**Highlights:** Word categorization puzzles, Drag and sort gameplay, Level unlocking, Strategic move planning, Brain exercise, Intuitive controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Undopack | $0.99 | one-time |
| AddstepsPack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Revive Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| ClearPack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hintpack | $1.99 | one-time |
| coinpack1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Box | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hot Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| removeads2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Value Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |


### Sudoku Bulmaca

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-bulmaca/id6774324717)

This app offers a modern Sudoku experience with multiple puzzle variants, including classic, killer, jigsaw, X-Sudoku, and odd/even modes. Enjoy daily challenges, track your progress with detailed statistics, and customize your gameplay with various themes and modes. Play offline or compete on leaderboards with optional sign-in.

**Highlights:** Multiple Sudoku variants, Daily challenge with streaks, Detailed statistics, Customizable themes and modes, Offline play, Leaderboard competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sudoku Master Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Associate Words free?

Associate Words is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sudoku Bulmaca free?

Sudoku Bulmaca is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Associate Words or Sudoku Bulmaca?

Sudoku Bulmaca is rated higher. Associate Words averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Sudoku Bulmaca averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Associate Words or Sudoku Bulmaca have ads?

Both Associate Words and Sudoku Bulmaca show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Associate Words or Sudoku Bulmaca?

Associate Words ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sudoku Bulmaca every 5 days. Most recently, Associate Words was updated on November 11, 2026 and Sudoku Bulmaca on November 5, 2026.

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