# Sudoku· vs Sudoku Tutor

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sudoku· at none against Sudoku Tutor's 3. Sudoku· also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 151) and iOS requirement (13 vs 17.6). Sudoku Tutor's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 66%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sudoku Tutor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Sudoku· asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Sudoku· against 4.8 for Sudoku Tutor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku· has 17K ratings behind it against 151, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Sudoku·'s written reviews are positive against 91% of Sudoku Tutor's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sudoku· | Sudoku Tutor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id839681682/reviews) | **[4.8 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-tutor/id1536443796/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 151 |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tim O's Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412839685) | [Quatrian Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404828595) |

## 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 Tutor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-tutor/id1536443796)

This app guides you through solving classic Sudoku puzzles of all difficulties. It provides step-by-step hints, grid visualizations, and AI-powered scanning to help you learn strategies and improve your skills. Track your progress and share puzzles with friends.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step hints, Grid visualizations, AI puzzle scanning, Puzzle generation, Progress tracking, Puzzle sharing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze | $1.99 | per year |
| Silver Subscription | $3.99 | per year |
| Gold Subscription | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sudoku· free?

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

### Is Sudoku Tutor free?

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

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

Sudoku Tutor is rated higher. Sudoku· averages 4.7 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Sudoku Tutor averages 4.8 from 151 ratings.

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

Both Sudoku· and Sudoku Tutor show ads.

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

Sudoku· ships an update every 2 months, and Sudoku Tutor every 2 months. Most recently, Sudoku· was updated on October 29, 2026 and Sudoku Tutor on October 27, 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.*