# Sudoku² vs mBlock

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.

Both are free to download. Sudoku² sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. mBlock asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sudoku² | mBlock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id959450517/reviews)** | [3.1 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mblock-learn-coding/id1367117202/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **152** |
| Positive reviews | **80.8% of reviews** | 33.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [春 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/525245233) | [Makeblock Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1002364464) |

## What reviewers say

### Sudoku²

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id959450517)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisement | $0.99 | one-time |


### mBlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mblock-learn-coding/id1367117202)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for coding robots
- 👍 Works well with Codey Rocky
- 👍 Great for learning programming
- 👍 Similar to Scratch
- 👍 Bluetooth connection works

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not support mBot2/mBot Neo
- 🐛 Connection issues (Bluetooth)
- 🐛 App is glitchy
- 🐛 Upload mode not working on iPad
- 🐛 Live mode not working

**Reported bugs**

- mBot2/mBot Neo not supported
- Bluetooth connection fails or is unstable
- App crashes or freezes
- Upload mode not functional on iPad
- Live mode unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Add mBot2/mBot Neo support
- Improve Bluetooth connectivity
- Add local storage for programs
- Implement zoom functionality
- Add more examples for Codey Rocky


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