Sudoku.com review
Clean classic sudoku with daily challenges and events
- Easybrain
- Free + paid plans
- iPhone & iPad, Android, Web
4.8 from 1.9M App Store ratings 100M+ Google Play downloads #56 in Games on the US App Store
Does it deserve #8?
Is Sudoku.com worth it?
It depends on what you need. Sudoku.com scores 7.8/10 and ranks #8 in Puzzle & Word Games. It's best for number puzzle fans who want straightforward sudoku at any level. Skip it if you want puzzle variety beyond classic sudoku. Price: Free with ads; a one-time $14.99 purchase in the App Store removes them.
The verdict
Sudoku.com does classic sudoku without fuss. The grids are clean and readable, notes update themselves as you fill cells, and you can switch on hints, auto-check and duplicate highlighting or play it pure. Daily challenges earn trophies, and seasonal events add a little variety. Ads are the trade-off, though a single purchase removes them, and the App Store label shows plenty of tracking.
- Thousands of classic puzzles
- Auto-updating notes
- Optional hints and auto-check
- Daily challenges with trophies
- Seasonal events and medals
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Oct 2026Competitive tournaments arrive in the Android app
- Oct 2026Halloween Night event that reveals postcard pieces and three rewards
- Sep 2026Performance and stability improvements on iPhone and iPad
Privacy 5.4/10
App Store label: purchases, location, identifiers, usage data and other data may be used to track you and linked to your identity.
What we like
- Every puzzle has exactly one solution
- Smart notes save tedious pencil work
- One purchase removes ads for good
What could be better
- Ads until you pay to remove them
- Tracking includes location and purchases
Number puzzle fans who want straightforward sudoku at any level
you want puzzle variety beyond classic sudoku
Questions about Sudoku.com
Is Sudoku.com worth it in 2026?
It depends on what you need. Sudoku.com scores 7.8/10 and ranks #8 in Puzzle & Word Games. It's best for number puzzle fans who want straightforward sudoku at any level. Skip it if you want puzzle variety beyond classic sudoku. Price: Free with ads; a one-time $14.99 purchase in the App Store removes them.
Is Sudoku.com free?
Yes. It's free with ads, and the App Store lists a one-time $14.99 purchase to remove them.
Is Sudoku.com good for beginners?
Yes. You choose a difficulty from easy to expert and can turn on hints, auto-check and duplicate highlighting while you learn.
What is Sudoku.com's age rating?
It's rated 13+ on the App Store, which lists contests and advertising, and Everyone on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to Sudoku.com?
The closest alternatives are NYT Games, Block Blast! and Baba Is You. See all of them ranked on our Sudoku.com alternatives page.
Where does Sudoku.com rank?
Sudoku.com ranks #8 of 12 in our Puzzle & Word Games ranking, with an overall score of 7.8 out of 10.