# Sudoku· vs Apparent Sudoku

The clearest difference is rating: Sudoku· at 4.7 against Apparent Sudoku's 3.4. Sudoku· also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (17K vs 10). Apparent Sudoku's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Apparent Sudoku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sudoku· asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sudoku· holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku· has 17K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Sudoku·'s written reviews are positive against 43% of Apparent Sudoku's.

Sudoku· ships an update every 2 months, Apparent Sudoku every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sudoku· | Apparent Sudoku |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id839681682/reviews)** | [3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apparent-sudoku/id1518508009/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **65.7% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 42 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tim O's Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412839685) | [Apparent Logic, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/314496791) |

## 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


### Apparent Sudoku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apparent-sudoku/id1518508009)

Experience classic Sudoku puzzles without any distractions. This app offers a clean interface, multiple difficulty levels, and advanced features like pencil marks and smart highlighting. Track your progress and compete globally with Game Center leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Four difficulty levels, Game Center Leaderboards, 50,000+ puzzles, Clean, intuitive interface, Pencil marks and smart highlighting, iCloud sync, iPad Apple Pencil support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sudoku Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sudoku· free?

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

### Is Apparent Sudoku free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sudoku· or Apparent Sudoku?

Sudoku· is rated higher. Sudoku· averages 4.7 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Apparent Sudoku averages 3.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do Sudoku· or Apparent Sudoku have ads?

Sudoku· shows ads; Apparent Sudoku does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sudoku· or Apparent Sudoku?

Sudoku· ships an update every 2 months, and Apparent Sudoku every 10 days. Most recently, Sudoku· was updated on October 28, 2026 and Apparent Sudoku on October 26, 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.*