Comparison

HoopsGo vs Sudoku Minimal

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

Head to head
About

HoopsGo

A minimalist puzzle game where players swipe a ball to sink it into a hoop. Navigate through unique tile mechanics and challenging levels, aiming for perfect scores and competing on global leaderboards. Earn coins for hints or skips, and manage lives to progress.

Highlights
  • Swipe-based ball control
  • 100 handcrafted levels
  • Unique tile mechanics (walls, ice, sticky, toggle)
  • Star rating system for levels
  • In-game hints and skips
  • Global leaderboard
  • Dark neon theme
Features
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Think you can sink every shot? HoopsGo is a sleek, minimalist puzzle game where you swipe a ball across the board to land it in the hoop — but there's a catch. The ball doesn't stop until it hits a wall. Plan your moves. Outsmart the obstacles. Score the perfect shot. 100 HANDCRAFTED LEVELS Work your way through 10 packs of carefully designed puzzles. Each level introduces new twists that will test your logic and spatial thinking. UNIQUE MECHANICS Master a variety of tile types that change the game: - Walls — block the ball's path - Ice — slides right through, no stopping - Sticky tiles — stop the ball on contact - Toggle walls — open and close with every move - Hazards — one wrong move and you're back to start - Fire enemies — they chase you, so think fast STAR RATINGS Every level has a par score. Beat it to earn 3 stars, or just try to survive. Go back and perfect earlier levels anytime. EARN AND SPEND COINS Earn coins by completing levels with 3 stars. Stuck on a tricky puzzle? Spend coins on hints to reveal the optimal solution, or skip ahead entirely. LIVES SYSTEM You get 3 lives. Hazards, fire, and running out of time will cost you one. Run out? Spend coins or watch a short video to get back in the game. GLOBAL LEADERBOARD Compete with players worldwide. Climb the ranks based on total stars, levels completed, and move efficiency. STUNNING DARK THEME A beautiful neon-on-dark design with smooth animations and satisfying haptic feedback. Every swipe feels premium. CHALLENGING AND ADDICTIVE Easy to learn, hard to master. The difficulty ramps up gradually — from simple 3-move puzzles to mind-bending multi-mechanic challenges. Download HoopsGo and see how far you can go. Terms of Use: https://moesaid.com/projects/hoopsgo/terms-of-use

About

Sudoku Minimal

Features
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Sudoku is a clean and minimal puzzle game designed for focus, clarity, and relaxation. Play a modern Sudoku puzzle game that removes distractions so you can enjoy pure logic gameplay anytime, anywhere. Whether you are new to Sudoku puzzles or an experienced player, this classic Sudoku game offers a smooth and satisfying experience across multiple difficulty levels, from easy to hard. Features Multiple difficulty levels including easy, medium, and hard Unlimited Sudoku puzzles Brain training with classic logic puzzle gameplay Clean and minimal design for distraction-free play Smooth and responsive controls Smart number input and notes system Offline play with no internet required Light and dark mode support Train your brain Sudoku is a proven brain game that helps improve focus, memory, and problem-solving skills. Enjoy a relaxing number puzzle game that keeps your mind sharp. Play daily and challenge yourself with increasingly difficult puzzles. Why you will love it This Sudoku game is built for clarity, flow, and relaxation. No clutter and no distractions Fast and intuitive gameplay Calm design with smooth interactions It offers a perfect balance between challenge and relaxation. Play anytime, anywhere Enjoy offline Sudoku puzzles whenever you want, whether at home or on the go. No WiFi or data connection is needed. Get started Start solving Sudoku puzzles with a clean and modern design. Relax, focus, and enjoy Sudoku in its purest form.

Screenshots

HoopsGo4 screens
Sudoku Minimal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HoopsGo at Free against Sudoku Minimal's $1.99. HoopsGo also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). Sudoku Minimal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

HoopsGo is free to download; Sudoku Minimal costs $1.99 up front. HoopsGo sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Sudoku Minimal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HoopsGo ships an update every 8 days, Sudoku Minimal every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
HoopsGo versus Sudoku Minimal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHoopsGoSudoku Minimal
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWaqto LLCJelmer van Nuss

In-app purchases

7 purchases

HoopsGo

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time5
  • 100 coins$0.99
  • 300 coins$1.99
  • 500 coins$3.99
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  • 1000 coins$7.99
  • Lifetime$89.99
None

Sudoku Minimal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HoopsGo free?
HoopsGo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sudoku Minimal free?
Sudoku Minimal costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do HoopsGo or Sudoku Minimal have ads?
HoopsGo shows ads; Sudoku Minimal does not.
Which is updated more often, HoopsGo or Sudoku Minimal?
HoopsGo ships an update every 8 days, and Sudoku Minimal every 2 months. Most recently, HoopsGo was updated on October 31, 2026 and Sudoku Minimal on October 28, 2026.

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