Comparison

Sudoku 9×9 vs Nampler/数独

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku 9×9

Features
Read full description

Ultimate simplicity. An endlessly playable, logical puzzle. No unnecessary features. Just a pure, refined app for those who truly want to enjoy Sudoku. Featuring high-quality puzzles for everyone from beginners to advanced players, anytime, anywhere. Perfect for your daily commute or a relaxing break before bed. 【Key Features】 ◆ 4 Endless Difficulties Choose from Easy, Normal, Hard, and the newly added "Extreme" mode, which features the absolute minimum of 17 starting clues. We guarantee that every puzzle has a "unique solution" that can be solved purely through logic. No unfair guessing required. ◆ Built-in Solver Mode Input puzzles from newspapers or magazines to analyze and reveal the answers. With our latest update, you can also load your active game board with a single tap to help you out when you're stuck. It's a powerful tool that can even detect if a puzzle has "no solution" or "multiple solutions." ◆ Designed for Comfort ・Auto-save: Close the app anytime; you can always resume exactly where you left off. ・Error Highlighting: Duplicate numbers turn red instantly, helping you spot mistakes naturally without needing to toggle any settings. ・Dark Mode Support: Colors adjust automatically based on your device settings, making nighttime play easy on the eyes. ◆ Useful Tools ・Save Board Image: Save your work-in-progress or your completed masterpiece to your Camera Roll. Great for keeping records or sharing on social media! ◆ 100% Ad-Free No ads to interrupt your flow. Immerse yourself completely in the puzzle. For a quick brain workout or a refreshing break, give "Simple Sudoku" a try!

About

Nampler/数独

Features
Read full description

毎日のちいさな習慣に。「ナンプラー」は、季節の花が彩る、やさしく見やすい数独・ナンプレパズルです。 小さな文字や詰まったボタン、分かりにくいアイコン——よくある数独アプリの「ちょっとした不便」をひとつずつ取り除きました。はじめての方やご年配の方でも、説明書なしで自然に遊べることを目指しています。 ■ やさしく、見やすく ・画面いっぱいの大きな盤面 ・押しやすい 3×3 配置の数字キー ・「大きな文字で表示」でさらに見やすく ・ボタンには日本語のラベル付きで、迷わない操作 ■ 遊ぶほど広がる難易度 ・やさしい … ヒント多めで、はじめてでも解き切れる ・ふつう … 毎日の頭の体操にちょうどいい定番 ・むずかしい … じっくり考える解きごたえ ・エキスパート … 慣れた方のための難関 ・プロ … エキスパートを30回クリアで解放。ぐっと歯ごたえのある一段上 ・マスター … プロを50回クリアで解放。手筋が問われる難関 ・理不尽 … マスターを25回クリアで解放。腰を据えて挑む最上位 どの難易度も「解くのに必要な考え方」を判定して出題しているので、難易度どおりの手ごたえで遊べます。 ■ 週間・総合ランキング ・難易度ごとに、今週のベストタイムと全期間のベストタイムを競えます ・ログインすれば順位を登録、閲覧はログインなしでもできます ・ヒントや自動メモを使ったクリアは登録されないので、みんな同じ条件で競えます ■ 広告は、遊びの邪魔をしません ・プレイ中やタイマー計測中に広告が割り込むことはありません ・全画面の広告はゲームが終わったときだけ。前回から90秒以上あけ、表示前にひと声おかけします ・買い切りの「広告の非表示」で、すべての広告を消すこともできます ■ 続けたくなる工夫 ・月ごとに移ろう季節の花が画面を彩る(好きな花で固定も可能) ・重複は赤で表示、同じ数字や関連する列をやさしく強調 ・迷ったら「メモ」で候補書き込み、「自動メモ」「ヒント」も使える ・決めた回数まちがえたら終了する「ミス上限モード」も選べます ・途中でやめても「続きから」で再開 ・毎日のリマインドで「今日も一問」を習慣に ■ 機種変更も安心 ・Apple/Google/メールでログインすると、クリア数やベストタイムをクラウドに保存 ・機種を変えても記録を引き継げます 数独を「毎日のちいさな習慣」に。今日も一問、頭の体操をはじめましょう。

Screenshots

Sudoku 9×93 screens
Nampler/数独4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sudoku 9×9 at none against Nampler/数独's shown. Nampler/数独's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku 9×9 ships an update every 2 months, Nampler/数独 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Sudoku 9×9 versus Nampler/数独: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku 9×9Nampler/数独
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyosuke AsanoTomoya Araki

In-app purchases

None

Sudoku 9×9

No in-app purchases

None

Nampler/数独

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sudoku 9×9 free?
Sudoku 9×9 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nampler/数独 free?
Nampler/数独 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sudoku 9×9 or Nampler/数独 have ads?
Nampler/数独 shows ads; Sudoku 9×9 does not.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku 9×9 or Nampler/数独?
Sudoku 9×9 ships an update every 2 months, and Nampler/数独 every 2 days. Most recently, Sudoku 9×9 was updated on October 25, 2026 and Nampler/数独 on October 31, 2026.

Other comparisons