Comparison

Sudoku by Skillkeep vs Mirror Runners

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku by Skillkeep

Features
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Welcome to Sudoku, kept simple. This is an ad-less standalone Sudoku app from the makers of Skillkeep, built for people who want a calm, focused puzzle experience without distractions. What you’ll love • Ad-free play. No banners, no nag screens, no pop-ups, no interruptions. • Play as much as you want. Yes, really. No "pay to play". • Clean, fast interface designed to keep you in the zone. • Great for a quick break or a longer sit-down session. • Ideal for both newcomers and experienced Sudoku players. Why “by Skillkeep”? Skillkeep is about consistent practice and improvement over time. Sudoku is a perfect daily ritual to keep your mind sharp; and this app is our simple, relaxing companion to that mission. If you’re looking for Sudoku that respects your attention, you’re in the right place.

About

Mirror Runners

Features
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MIRROR RUNNERS — one move, two runners. Steer two runners at the same time in a split-screen reflex chase. Every swipe moves both sides — mirrored. Dodge obstacles left AND right, keep your nerve, and run as far as you can. Easy to start, impossible to put down. • ONE-HANDED — just drag left or right • 11 LIVING WORLDS — forest, crystal, volcano, neon and beyond • MIRROR EVENTS — Phantom hides obstacles, Swap flips your controls, Desync splits the speed, Blackout darkens one side • POWER-UPS — Shield, Sync-Lock, Slow-Mo and Foresight to tip the odds your way • UNLOCK & CREATE SKINS — collect coins, unlock runners, or design your own • DAILY CHALLENGE & SEED RUN — a fresh goal every day and a fair daily race for everyone • WORLD PICKER — jump straight into any world you've unlocked • GAME CENTER — leaderboards & achievements Free to play. One move. Two runners. Endless mirror chaos.

Screenshots

Sudoku by Skillkeep4 screens
Mirror Runners4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sudoku by Skillkeep at none against Mirror Runners's 1. Sudoku by Skillkeep also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Mirror Runners's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). On price 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. Mirror Runners sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sudoku by Skillkeep asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku by Skillkeep ships an update monthly, Mirror Runners every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Sudoku by Skillkeep versus Mirror Runners: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku by SkillkeepMirror Runners
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBitsationalTom Maier

In-app purchases

None

Sudoku by Skillkeep

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Mirror Runners

One-time1
  • Mirror Runners Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Sudoku by Skillkeep free?
Sudoku by Skillkeep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mirror Runners free?
Mirror Runners is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sudoku by Skillkeep or Mirror Runners have ads?
Mirror Runners shows ads; Sudoku by Skillkeep does not.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku by Skillkeep or Mirror Runners?
Sudoku by Skillkeep ships an update monthly, and Mirror Runners every 11 days. Most recently, Sudoku by Skillkeep was updated on October 31, 2026 and Mirror Runners on November 5, 2026.

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