# Sudoku· vs Sudoku Mega Bundle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sudoku· at none against Sudoku Mega Bundle's 4. Sudoku· also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 2.9K) and iOS requirement (13 vs 17.1). Sudoku Mega Bundle's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 66%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sudoku Mega Bundle sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 Mega Bundle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku· has 17K ratings behind it against 2.9K, 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 78% of Sudoku Mega Bundle's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sudoku· | Sudoku Mega Bundle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id839681682/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-mega-bundle/id970674839/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 2.9K |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews | **78.0% 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 | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 17.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tim O's Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412839685) | [GammaLateral LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/685178329) |

## 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 Mega Bundle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-mega-bundle/id970674839)

Explore hundreds of unique Sudoku variations beyond the classic grid. Challenge yourself with diverse puzzle types, difficulty levels, and helpful tools. Enjoy customizable gameplay and track your progress with leaderboards and achievements.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of unique Sudoku variations, Multiple difficulty levels, Hints and smart notes, Savepoint functionality, Zoom and customization options, Leaderboards and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | per month |
| Get 20 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get 50 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Variety of games
- 👍 Customizable options
- 🚀 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💸 Intrusive ads
- 🔒 Locked difficulty levels
- 🔒 Inability to close ads

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after update
- Ads causing game to freeze or redirect
- Incorrect puzzle solutions
- Pencil marks not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to input game seed
- Option to turn off zoom
- Ability to modify color of lines in Killer Sudoku
- Addition of 6x6 Killer Sudoku
- Ability to take notes in pencil mode without errors


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sudoku· free?

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

### Is Sudoku Mega Bundle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sudoku· or Sudoku Mega Bundle?

Sudoku Mega Bundle is rated higher. Sudoku· averages 4.7 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Sudoku Mega Bundle averages 4.8 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Sudoku· or Sudoku Mega Bundle have ads?

Both Sudoku· and Sudoku Mega Bundle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sudoku· or Sudoku Mega Bundle?

Sudoku· ships an update every 2 months, and Sudoku Mega Bundle every 2 months. Most recently, Sudoku· was updated on October 15, 2026 and Sudoku Mega Bundle on October 13, 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.*