Comparison

Sudoku Rush vs Sudoku Samurai Master

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku Rush

Features
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Pure Focus, Ultimate Speed! Challenge Your Brain with Sudoku Rush. Stop struggling with complex settings. Dive straight into the world of logic the moment you open the app. From beginners to experts, a perfect challenge awaits everyone. ◆ Why Sudoku Rush? Sleek & Clean UI: A modern dark-themed design that's easy on the eyes and helps you stay focused. Instant Play: No loading, no waiting. Start a new game or resume where you left off in a flash. Multiple Difficulty Levels: Choose your challenge from Easy, Medium, Hard, to Expert. Global Leaderboards: Sign in with Apple or Google to compete with players worldwide and prove your logic skills. 100% Free to Play: Enjoy all features without limits. Supported by minimal ads. ◆ Perfect For: Anyone looking for a quick brain workout during commutes or breaks. Puzzle lovers who want a clean, paper-free Sudoku experience. Fans of competitive gaming who want to see their names on the global ranking. Download Sudoku Rush now and prove you're the ultimate Sudoku Master!

About

Sudoku Samurai Master

Master the art of Sudoku with a beautifully crafted game. Train through escalating challenges, learn advanced solving techniques, and progress from Novice to Grandmaster. Enjoy daily puzzles and a clean, intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Hand-crafted campaign mode
  • Learn library with advanced techniques
  • Daily challenges
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Offline play
  • Smooth input and haptic feedback
Features
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Step onto the path of the Sudoku Samurai and master the most elegant puzzle ever made. Sudoku Samurai Master is a beautifully crafted sudoku experience built for players who want more than another grid of numbers. Train through a campaign of escalating challenges, learn the techniques real solvers use, and earn your way from Novice to Grandmaster — one disciplined move at a time. A SUDOKU GAME WITH PURPOSE • Hand-crafted campaign mode that takes you from your very first puzzle to expert-tier logic • A Learn library that teaches naked pairs, hidden singles, X-Wing, swordfish, and more — with interactive examples • Daily challenges to keep your streak alive • Beautifully designed board with smooth, satisfying input PLAY YOUR WAY • Easy, Medium, Hard, Expert, and Master difficulties • Hints, notes, auto-candidates, and mistake highlighting • Haptic feedback and a thoughtful sound design that stays out of your way • Works completely offline — no account required MASTER PASS (OPTIONAL) Unlock unlimited hints, the full Learn library, and the complete campaign with a one-time Master Pass purchase. Free players still get a generous slice of puzzles, lessons, and daily play. DESIGNED FOR EVERY DEVICE Optimized for iPhone and iPad with full support for landscape on tablets. Take your training anywhere. Sharpen your mind. Master the grid. Walk the way of the Sudoku Samurai.

Screenshots

Sudoku Rush4 screens
Sudoku Samurai Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sudoku Rush at none against Sudoku Samurai Master's 1. Sudoku Rush also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days). Sudoku Samurai Master's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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 Samurai Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sudoku Rush asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku Rush ships an update every 2 days, Sudoku Samurai Master every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Sudoku Rush versus Sudoku Samurai Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku RushSudoku Samurai Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDOWOO KIMLucas Howlett

In-app purchases

None

Sudoku Rush

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Sudoku Samurai Master

One-time1
  • Full Game Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is Sudoku Rush free?
Sudoku Rush is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sudoku Samurai Master free?
Sudoku Samurai Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sudoku Rush or Sudoku Samurai Master have ads?
Sudoku Rush shows ads; Sudoku Samurai Master does not.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku Rush or Sudoku Samurai Master?
Sudoku Rush ships an update every 2 days, and Sudoku Samurai Master every 8 days. Most recently, Sudoku Rush was updated on October 10, 2026 and Sudoku Samurai Master on October 24, 2026.

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