Sudoku Note vs Inkgrid Sudoku
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Handwritten number input
- Apple Pencil support
- Handwriting recognition
- Step-by-step puzzle difficulty
- Detailed solving technique explanations
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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.
Inkgrid Sudoku
Enjoy daily Sudoku puzzles with a newspaper-like feel. Offers various play modes, learning tools, and detailed stats. Share your progress with friends.
- Daily new Sudoku puzzles
- Endless puzzle mode
- Enter your own puzzles
- Interactive solving techniques
- Multiple play modes
- Solution replays
- Progress tracking and stats
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Inkgrid Sudoku brings the timeless joy of newspaper puzzle pages to your device. Every morning, a fresh Sudoku awaits — laid out on a beautifully textured page, complete with hand-drawn numbers, ink-stained paper, and the quiet satisfaction of filling in the last cell. DAILY PUZZLE A new puzzle every day, with difficulty that follows the rhythm of your week: easy on Monday, building to a Master-level challenge on Sunday. Start your morning ritual — coffee, newspaper, Sudoku. ENDLESS CHALLENGE Not enough? Jump into Endless mode and play unlimited puzzles at the difficulty of your choice — Easy, Medium, Hard, or Master. ENTER YOUR OWN Clip a puzzle from your real newspaper or a magazine? Tap it in and solve it right here with all of Inkgrid's tools at your fingertips. LEARN AS YOU PLAY Inkgrid doesn't just give you answers — it teaches you how to think. Hints reveal the solving technique behind each step: from Hidden Singles to X-Wings to Chaining. A built-in Technique Guide walks you through 13 methods with interactive examples, so you get better with every puzzle. PLAY YOUR WAY - Pen & Paper Mode: No assists, no highlights — pure solving - Learning Mode: See errors in real time as you go - Speed Demon: Lock a number, tap to fill — fast and fluid - Draft Mode: Pencil in candidates like a pro - Auto Notes: Let the app manage pencil marks for you WATCH THE REPLAY After solving, replay the official solution step-by-step and see which technique cracked each cell. Or replay your own solving path and relive every move. YOUR STATS, YOUR STORY Track your streak on a visual calendar. See your best times, difficulty breakdown, and progress over time. Earn titles like Grand Master, Purist, or Speed Typist based on how you play. SHARE YOUR WEEK Generate a beautiful newspaper-style share card showing your weekly accomplishments, badges, and player title. Share it with friends or keep it as a personal milestone. DESIGNED WITH CARE - Newspaper aesthetic with real paper textures (Light, Warm, Aged) - Four handwriting fonts for your entries - Sound effects: pen scratches, pencil marks, eraser sweeps - Gentle haptic feedback - Dark mode that feels like solving by lamplight - Adjustable text size for comfortable reading - Home screen widget to see today's puzzle at a glance NO ADS. NO INTERRUPTIONS. Inkgrid is a calm, focused experience. No banners, no pop-ups, no tracking. Just you and the puzzle. Syncs across your devices with iCloud.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Inkgrid Sudoku at 4.0 against Sudoku Note's 3.5. Inkgrid Sudoku also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Sudoku Note's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Sudoku Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Inkgrid Sudoku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Inkgrid Sudoku holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Sudoku Note ships an update weekly, Inkgrid Sudoku every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sudoku Note | Inkgrid Sudoku |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eunjeong Im | YUHUI WANG |
Customer experience
Sudoku Note
Inkgrid Sudoku
In-app purchases
Sudoku Note
- Sudoku Note I$3.99
Inkgrid Sudoku
- Inkgrid Premium$3.99
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