# Solitaire ⋱ vs Microsoft Sudoku

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Microsoft Sudoku at 38% against Solitaire ⋱'s 0%. Microsoft Sudoku also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (7.6K vs 161). Solitaire ⋱'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solitaire ⋱ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Microsoft Sudoku sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Microsoft Sudoku holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Sudoku has 7.6K ratings behind it against 161, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Solitaire ⋱'s written reviews are positive against 38% of Microsoft Sudoku's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire ⋱ | Microsoft Sudoku |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id902398367/reviews) | **[4.7 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-sudoku/id1462494195/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 161 | **7.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **37.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TapMedia Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/359632753) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## What reviewers say

### Solitaire ⋱

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id902398367)

Enjoy a classic card game experience with a modern interface. Features include undo, hints, and customizable backgrounds. Track your progress with a timer, move count, and statistics.

**Highlights:** Modern User Interface, Undo Option, Hint Option, Timer, Moves & Statistics, Custom Background Photo

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TapMedia PRO - 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |


### Microsoft Sudoku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-sudoku/id1462494195)

Enjoy classic and irregular Sudoku puzzles with multiple difficulty levels and daily challenges. Customize your experience with various themes and input methods. Sign in to save progress and earn achievements.

**Highlights:** 6 difficulty levels for classic and irregular Sudoku, 3 new daily challenges each day, Multiple themes including symbol-based, In-game note-taking feature, Xbox Live achievements and cloud saving, Detailed statistics tracking, Customizable game settings

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive and fast gameplay
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 👍 Variety of puzzle types
- 👍 Customizable options
- 👍 Great for beginners and experts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Ads play audio even in silent mode
- 🔋 Excessive ads and intrusive monetization
- 🐛 Progress not saving properly
- 🐛 Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Reported bugs**

- Daily challenge progress not syncing across devices
- Levels and scores resetting unexpectedly
- App getting stuck on loading screens
- Ads hijacking device controls and interrupting background audio

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support for tablets
- More customization options for notes and highlighting
- Ability to replay past daily challenges
- Improved undo/redo functionality
- Autofill or auto-complete options for advanced players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire ⋱ free?

Solitaire ⋱ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Microsoft Sudoku free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Solitaire ⋱ or Microsoft Sudoku?

Microsoft Sudoku is rated higher. Solitaire ⋱ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while Microsoft Sudoku averages 4.7 from 7.6K ratings.

### Do Solitaire ⋱ or Microsoft Sudoku have ads?

Microsoft Sudoku shows ads; Solitaire ⋱ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Solitaire ⋱ or Microsoft Sudoku?

Solitaire ⋱ ships an update every 2 months, and Microsoft Sudoku every 2 months. Most recently, Solitaire ⋱ was updated on November 6, 2026 and Microsoft Sudoku on November 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.*