Comparison

Sudoku Coach vs Mocktimer

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku Coach

This app teaches you how to solve Sudoku puzzles by guiding you through logical steps and explaining techniques. It offers tiered hints, practice modes, and progress tracking to improve your skills. Unlock unlimited hints and advanced learning modes with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Smart, tiered hints
  • Clear explanations
  • Technique Learning mode
  • Pencil mark notes
  • Daily challenges
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Learn the logic behind your next Sudoku move. Work through guided technique lessons, understand the reasoning in each hint, and make the key move yourself. Build your skills from the basics to advanced patterns. • Learn techniques step by step, from singles and pairs to X-Wing, Swordfish, XY-Wing, and chains. • Reveal hints in stages, so you can decide how much help you need. • Use candidate notes and Undo to follow the logic on the board. • Practice with daily challenges and regular puzzles. • Track completed lessons, moves solved on your own, and practiced techniques. • Resume saved puzzles with your notes. • Enter or paste your own Sudoku puzzle to practice. START WITH THE BASICS Naked Single, Hidden Single and Locked Candidates are free introductory techniques. A subscription unlocks the full Technique Learning library and unlimited puzzle hints. Weekly, monthly, and yearly subscription plans are available. Privacy Policy: https://sudoku.franklab.us/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Mocktimer

Features
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MockTimer is a simple exam timer designed to simulate real test pressure. Set a fixed time per question and run through a mock exam without pauses, breaks, or saves — just like the real thing. Perfect for students preparing for timed exams such as USMLE, MCAT, or other MCQ-based tests. Features: • Tabata-style question timer • Custom time per question • Adjustable total questions • Clean distraction-free interface • Real-time pacing feedback

Screenshots

Sudoku Coach4 screens
Mocktimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mocktimer at none against Sudoku Coach's 3. On price, ads, 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. Sudoku Coach sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Mocktimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Sudoku Coach versus Mocktimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku CoachMocktimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.417.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFeifei SongNilesh Kumar

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sudoku Coach

Subscriptions3
  • SudokuCoach Weekly$0.997 Days
  • SudokuCoach Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • SudokuCoach Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
None

Mocktimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sudoku Coach free?
Sudoku Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mocktimer free?
Mocktimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sudoku Coach or Mocktimer have ads?
Neither Sudoku Coach nor Mocktimer shows ads.

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