Comparison

Sudoku Showdown vs Q

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku Showdown

Features
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Sudoku, but live. Challenge real players to head-to-head Sudoku battles — same puzzle, same clock, one winner. Quick match in seconds or invite a friend with a code. No account needed, just pick a nickname. THREE WAYS TO BATTLE • Race — One shared board, both of you solving at once. Chain correct answers to build a streak: every cell scores more than the last. A wrong number resets your streak and locks you out for 10 seconds. • Duel — Separate hidden boards. You only see your rival's progress. First to finish wins, and every mistake adds +5 seconds. • Turns — Take turns on one board with a 10-second clock. Place a correct number and you keep the turn. Miss, and it's theirs. PLAY YOUR WAY • Quick Match — get paired with a real player in seconds • Private rooms — share a 6-character code or invite link • Play vs Bot — practice any mode against an AI opponent • Daily Challenge — a new puzzle every day, the same for everyone. Build your streak • Solo Practice — beat your best time on Easy, Medium and Hard TRACK YOUR RISE • Weekly and all-time leaderboards for every mode • Profile with win rate, wins per mode, best streak and match history • Share your results with friends BUILT FOR FOCUS • Clean dark design with row, column and box highlighting • Number pad shows how many of each digit are left • Satisfying combo sounds and haptics — both adjustable • Play in English, Turkish, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian or Arabic Free to play with ads. Remove ads forever with a one-time purchase. Questions or feedback? dev@barkinmeric.com

About

Q

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Every shape has its place. Can you find the right order? QUEUE is a minimalist puzzle game about order, patience, and logic. Rearrange shapes and guide them to the exit in the target sequence. Plan your moves, use the pocket to make room, and combine compatible shapes from side queues. Each puzzle challenges you to think ahead and make the most of your move limit. • Solve puzzles built around queues, shapes, and clever combinations. • Learn through short, animated tutorials. • See which actions cost a move and which are free. • Use hints when you need a fresh perspective. • Personalize your game with different visual themes. Simple rules. Thoughtful moves. Satisfying solutions.

Screenshots

Sudoku Showdown4 screens
Q4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Q at none against Sudoku Showdown's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Sudoku Showdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Q sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku Showdown ships an update weekly, Q every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Sudoku Showdown versus Q: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku ShowdownQ
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBarkin MericMehmet Yildirim

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sudoku Showdown

One-time1
  • No Ads Ā· Ad-Free Sudoku$2.99
2 purchases

Q

One-time2
  • Queue No ads$1.99
  • Queue Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Sudoku Showdown free?
Sudoku Showdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Q free?
Q is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sudoku Showdown or Q have ads?
Sudoku Showdown shows ads; Q does not.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku Showdown or Q?
Sudoku Showdown ships an update weekly, and Q every 6 days. Most recently, Sudoku Showdown was updated on November 5, 2026 and Q on October 31, 2026.

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