Comparison

Sudoku Note vs Sudoku BB

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 BB

Engage in daily brain training with a fresh Sudoku puzzle each day. Earn badges, unlock themes, and compete on leaderboards. Enjoy a smooth, distraction-free experience with multiple difficulty levels and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Daily fresh puzzles
  • 30+ unlockable badges
  • Beautiful themes
  • Weekly leaderboards
  • Four difficulty levels
  • Progress tracking
  • Streak protection
Features
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Sudoku reimagined for daily play. Solve a fresh daily puzzle, earn 30+ badges, unlock beautiful themes as you progress, and compete on weekly leaderboards for the fastest times. Smooth animations, satisfying haptics, and a streak protection system that won't punish you for missing a day. Classic Sudoku meets modern design. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned puzzle solver, Sudoku by Bubba Bug Gaming delivers a clean, distraction-free experience built for daily play. Choose from four difficulty levels — Easy, Medium, Hard, and Expert — and tackle a brand new puzzle every day with our daily challenge calendar. Track your progress with detailed statistics including solve times, win streaks, and completion rates. Compete with friends and players worldwide through Game Center leaderboards and achievements. No account required, no complicated setup — just open the app and play.

Screenshots

Sudoku Note4 screens
Sudoku BB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sudoku BB at 5.0 against Sudoku Note's 3.5. Sudoku BB also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Sudoku Note's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Sudoku BB sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sudoku BB holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku Note ships an update weekly, Sudoku BB every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Sudoku Note versus Sudoku BB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku NoteSudoku BB
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEunjeong ImJason Watson

Customer experience

Sudoku Note

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Sudoku BB

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sudoku Note

One-time1
  • Sudoku Note I$3.99
3 purchases

Sudoku BB

One-time3
  • 5 Hint Pack$0.99
  • 15 Hint Pack$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Sudoku Note free?
Sudoku Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sudoku BB free?
Sudoku BB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sudoku Note or Sudoku BB?
Sudoku BB is rated higher. Sudoku Note averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Sudoku BB averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Sudoku Note or Sudoku BB have ads?
Sudoku BB shows ads; Sudoku Note does not.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku Note or Sudoku BB?
Sudoku Note ships an update weekly, and Sudoku BB every 4 weeks. Most recently, Sudoku Note was updated on October 31, 2026 and Sudoku BB on October 19, 2026.

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