Comparison

Sudoku· vs Panda Hunt

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

Panda Hunt

Embark on a wildlife adventure to find hidden pandas in this puzzle game. Use strategy and quick thinking to tap tiles, follow clues, and rescue pandas before your turns expire. Explore unique worlds and collect rewards.

Highlights
  • Hidden-object puzzle gameplay
  • Strategic tile tapping with distance clues
  • Unique, beautifully crafted worlds
  • Unlockable power-ups and rewards
  • Daily login bonuses
  • Collect hidden secrets
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Embark on a wildlife adventure and rescue hidden pandas before your turns run out! Panda Hunt is a hidden-object puzzle game that challenges your instincts, strategy, and quick thinking across beautifully crafted worlds. Completely free to download and play. HOW TO PLAY Tap tiles on the board to search for hidden pandas. Each tap reveals a hot-or-cold distance clue guiding you closer to your target. Find all the pandas before your turns run out to complete the level. FEATURES UNIQUE WORLDS Journey through stunning environments each with its own music, artwork, and increasing challenges. STRATEGIC GAMEPLAY Every tap counts — think carefully and use your clues wisely. POWER-UPS AND REWARDS Unlock items, earn gems, and discover surprises as you progress through the game. DAILY REWARDS Come back every day for free bonuses to help your hunts. COLLECT AND EXPLORE Uncover hidden secrets across every level as you conquer each world. IMMERSIVE AUDIO Each world features unique ambient music and sound effects that bring your adventure to life. FREE TO PLAY Download and play Panda Hunt completely free and start your adventure today. Perfect for all ages — easy to learn, endlessly replayable, and always rewarding.

Screenshots

Sudoku·3 screens
Panda Hunt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sudoku· at none against Panda Hunt's 3. Sudoku· also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Panda Hunt's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Panda Hunt sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Sudoku· asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Panda Hunt holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku· has 17K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku· ships an update every 2 months, Panda Hunt every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Sudoku· versus Panda Hunt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku·Panda Hunt
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (17K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings17K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB217 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTim O's Studios, LLCSASHA SHENNEL DE SILVA

Customer experience

Sudoku·

All ratings17,294 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews397 reviews
Positive65.7%
Neutral9.8%
Negative24.4%

Panda Hunt

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Panda Hunt

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sudoku·

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Panda Hunt

One-time3
  • 10 Gems$0.99
  • 30 Gems$2.99
  • 60 Gems$4.99

Questions

Is Sudoku· free?
Sudoku· is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Panda Hunt free?
Panda Hunt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sudoku· or Panda Hunt?
Panda Hunt is rated higher. Sudoku· averages 4.7 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Panda Hunt averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Sudoku· or Panda Hunt have ads?
Both Sudoku· and Panda Hunt show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku· or Panda Hunt?
Sudoku· ships an update every 2 months, and Panda Hunt every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sudoku· was updated on October 17, 2026 and Panda Hunt on October 14, 2026.

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