Comparison

Mathdoku + Calcudoku vs Mathdoku Challenge!

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

Head to head
About

Mathdoku + Calcudoku

This game combines arithmetic and logic puzzles, similar to Sudoku. Fill grids with numbers based on row, column, and cage calculations. It offers multiple grid sizes and difficulty levels.

Highlights
  • Sudoku-like grid filling
  • Arithmetic and logic challenges
  • Cage-based calculations
  • Multiple grid sizes (4x4 to 9x9)
  • Varying difficulty levels
Features
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Mathdoku + Calcudoku is arithmetic and logic puzzle similar to Sudoku and based on rules of Kendoku ® and KenKen ® Fill the grid so that each row and column only have one of each available number (1 to N). The table is separated into groups that are calculated together. Each group's total is displayed in the top-left corner along with the operator that was used (+ * / - ) Digits may be repeated within a cage, as long as they aren't in the same row or column. The games are available in 6 formats: 4x4 (Beginner), 5x5 (Easy), 6x6 (Medium), 7x7 (Hard), 8x8 (Advanced) and 9x9 (Extreme) Complete rules on http://www.essekappa.it?p=mathdoku

About

Mathdoku Challenge!

This game combines Sudoku logic with mathematical operations. Solve puzzles by filling cells with numbers that satisfy row, column, and cage constraints. Offers daily puzzles and purchasable packs to challenge your mind.

Highlights
  • Sudoku-style number placement
  • Mathematical cage operations
  • Logic-based puzzle solving
  • Daily new puzzles
  • Purchasable puzzle packs
  • Varying puzzle sizes
Features
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Do you like Sudoku? How about KenKen (or is it Ken Ken)? Or simply looking for that next game to get you brain going? Then give Mathdoku a try! Mathdoku Challenge! brings an exciting new twist to Sudoku. Step up to the plate and solve problems with your math skills. Face challenging puzzles of varying sizes, leverage the hints you are given, and use logic to find the solution. Mathdoku will stretch your mind, wake you up, and keep you on your toes. Play as many puzzles as you want! Each day, you get even more puzzles to play. Or purchase a puzzle pack to keep the fun going. Puzzles are divided into cages by grouping cells together. Hints for a cage are composed of a target number and an operation. Combining the cells in the cage using the mathematical operation must reach the target number. A number can only be used once per row and column. Use this limitation, hints, and unit cells to find the solution to the puzzles.

Screenshots

Mathdoku + Calcudoku4 screens
Mathdoku Challenge!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mathdoku Challenge! at 5.0 against Mathdoku + Calcudoku's 1.5. Mathdoku Challenge! also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 12 months). Mathdoku + Calcudoku's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, 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. Mathdoku + Calcudoku sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Mathdoku Challenge! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mathdoku Challenge! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mathdoku Challenge! has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Mathdoku + Calcudoku's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mathdoku Challenge!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mathdoku + Calcudoku ships an update every 12 months, Mathdoku Challenge! every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Mathdoku + Calcudoku versus Mathdoku Challenge!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathdoku + CalcudokuMathdoku Challenge!
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings213 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarco GentiliTaylor Geisse

Customer experience

Mathdoku + Calcudoku

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%

Mathdoku Challenge!

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mathdoku + Calcudoku

One-time2
  • Remove iAd Banner$0.99
  • Full Version$0.99
4 purchases

Mathdoku Challenge!

One-time4
  • 100 Puzzles$0.99
  • 250 Puzzles$1.99
  • 500 Puzzles$3.99
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  • 1000 Puzzles$6.99

Questions

Is Mathdoku + Calcudoku free?
Mathdoku + Calcudoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mathdoku Challenge! free?
Mathdoku Challenge! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mathdoku + Calcudoku or Mathdoku Challenge!?
Mathdoku Challenge! is rated higher. Mathdoku + Calcudoku averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Mathdoku Challenge! averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.
Do Mathdoku + Calcudoku or Mathdoku Challenge! have ads?
Mathdoku Challenge! shows ads; Mathdoku + Calcudoku does not.
Which is updated more often, Mathdoku + Calcudoku or Mathdoku Challenge!?
Mathdoku + Calcudoku ships an update every 12 months, and Mathdoku Challenge! every 8 days. Most recently, Mathdoku + Calcudoku was updated on October 7, 2026 and Mathdoku Challenge! on September 30, 2026.

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