Swaplings vs Sudoku (by RootFox)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swaplings
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Swaplings is a colorful, fast-paced match puzzle game where you swipe to swap shapes on an 8x8 board, trigger powerful effects, and chase huge scores before time runs out. Now expanded and upgraded with major new features: FEATURES 9 unique shape types with vivid visuals and smooth swipe controls 15 progressive levels (up to Eternal), with deeper long-term progression Solo Mode and Duel Mode (you vs device on the same phone) Smart Duel AI with Easy, Normal, and Hard difficulty Combo and power systems: Match 4 to create line power pieces Match 5 to create super power pieces Swap power pieces together for combined effects Best-move hint system after inactivity, with clear pulse + heartbeat cue In-game pause/resume support (including interruption-friendly flow) First-run quick tutorial and full in-app guide page Audio & feedback controls: Separate toggles for music, sound effects, and haptic shake Background music options (built-in tracks + custom files from device) Reduced Motion / Performance mode for smoother play on older devices Local progress saving with clear separation between Solo and Duel stats 100% FREE — NO ADS, NO IN-APP PURCHASES Completely free with no hidden costs No advertisements — ever No internet required for gameplay Privacy-first design Easy to learn, hard to master. How far can you climb in Swaplings?
Sudoku (by RootFox)
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Sudoku is a focused number puzzle with a clean dark interface. HOW TO PLAY Fill the 9×9 grid so every row, column, and 3×3 box contains digits 1–9 without repeats. Tap a cell, pick a number, or switch to note mode for candidates. FEATURES • Six difficulty levels from Easy to Robots only • Number pad with completed-digit markers • Note mode, eraser, undo, and hint • Conflict highlighting and same-number matches • Timer and personal time records per difficulty • Game Center / Play Games leaderboards
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Swaplings at every 3 days against Sudoku (by RootFox)'s every 2 months. Swaplings also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Swaplings ships an update every 3 days, Sudoku (by RootFox) every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on March 6, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swaplings | Sudoku (by RootFox) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Isam Naimi | Aleksandr Vopilovskii |
In-app purchases
Swaplings
No in-app purchases
Sudoku (by RootFox)
No in-app purchases





