Comparison

Sudoku² vs mBlock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sudoku²

Engage with an endless supply of Sudoku puzzles, ranging from easy to challenging difficulty levels. Features include a distraction-free input pad, note-taking with color options, and customizable error checking. Unlock new levels by completing a single puzzle.

Highlights
  • Infinite Sudoku puzzles
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Distraction-free input pad
  • Color-coded note-taking
  • Manual/automatic note-taking
  • Customizable error checking
  • Multiple highlight modes
Features
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Infinite free Sudoku puzzles with levels from Easy to Evil! Key features: -Solve just one puzzle to unlock next level -Input pad with no distractions -Redo/Undo -Taking/Erasing notes with different colors -Taking notes manually or automatically -Error check can be enabled or disabled -Multiple highlight mode

About

mBlock

This app enables students to learn coding through a block-based interface or Python. It supports creating games, animations, and programming robots, incorporating AI, IoT, and data science for advanced computer science education.

Highlights
  • Graphical programming with drag-and-drop blocks
  • Python programming support
  • Create games and animations
  • Program robots
  • AI, IoT, and data science features
  • Cloud storage for projects
Features
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With mBlock, students can easily create games, animations, and program robots by dragging and dropping blocks, or through writing Python. Moreover, mBlock comes with AI, IoT, data science features for cutting-edge computer science learning, making it the perfect helper for coding educators and learners. Features: - Graphical programming: The app allows users to create projects with the most popular graphical programming language and program robots to do things as they can imagine. It makes programming as easy as blocks building. - Game-based learning: Children learn to code in completing tasks and know how it feels to accomplish something.      - Cloud storage: Users can store their projects in the cloud, syncing the projects across devices. It’s safe and convenient. - Compatible with Makeblock robots: mBot, mBot Ranger, Codey Rocky, Neuron - Support multiple languages: Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese, Polish, and Korean. Contact us: - For more information, please visit the official website: https://www.mblock.cc - Contact us via email: support@makeblock.com - Join Facebook group: Makeblock Talk & Share

Screenshots

Sudoku²4 screens
mBlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sudoku² at 81% against mBlock's 34%. Sudoku² also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). mBlock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Sudoku² sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. mBlock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sudoku² holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mBlock has 152 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Sudoku²'s written reviews are positive against 34% of mBlock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku² ships an update every 4 months, mBlock every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Sudoku² versus mBlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku²mBlock
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (10 ratings) — better3.1 (152 ratings)
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews — better33.9% of reviews
Number of ratings10152 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB170 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer春 李Makeblock Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Sudoku²

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative11.5%

mBlock

All ratings152 ratings
Positive48.7%
Neutral9.2%
Negative42.1%
Written reviews186 reviews
Positive33.9%
Neutral14.0%
Negative52.2%

Bugs and requests

Sudoku²

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

mBlock

Reported bugs

26 issues
  • mBot2/mBot Neo not supported
  • Bluetooth connection fails or is unstable
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Upload mode not functional on iPad
  • Live mode unresponsive
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  • Sprites cannot be moved correctly
  • Key blocks not functioning as expected
  • Saving and syncing issues lead to data loss
  • Cannot upload programs
  • Firmware update required via PC, not Bluetooth
  • Translation errors in blocks and interface
  • Tutorials are glitchy or do not work
  • Fixed rotation issues
  • No zoom in/out for blocks
  • iPad development appears to be halted
  • Cannot grant Bluetooth permissions on iPad
  • Parts of the app interface disappear
  • Cannot create variables on specific devices
  • Incompatibility with older iOS versions
  • Some sensors are not controllable via the app
  • Quad RGB sensor library is not fully translated
  • Costume editor lacks copy-paste and image/sound import
  • Line follower functionality not working
  • Code execution results in no robot action
  • App requires re-login frequently
  • Web version updates break iPad version compatibility

Requested features

18 requests
  • Add mBot2/mBot Neo support
  • Improve Bluetooth connectivity
  • Add local storage for programs
  • Implement zoom functionality
  • Add more examples for Codey Rocky
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  • Enable Arduino coding in the app
  • Improve translation of blocks and interface
  • Add copy-paste functionality in costume editor
  • Allow adding photos and sounds in costume editor
  • Fix variable creation on iPhone X/iPad
  • Update Scratch 3 features
  • Add more sprites/photos
  • Improve tutorial functionality
  • Add dark mode
  • Enable firmware updates via Bluetooth
  • Improve compatibility with older Makeblock controllers
  • Add full French language support
  • Allow sharing projects

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sudoku²

One-time1
  • Remove Advertisement$0.99
None

mBlock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sudoku² free?
Sudoku² is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is mBlock free?
mBlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sudoku² or mBlock?
Sudoku² is rated higher. Sudoku² averages 3.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while mBlock averages 3.1 from 152 ratings.
Do Sudoku² or mBlock have ads?
Sudoku² shows ads; mBlock does not.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku² or mBlock?
Sudoku² ships an update every 4 months, and mBlock every 2 months. Most recently, Sudoku² was updated on October 6, 2026 and mBlock on October 8, 2026.

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