Comparison

Sudoku by Skillkeep vs Glowfin Reef

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

Glowfin Reef

Embark on a vibrant match-3 puzzle journey through a glowing undersea world. Swap gems to light up the reef and rescue a kidnapped character from a cast of quirky villains. Enjoy a story-driven adventure with unique gameplay mechanics and challenging levels.

Highlights
  • 90 hand-crafted levels
  • Six distinct gameplay modes
  • Powerful special tiles and combos
  • Boss showdowns every 15 levels
  • Hand-illustrated bioluminescent world
  • Offline play, no account needed
Features
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Welcome to Glowfin Reef — a dazzling match-3 adventure beneath a glowing sea. Swap and match radiant gems to light up the reef, and rescue Lumii's little brother Finn, who keeps getting snatched by the most absurd villains: a fisherman, a sandwich-obsessed neighbor, a skincare influencer, a kid collector, a baffled scientist, and a big rich bully. Lumii is NOT amused. • 90 hand-crafted levels across six chapters, each tuned to be fair but satisfying • Six ways to play: score, collect, clear blockers, drop pearls & seeds & eggs, forge specials, and free Finn • Powerful special tiles — Riptide lasers, Pufferball bombs, Glowpearls, and the board-spanning Glow Cube — plus juicy combos • A boss showdown every 15 levels • A gorgeous, hand-illustrated bioluminescent world with a story that gets funnier the more Finn gets kidnapped • Play offline, no account required Relight the reef. Rescue Finn. Try not to laugh at the Sandwich Man.

Screenshots

Sudoku by Skillkeep4 screens
Glowfin Reef4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sudoku by Skillkeep at none against Glowfin Reef's shown. Sudoku by Skillkeep also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Sudoku by Skillkeep versus Glowfin Reef: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku by SkillkeepGlowfin Reef
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBitsationalFluid Bloom Media LLC

In-app purchases

None

Sudoku by Skillkeep

No in-app purchases

None

Glowfin Reef

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sudoku by Skillkeep free?
Sudoku by Skillkeep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Glowfin Reef free?
Glowfin Reef is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sudoku by Skillkeep or Glowfin Reef have ads?
Glowfin Reef shows ads; Sudoku by Skillkeep does not.

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