Comparison

Sudoku by Skillkeep vs Garden Grid Quest

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

Garden Grid Quest

Features
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Garden Grid Quest is a calm block puzzle with a heart. Place blocks on an 8×8 grid, clear lines and columns, and watch a forgotten garden bloom back to life — one peaceful move at a time. No timers rushing you. No ads interrupting you. Just you, the blocks, and the soft glow of Lumi the firefly. RESTORE THE GARDEN Bring five enchanted zones back to life — the Ancient Portal, the Flower Path, the Sleeping Fountain, the Forgotten Greenhouse, and the Night Garden. 200 HANDCRAFTED LEVELS + ENDLESS A gentle difficulty curve, clever objectives, and a relaxing endless mode when you just want to unwind. THE LIGHT GAUGE & FIREFLIES Fill the Light Gauge to release a firefly that clears the board where you need it most — our little signature twist on the block puzzle. ZEN MODE No objectives, no pressure. Pure, meditative block placing. MADE TO FEEL GOOD • Absolutely no ads — ever • Play fully offline • Soft music & sounds you can turn off • Gentle boosters, never pay-to-win • Game Center leaderboards & achievements Cozy, poetic, and quietly addictive. Plant your first block and let the garden grow.

Screenshots

Sudoku by Skillkeep4 screens
Garden Grid Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sudoku by Skillkeep at none against Garden Grid Quest's 6. Sudoku by Skillkeep also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). Garden Grid Quest's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, ads 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. Garden Grid Quest sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Sudoku by Skillkeep asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Sudoku by Skillkeep versus Garden Grid Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku by SkillkeepGarden Grid Quest
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB651 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBitsationalThanh My DUONG

In-app purchases

None

Sudoku by Skillkeep

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Garden Grid Quest

One-time6
  • Starter Offer$1.99
  • Small Basket$1.99
  • Light Pack$4.99
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  • Garden Chest$4.99
  • Light Coffer$9.99
  • Fireflies' Treasure$19.99

Questions

Is Sudoku by Skillkeep free?
Sudoku by Skillkeep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Garden Grid Quest free?
Garden Grid Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sudoku by Skillkeep or Garden Grid Quest have ads?
Neither Sudoku by Skillkeep nor Garden Grid Quest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku by Skillkeep or Garden Grid Quest?
Sudoku by Skillkeep ships an update monthly, and Garden Grid Quest every 5 days. Most recently, Sudoku by Skillkeep was updated on October 31, 2026 and Garden Grid Quest on November 5, 2026.

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