Comparison

Sudoku by Skillkeep vs IOSudoku

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

IOSudoku

Features
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IOSudoku is a clean, offline Sudoku for iPhone built for fast daily play without ads, accounts, or interruptions. Features: - Five difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard, Very Hard, and Extremely Hard - Daily puzzle with streak progress - Manual notes mode - One hint per puzzle - Remaining digit counts while you play - Best times and completion stats by difficulty - Resume your last in-progress puzzle automatically - Device theme mode that follows your iPhone appearance - On-device puzzle generation with unique-solution checks Play anywhere with no sign-in and no internet connection required.

Screenshots

Sudoku by Skillkeep4 screens
IOSudoku3 screens

Verdict

The call

Sudoku by Skillkeep and IOSudoku are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku by Skillkeep ships an update monthly, IOSudoku every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Sudoku by Skillkeep versus IOSudoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku by SkillkeepIOSudoku
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBitsationalBilal Bayram

In-app purchases

None

Sudoku by Skillkeep

No in-app purchases

None

IOSudoku

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sudoku by Skillkeep free?
Sudoku by Skillkeep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IOSudoku free?
IOSudoku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sudoku by Skillkeep or IOSudoku have ads?
Neither Sudoku by Skillkeep nor IOSudoku shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku by Skillkeep or IOSudoku?
Sudoku by Skillkeep ships an update monthly, and IOSudoku every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sudoku by Skillkeep was updated on October 25, 2026 and IOSudoku on October 25, 2026.

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