Comparison

Puzzle Stack vs Sudoku Logic Refined

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

Head to head
About

Puzzle Stack

Engage your mind with a daily collection of word, number, and logic puzzles. Protect your streaks across three distinct games, with an archive available for missed days. Enjoy a pressure-free experience with no ads or timers.

Highlights
  • Daily word puzzles
  • Daily Sudoku puzzles
  • Daily logic puzzles
  • Streak protection
  • Puzzle archive
  • No ads or timers
Features
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Some days you want to think in words. Some days you want to think in numbers. Some days you just want to sit with a puzzle and feel your brain work. Puzzle Stack is built for all of those days. Six games live inside the stack. Four of them, Wordzy, Sudoku, Gridlock and Crossword, have their own daily puzzle, their own rhythm, and their own streak to protect. Play all four and you're building four habits at once or just come back for the one you love most. - Wordzy gives you six attempts to find the hidden word. Every guess is a clue. It's quick, sharp, and a new word shows up every morning. - Sudoku is the one you already know. We made it feel really good to play. One clean grid a day, nothing in the way. - Gridlock is a logic puzzle. Fill the right cells, follow the rules, and the grid tells you exactly when you've got it. - Crossword is a mini crossword you can finish over your morning coffee. A small grid, a handful of clues, and a fresh one every day. When you want to keep going after the dailies: - Word Jam gives you a handful of scrambled letters and asks you to find every hidden word. Hundreds of levels, each one a little trickier than the last. - Arrows fills the board with arrows pointing every which way. Tap one and it slides out in its direction, unless something is in the way. Find the right order and clear the board before you run out of lives. Miss a day? The archive holds the previous puzzles for each game so you can go back whenever you're ready. Finish puzzles to earn coins, then spend them on hints when you're stuck. Coins are earned through play, not purchased. No ads, no countdown timers, no pressure. Earn badges as you play - each game has its own set of challenges to complete. They're there for the people who like having something to chase. Puzzle Stack Pro The daily puzzles are free, always. Puzzle Stack Pro unlocks Word Jam, Arrows and the full archive. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: axiantlabs.com/puzzlestack/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: axiantlabs.com/puzzlestack/privacy-policy Support: support@axiantlabs.com

About

Sudoku Logic Refined

Features
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Most sudoku apps just hand you the answer. This one teaches you to find it yourself. WHY IT'S DIFFERENT Hints that teach Open a hint and you don't just get the next number — you get the technique behind it: what it is, why it works, and how to spot it next time. Reveal it step by step, so you decide how much help you want. 80+ techniques, explained From your first Naked Single to X-Wing, Swordfish, Y-Wing, Skyscraper, and AIC/ALS chains — every technique comes with a clear card: what it is, why it works, how to find it, and a worked example you can replay. A daily challenge One hand-picked puzzle a day — the same for everyone, everywhere. Curated, uniquely-graded puzzles Five difficulties from Easy to Master. Every puzzle is validated for a single solution and graded by the hardest technique it needs — pure logic, never guessing. Step-by-step replay Watch any puzzle solved one logical step at a time, and see exactly where each technique applies. Calm and focused A clean, distraction-free board. No banners, no pop-ups, no clutter — just you and the logic. Play fully offline. MADE FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO IMPROVE • Learn solving techniques the right way • Crack hard puzzles with logic alone • A board that gets out of your way SUDOKU PRO Try everything free for 3 days, then keep unlimited hints, the full technique library, step-by-step replay, and the daily challenge. • Monthly — $4.99 (3-day free trial) • Yearly — $24.99 (3-day free trial · save 58%) • A one-time unlock is also available. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your Apple Account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://sudoku.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://sudoku.app/privacy

Screenshots

Puzzle Stack4 screens
Sudoku Logic Refined4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Puzzle Stack at 15.0 against Sudoku Logic Refined's 17.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Puzzle Stack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Sudoku Logic Refined sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Puzzle Stack versus Sudoku Logic Refined: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuzzle StackSudoku Logic Refined
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size206 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAxiant Labs Private Limited天信 王

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Puzzle Stack

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Sudoku Logic Refined

Subscriptions2
  • Sudoku Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Sudoku Pro Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Sudoku Pro$7.99

Questions

Is Puzzle Stack free?
Puzzle Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sudoku Logic Refined free?
Sudoku Logic Refined is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Puzzle Stack or Sudoku Logic Refined have ads?
Neither Puzzle Stack nor Sudoku Logic Refined shows ads.

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