Comparison

Sudoku· vs Daily Brain

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku·

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
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Pass the time while you challenge your mind with this classic Sudoku game. The clean, simple layout makes it easy to play for hours at a time. The objective is simple, fill the 9×9 grid with digits so that each column, row, and the nine 3×3 sub-grids contains all of the digits from 1 to 9. Sudoku· features: - Daily Challenge - Four levels (easy, medium, hard, and expert) - Disable numbers once all 9 instances are entered - Note taking ability - Hint (fill in missing number when you are stuck) - Highlight Incorrect Values - Auto Reveal all potential notes - Individual statistics - Game Center with Leaderboard and Achievements Download today for mind-challenging fun.

About

Daily Brain

Features
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Daily Brain – Memory Training Games Sharpen your mind one day at a time. The Daily Brain challenges your memory and focus with five quick, science-inspired mini games designed to train different parts of your brain — from recall and attention to spatial reasoning. Train Smarter, Not Longer Each day brings a new challenge that takes just a few minutes to complete. Build your streak, earn badges, and watch your Brain Score climb as you strengthen your cognitive skills over time. 5 Brain-Boosting Games Sequence Recall – Remember colors, numbers, and emoji patterns Lost & Found – Remember where you put items Maze – Recreate a route from memory Card Match – Match pairs from what you remember Price Tag – Memorize prices and test your recall Unlock Your Potential Start free with one new challenge each day. Upgrade to Premium to access all five games daily, unlock Practice Mode, and protect your streak with a 3-day grace period. Stay Motivated Track your daily streaks and progress Earn achievement badges for milestones Get gentle reminders to play your daily challenge Whether you’re looking to boost focus, keep your memory sharp, or just enjoy a mindful daily habit — The Daily Brain turns brain training into a game worth playing. Privacy Policy: https://simonngin.github.io/thedailybrain/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sudoku·3 screens
Daily Brain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sudoku· at none against Daily Brain's 3. Sudoku· also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 18.5). Daily Brain's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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. Daily Brain sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Sudoku· asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sudoku· versus Daily Brain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku·Daily Brain
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (17K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings17K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB35 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTim O's Studios, LLCSIMON NGIN

Bugs and requests

Sudoku·

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Daily Brain

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sudoku·

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Daily Brain

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly (1 Week)$2.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly (1 Month)$7.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly (1 Year)3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Sudoku· free?
Sudoku· is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Daily Brain free?
Daily Brain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sudoku· or Daily Brain have ads?
Sudoku· shows ads; Daily Brain does not.

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