Comparison

FICSBoard vs Sudoku Sublime

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

Head to head
About

FICSBoard

Features
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FICSBoard is a fast, lightweight chess client for playing live games on the Free Internet Chess Server (FICS), one of the longest-running online chess communities in the world. Play real opponents in real time with a clean, focused interface designed specifically for online chess. FEATURES: • Play live online chess on FICS • Guest and registered account login • Real-time board updates • Players can send and receive text messages through the FICS command console. • Sound effects for moves and game events • Clean, distraction-free interface • Optimized for iPhone and iPad Whether you’re playing casual games or competitive rated matches, FICSBoard gives you a smooth and reliable way to connect and play from anywhere. FICSBoard is an independent client and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Free Internet Chess Server (FICS).

About

Sudoku Sublime

Enjoy a pure Sudoku experience with no interruptions from ads, pop-ups, or in-game currencies. This app offers a clean interface, multiple difficulty levels, and offline play for a focused and calm puzzle-solving session.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Five difficulty levels
  • Puzzles with unique solutions
  • Personal records and local leaderboards
  • Optional hints
  • Error highlighting and mistake tracking
  • Dark mode and haptic feedback
Features
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Finally. Sudoku without the spam. No ads interrupting your flow. No pop-ups begging for subscriptions. No coins, no lives, no tricks. Just you and the puzzle. Pure Sudoku. Nothing else. We built the Sudoku app we wished existed: clean, beautiful and completely free. Solve thoughtfully designed puzzles at your own pace, track your personal bests and enjoy a calm, focused experience that works even offline. WHAT YOU GET • Two grid sizes: Classic 9×9 and Mini 6×6 for shorter sittings • A beautiful, distraction-free interface • Five difficulty levels, from Beginner to Expert • Puzzles with a single unique solution • Personal records and local leaderboards • Optional hints when you need them (no pressure) • Toggleable error highlighting and mistake tracking • Dark mode and subtle haptic feedback No ads. No tracking. No internet required. Remember what Sudoku is supposed to feel like.

Screenshots

FICSBoard4 screens
Sudoku Sublime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sudoku Sublime at 18.0 against FICSBoard's 26.1. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
FICSBoard versus Sudoku Sublime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFICSBoardSudoku Sublime
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.118.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTONY E CAMPBELLJDMI Kft.

In-app purchases

None

FICSBoard

No in-app purchases

None

Sudoku Sublime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FICSBoard free?
FICSBoard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sudoku Sublime free?
Sudoku Sublime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FICSBoard or Sudoku Sublime have ads?
Neither FICSBoard nor Sudoku Sublime shows ads.

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