Comparison

Sudoku (by RootFox) vs Gentle Blocks

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku (by RootFox)

Features
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Sudoku is a focused number puzzle with a clean dark interface. HOW TO PLAY Fill the 9×9 grid so every row, column, and 3×3 box contains digits 1–9 without repeats. Tap a cell, pick a number, or switch to note mode for candidates. FEATURES • Six difficulty levels from Easy to Robots only • Number pad with completed-digit markers • Note mode, eraser, undo, and hint • Conflict highlighting and same-number matches • Timer and personal time records per difficulty • Game Center / Play Games leaderboards

About

Gentle Blocks

A calming block puzzle game designed for relaxed play, featuring clear visuals and no timers. Solve daily challenges to grow a virtual garden and enjoy an ad-free experience with an optional one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • No timers or pressure
  • Daily Bloom challenges
  • Virtual garden growth
  • Clear, high-contrast visuals
  • Offline play
  • One-time purchase to remove ads
Features
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A calm block puzzle made for unhurried minds. Big, clear blocks. No timers. No pressure. And never, ever an ad in the middle of your game - that is our promise. Drag pieces onto the board, fill rows or columns to clear them, and chase a gentle personal best. When the board gets tight, the game quietly helps you keep going. If you get stuck, undo a move - or watch one short video for a rescue. Your choice, always. EVERY DAY, ONE BLOOM Solve the Daily Bloom - the same puzzle for every player in the world - and grow a flower in your garden. Miss a day? The garden gently waits. Nothing wilts, nothing resets, no guilt. MADE TO BE SEEN CLEARLY • Big tiles and warm, high-contrast colors • Optional shapes on blocks for colorblind players • Text that scales with your settings • One-hand play, sitting or standing HONEST BY DESIGN • Ads appear only between games, never during play • One purchase removes them forever - no subscription • Works completely offline • No account, no sign-up, nothing to remember Compare daily scores with friends and family on Game Center, or share your bloom with one tap. Gentle Blocks is lovely on iPhone and iPad - and made with care for everyone who just wants a quiet game and a good think.

Screenshots

Sudoku (by RootFox)4 screens
Gentle Blocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sudoku (by RootFox) at none against Gentle Blocks's 1. Sudoku (by RootFox) also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Gentle Blocks's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On price 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. Gentle Blocks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sudoku (by RootFox) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku (by RootFox) ships an update every 2 months, Gentle Blocks every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Sudoku (by RootFox) versus Gentle Blocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku (by RootFox)Gentle Blocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksandr VopilovskiiHimanshu Garg

In-app purchases

None

Sudoku (by RootFox)

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Gentle Blocks

One-time1
  • Remove Ads Forever$6.99

Questions

Is Sudoku (by RootFox) free?
Sudoku (by RootFox) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gentle Blocks free?
Gentle Blocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sudoku (by RootFox) or Gentle Blocks have ads?
Gentle Blocks shows ads; Sudoku (by RootFox) does not.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku (by RootFox) or Gentle Blocks?
Sudoku (by RootFox) ships an update every 2 months, and Gentle Blocks every 6 days. Most recently, Sudoku (by RootFox) was updated on October 16, 2026 and Gentle Blocks on October 25, 2026.

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