Comparison

Sokoban vs Sokoban 3.1

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

Head to head
About

Sokoban

Features
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Sokoban — Classic Puzzle Push boxes, challenge your mind. Sokoban is one of the most beloved logic puzzles ever created. Your goal is simple: push every box onto its target. But thinking ahead is everything — one wrong move and you'll need to start over. It's easy to learn, endlessly deep to master. Hundreds of Levels Dive into a vast collection of hand-crafted puzzles organized into themed sets. From gentle warm-ups to mind-bending challenges, there's always a next level waiting for you. Smooth & Intuitive Controls Swipe to move. Hold to keep moving. Tap a destination and watch the player find the path automatically. Whether you prefer precise single steps or fast continuous movement, the controls adapt to your style. Zoom & Scroll for Large Puzzles Some levels are massive. Pinch to zoom, drag to pan, and explore every corner of the board without losing track of your position. Full Undo & Redo Made a mistake? No problem. Step back as many times as you need — or replay forward with redo. Experimenting is part of the fun. Track Your Progress Every level remembers where you left off. See at a glance which puzzles you've started and which you've solved. Your best solutions are saved so you can always look back at your path to victory. Beautiful Themes Choose from multiple visual themes to customize how the game looks. Find the style that puts you in the zone. Clean, Distraction-Free Design No timers forcing you to rush. No energy bars. No ads interrupting your thinking. Just you and the puzzle. Whether you are a Sokoban veteran or picking up a box-pushing puzzle for the first time, this is the version to play. Download now and start pushing.

About

Sokoban 3.1

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Push every crate onto a target—but plan ahead, because crates can be pushed, never pulled. Sokoban Classic faithfully recreates Allan B. Liss’s 1992 Windows 3.1 puzzle game for iPhone and iPad. Work through all 50 original warehouse puzzles in a native mobile edition that preserves the pixel artwork and unmistakable desktop presentation. FEATURES • 50 challenging crate-pushing puzzles • Authentic Windows 3.1-inspired interface • Touch D-pad and swipe controls • Undo and restart controls • Save and automatic resume • Optional sound and movement animation • Portrait and landscape support • Fully playable offline • No advertising or in-app purchases Easy to learn and difficult to master: study the room, plan your route, and place every crate without trapping it in a corner. Original game, levels, and artwork © 1992 Allan B. Liss.

Screenshots

Sokoban4 screens
Sokoban 3.13 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sokoban 3.1 at none against Sokoban's 1. Sokoban 3.1 also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Sokoban sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sokoban 3.1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sokoban ships an update monthly, Sokoban 3.1 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Sokoban versus Sokoban 3.1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSokobanSokoban 3.1
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperValentin OzerovRosdi Kasim

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sokoban

One-time1
  • Premium Pack$2.99
None

Sokoban 3.1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sokoban free?
Sokoban is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sokoban 3.1 free?
Sokoban 3.1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sokoban or Sokoban 3.1 have ads?
Neither Sokoban nor Sokoban 3.1 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sokoban or Sokoban 3.1?
Sokoban ships an update monthly, and Sokoban 3.1 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sokoban was updated on October 15, 2026 and Sokoban 3.1 on October 12, 2026.

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