Comparison

Prodigy vs Sudoku Blocks

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

Head to head
About

Prodigy

Test your reflexes in this fast-paced arcade game. Tap to jump over deadly spikes and aim for the highest score. Discover special surprises as you reach certain milestones.

Highlights
  • Tap to jump controls
  • High score chasing
  • Spike avoidance gameplay
  • Milestone surprises
  • Push notifications
Features
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How fast are your reflexes? Your goal: Score as many points as possible by jumping over spikes that are trying to kill you. If you touch a spike, the game is over. Controls: Tap to jump. Tip: You have a short time to react so make sure you are paying attention. FYI: if you make it to 1000 you will get a special surprise and If you make it to 500 you will find out what that surprise is... How long can you last? Can you become a Prodigy? - This app features in app purchases. - This app features push notifications.

About

Sudoku Blocks

This puzzle game challenges you to strategically place falling blocks to fill rows, columns, and squares. Earn bonus points for clearing multiple lines simultaneously and for consecutive clears. Log in daily for rewards and unlock customization options.

Highlights
  • Drag and drop block placement
  • Fill rows, columns, and squares
  • Combo and strike bonuses
  • Daily login rewards
  • Unlock new colors
  • Customizable game appearance
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Sudoku Blocks is two block puzzles in one calm, colorful app — fill a sudoku grid at your own pace, or pop block groups level by level. No pop-up ads, just blocks. One app, two completely different ways to unwind. Whether you have two spare minutes or a whole cozy evening, there's a mode for your mood. SUDOKU BLOCKS — Fill Rows, Columns & Squares Drag block pieces onto the 9×9 grid. Complete a row, a column, or a 3×3 square to clear it and score. No timer, no pressure — just clean, endless block-placing with a sudoku twist. Every block you clear also reveals a hidden picture, piece by piece. BLOCK POP — Tap Groups, Clear the Board Tap two or more touching blocks of the same color to pop them. Clear the whole board to finish the level — the fewer taps you need, the more stars you earn. Watch out for stubborn stones, save the day with a Star block, and when you're stuck, a hint, a hammer or a brush gets you out of trouble. The levels never run out — and they grow trickier as you climb. MORE TO PLAY FOR - Reveal hidden pictures and collect them in your Gallery - Level up your profile and unlock dozens of avatars - Unlock block color sets and make the grid yours - Climb the Game Center leaderboard - Come back every day to claim your daily reward WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - Two games in one — fill and pop in a single app - No pop-up ads interrupting your play - Simple to learn, genuinely hard to put down - Calm, colorful design that's easy on the eyes - Hints and power-ups for when you get stuck - Plays offline — perfect for commutes and cozy evenings Whether you're a sudoku fan, a block-puzzle veteran, or just looking for a colorful way to relax, Sudoku Blocks has a mode for your mood.

Screenshots

Prodigy2 screens
Sudoku Blocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Prodigy at none against Sudoku Blocks's shown. Prodigy also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Sudoku Blocks's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (316 vs 29). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Prodigy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sudoku Blocks sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sudoku Blocks holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku Blocks has 316 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Prodigy's written reviews are positive against 97% of Sudoku Blocks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Prodigy ships an update fortnightly, Sudoku Blocks monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Prodigy versus Sudoku Blocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProdigySudoku Blocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (29 ratings)4.8 (316 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.4% of reviews97.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29316 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB147 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMitchell SweetFaraj Ebrahimi

Customer experience

Prodigy

All ratings29 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive86.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative9.1%

Sudoku Blocks

All ratings316 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews146 reviews
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.4%

Bugs and requests

Prodigy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Sudoku Blocks

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Tutorial screens not allowing progress
  • Purchased items not being added correctly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Additional game modes or difficulty levels
  • Ability to rotate blocks
  • More diverse puzzle piece designs

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Prodigy

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
4 purchases

Sudoku Blocks

One-time4
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • 25 Super Boosters$3.99
  • 100 Hammers$3.99
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  • Booster & Hammer Bundle$5.99

Questions

Is Prodigy free?
Prodigy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sudoku Blocks free?
Sudoku Blocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Prodigy or Sudoku Blocks?
Sudoku Blocks is rated higher. Prodigy averages 4.4 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Sudoku Blocks averages 4.8 from 316 ratings.
Do Prodigy or Sudoku Blocks have ads?
Sudoku Blocks shows ads; Prodigy does not.
Which is updated more often, Prodigy or Sudoku Blocks?
Prodigy ships an update fortnightly, and Sudoku Blocks monthly. Most recently, Prodigy was updated on October 16, 2026 and Sudoku Blocks on October 22, 2026.

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