# Sudoku· vs Sudoku Master Edition

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sudoku· at none against Sudoku Master Edition's 2. Sudoku· also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 15.6). Sudoku Master Edition's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sudoku Master Edition sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Sudoku· asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Sudoku· against 4.6 for Sudoku Master Edition. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17K and 7.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Sudoku·'s written reviews are positive against 63% of Sudoku Master Edition's.

Sudoku· ships an update every 2 months, Sudoku Master Edition every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sudoku· | Sudoku Master Edition |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id839681682/reviews)** | [4.6 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-master-edition/id1260190370/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 7.9K |
| Positive reviews | **65.7% of reviews** | 63.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Tim O's Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412839685) | [Hoolatron Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260190369) |

## What reviewers say

### Sudoku·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id839681682)

Engage your mind with a classic Sudoku puzzle game. Enjoy a clean interface and multiple difficulty levels. Track your progress and compete with others.

**Highlights:** Daily Challenge, Multiple difficulty levels, Note taking, Hint system, Highlight incorrect values, Individual statistics, Game Center leaderboard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent sudoku game
- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 🧠 Helps exercise the brain
- 💤 Relaxing and calming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive ads and interruptions
- ⏱️ Ads affect game timer
- 🔇 Cannot mute or control audio
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes after updates
- Timer issues due to ads
- Difficulty closing ads or navigating UI
- Incompatibility with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for ad-free version
- Ability to pause and restart games
- More detailed performance tracking
- Customizable color themes


### Sudoku Master Edition

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-master-edition/id1260190370)

This app offers a comprehensive Sudoku experience with numerous customization options, multiple game modes, and difficulty levels. It features a minimalist design, daily challenges, and Apple Pencil integration for a pen-and-paper feel.

**Highlights:** Customizable themes and fonts, Multiple game modes (Lightning, Mistake, Classic, Zen), 5 difficulty levels, Adjustable grid styles, Note-taking and highlighting features, Apple Pencil integration, Daily reminders and auto-complete

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Theme Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for sudoku
- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Best design and master level is actually hard
- 👍 Intuitive controls
- 👍 Customizable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes and crashes
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🐛 Handwriting recognition problems
- 🐛 Puzzle difficulties are inconsistent
- 🐛 Ads are disruptive and hard to close

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after completing puzzles
- Handwriting recognition issues with certain numbers
- Saved games disappearing
- Inconsistent behavior when using pencil input
- Inability to enter wrong numbers

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to import custom puzzles
- More themes and color options
- Improved undo/redo functionality
- Ability to differentiate user-entered numbers from pre-filled numbers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sudoku· free?

Sudoku· is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sudoku Master Edition free?

Sudoku Master Edition is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sudoku· or Sudoku Master Edition?

Sudoku· is rated higher. Sudoku· averages 4.7 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Sudoku Master Edition averages 4.6 from 7.9K ratings.

### Do Sudoku· or Sudoku Master Edition have ads?

Both Sudoku· and Sudoku Master Edition show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sudoku· or Sudoku Master Edition?

Sudoku· ships an update every 2 months, and Sudoku Master Edition every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sudoku· was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sudoku Master Edition on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*