Comparison

Sudoku Note 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 Note

Enjoy Sudoku with a paper-like experience using your finger or Apple Pencil. This app features handwriting recognition for input and puzzles designed with step-by-step difficulty explanations.

Highlights
  • Handwritten number input
  • Apple Pencil support
  • Handwriting recognition
  • Step-by-step puzzle difficulty
  • Detailed solving technique explanations
Features
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Writing something by hand can feel a little inconvenient, yet strangely satisfying. Sudoku Note lets you write, erase, and take notes using Apple Pencil (or your finger), so you can enjoy Sudoku calmly, just like on paper. Instead of tapping a number pad, you simply write numbers, and handwriting recognition does the rest. Puzzles are not random. They are carefully designed with step-by-step difficulty based on solving techniques. Every puzzle includes a detailed explanation along with the solving techniques. Experience a different kind of Sudoku.

About

Sudoku

Features
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Sudoku, the way it should be, no ads, no data collected, and hints that actually teach you. Sudoku - Grid Master is built for players who want to get better, not just kill time. Every hint explains the real solving technique behind it, Naked Singles, Hidden Singles, and more. So instead of just revealing the answer, you learn how to find it yourself next time. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT Hints That Teach Get stuck? Hints don't just fill in a number, they explain the logic step by step, so every puzzle makes you a sharper solver. Daily Puzzle & Leaderboard Everyone gets the same puzzle each day. Compete on the daily leaderboard, then check your placement on the monthly rankings. Achievements & Streaks Track your daily streak on a full calendar view, unlock achievements as you improve, and watch your stats grow over time. Real Progress Tracking See your solve times improve week over week, track your win rate by difficulty, and celebrate every personal best. Zero Data Collection No ads. No tracking. No account required. Just Sudoku, the way it used to be. Play Your Way Four difficulties from Easy to Expert, adjustable numpad styles, pencil-mark notes, and full offline play. Whether you're just starting out or chasing a spot on the leaderboard, Sudoku - Grid Master helps you actually get better — one puzzle at a time.

Screenshots

Sudoku Note4 screens
Sudoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sudoku at none against Sudoku Note's 1. Sudoku also leads on iOS requirement (18.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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 Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sudoku asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku Note ships an update weekly, Sudoku every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Sudoku Note versus Sudoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku NoteSudoku
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEunjeong ImCarl Emil Olle Skoglund

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sudoku Note

One-time1
  • Sudoku Note I$3.99
None

Sudoku

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sudoku Note free?
Sudoku Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sudoku free?
Sudoku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sudoku Note or Sudoku have ads?
Neither Sudoku Note nor Sudoku shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku Note or Sudoku?
Sudoku Note ships an update weekly, and Sudoku every 10 days. Most recently, Sudoku Note was updated on October 15, 2026 and Sudoku on October 9, 2026.

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