Comparison

Solid Sudoku vs 2048 by Lumera

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

Head to head
About

Solid Sudoku

Features
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A simple Sudoku game. I built it for myself and my family to enjoy together. No excessive ads during gameplay—just a quiet, comfortable space to focus on the puzzle. To support healthy screen habits for kids, the app includes Parent Settings. When you first install the app, a parent can set: - How many rounds can be played - A waiting time between rounds This helps children naturally build the habit of self-control. Your play records are also saved, so you can look back after finishing a game and keep the fun going. [Why Sudoku is great] - Improves logical thinking - Strengthens concentration - Develops problem-solving skills - Trains memory - Enhances number sense Short sessions, deep focus. Enjoy a healthy brain game that the whole family can play together.

About

2048 by Lumera

Features
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2048 by Lumera is a polished take on the classic number-merging puzzle. Swipe to combine matching tiles, build bigger numbers, and chase your highest score across multiple ways to play. Enjoy Classic mode for the traditional experience, Speed mode for quick 2-minute runs, Zen mode for a more relaxed session, and Daily mode for a fresh seeded challenge each day. Track your progress, unlock visual styles, and compete for high scores with Game Center. Whether you want a quick brain break or a longer score-chasing session, 2048 by Lumera is easy to pick up and rewarding to master.

Screenshots

Solid Sudoku4 screens
2048 by Lumera2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 2048 by Lumera at none against Solid Sudoku's shown. Solid Sudoku's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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

Solid Sudoku ships an update every 3 days, 2048 by Lumera every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Solid Sudoku versus 2048 by Lumera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolid Sudoku2048 by Lumera
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSooyeol JeongLumera Labs LLC

In-app purchases

None

Solid Sudoku

No in-app purchases

None

2048 by Lumera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solid Sudoku free?
Solid Sudoku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 2048 by Lumera free?
2048 by Lumera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Solid Sudoku or 2048 by Lumera have ads?
Solid Sudoku shows ads; 2048 by Lumera does not.
Which is updated more often, Solid Sudoku or 2048 by Lumera?
Solid Sudoku ships an update every 3 days, and 2048 by Lumera every 3 weeks. Most recently, Solid Sudoku was updated on September 14, 2026 and 2048 by Lumera on September 8, 2026.

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