# a Jumpy vs Sudoku

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: a Jumpy at none against Sudoku's 5. a Jumpy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.6). Sudoku's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 11) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sudoku sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. a Jumpy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sudoku holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku has 1.7K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of a Jumpy's written reviews are positive against 88% of Sudoku's.

a Jumpy ships an update every 3 weeks, Sudoku fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | a Jumpy | Sudoku |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-jumpy-simple-quick-tap-game/id967800448/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-variants-and-classic/id1530683853/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **88.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Povilas Skrebutenas](https://appshunter.io/developer/887028361) | [Logic-Wiz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114166037) |

## What reviewers say

### a Jumpy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-jumpy-simple-quick-tap-game/id967800448)

This is a fast-paced, addictive tap game that challenges your reflexes. Guide a dot into a circle with quick touches, progressing through uniquely designed, adaptive levels. Compete with players worldwide and enjoy new levels added regularly.

**Highlights:** Quick tap gameplay, Unique, manually designed levels, Adaptive difficulty, Global leaderboards, New levels added

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sudoku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-variants-and-classic/id1530683853)

Explore a vast collection of classic and unique Sudoku puzzles with fresh logic twists. Enjoy themed weekly challenges, smart hints, and a beautiful minimal design for a relaxing yet brain-boosting experience. Unlock advanced levels and variants with an optional premium purchase.

**Highlights:** Over 40 Sudoku variants, Themed weekly challenges, Smart hints and strategy explanations, Beginner to expert levels, Light and dark modes, Cloud sync across devices

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime Promotion | $20.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime Special | $20.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great solving experience
- 🚀 One of the very best
- 👍 Excellent app design
- 👍 Challenging and fun puzzles
- 👍 Comprehensive tutorial

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 💸 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Some puzzles have multiple solutions
- 🐛 Hints not always accurate

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle #427 on hard mode has issues
- Ads pause background audio

**Requested features**

- Ability to highlight individual pencil marks
- Option to reset completed puzzles
- Custom rule sets for user-created puzzles
- Improved dark mode visibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is a Jumpy free?

a Jumpy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sudoku free?

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

### Which has better reviews, a Jumpy or Sudoku?

Sudoku is rated higher. a Jumpy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Sudoku averages 4.8 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do a Jumpy or Sudoku have ads?

Sudoku shows ads; a Jumpy does not.

### Which is updated more often, a Jumpy or Sudoku?

a Jumpy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sudoku fortnightly. Most recently, a Jumpy was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sudoku on November 10, 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.*