# Sudoku· vs :-) Sudoku

The clearest difference is rating: Sudoku· at 4.7 against :-) Sudoku's 4.0. Sudoku· also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 29). :-) Sudoku's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Sudoku· holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku· has 17K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Sudoku·'s written reviews are positive against 77% of :-) Sudoku's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sudoku· | :-) Sudoku |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id839681682/reviews)** | [4.0 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id916132440/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews | **77.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 42 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tim O's Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412839685) | [Linda Mottley](https://appshunter.io/developer/764900884) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id916132440)

A logic-based number-placement puzzle game designed to train your mind. It offers a clean interface with adjustable difficulty levels suitable for all players, from beginners to experts. The game automatically saves your progress, allowing you to pick up where you left off.

**Highlights:** Logic-based number-placement puzzles, Three difficulty levels (easy, medium, hard), Intuitive interface with impressive graphics, Pencil marks for notes, Auto-save functionality, Undo and Redo options, Hints for challenging puzzles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sudoku· free?

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

### Is :-) Sudoku free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sudoku· or :-) Sudoku?

Sudoku· is rated higher. Sudoku· averages 4.7 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while :-) Sudoku averages 4.0 from 29 ratings.

### Do Sudoku· or :-) Sudoku have ads?

Sudoku· shows ads; :-) Sudoku does not.

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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.*