# Sudoku· vs Panda Hunt

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.

Both are free to download. Panda Hunt sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Sudoku· asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sudoku· | Panda Hunt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id839681682/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panda-hunt/id6777240696/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tim O's Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412839685) | [SASHA SHENNEL DE SILVA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777240698) |

## 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


### Panda Hunt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panda-hunt/id6777240696)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| 60 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |


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