Sudoku.com vs CodyCross
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
It's close: Sudoku.com edges it 7.8 to 7.7, so the right pick depends on what you need. Sudoku.com wins on 2 of the 5 scores, CodyCross on 2, with 1 tied.
Number puzzle fans who want straightforward sudoku at any level
Trivia lovers who want crossword clues that teach them something
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Sudoku.com | CodyCross |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Puzzle & Word Games | Puzzle & Word Games |
| Category rank | #8 of 12 | #9 of 12 |
| Developer | Easybrain | Fanatee |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | — |
Common questions
Is Sudoku.com better than CodyCross?
It's close: Sudoku.com edges it 7.8 to 7.7, so the right pick depends on what you need. Sudoku.com wins on 2 of the 5 scores, CodyCross on 2, with 1 tied.
Which is cheaper, Sudoku.com or CodyCross?
Sudoku.com: Free with ads; a one-time $14.99 purchase in the App Store removes them. CodyCross: Free with ads; $0.99 buys 30 ad-free days, and a monthly Club plan is listed from $3.99. On value for money, Sudoku.com scores higher.
Do Sudoku.com and CodyCross work on the same devices?
Only Sudoku.com runs on Web.
Which is more private, Sudoku.com or CodyCross?
CodyCross scores higher on privacy (5.8/10). App Store label: purchases, identifiers and usage data may be used to track you; contact info, user content and diagnostics are also among the data linked to your identity.
Strengths and weaknesses
Sudoku.com
- Every puzzle has exactly one solution
- Smart notes save tedious pencil work
- One purchase removes ads for good
- Ads until you pay to remove them
- Tracking includes location and purchases
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.
Full Sudoku.com review
CodyCross
- Trivia clues teach you something as you solve
- Daily puzzles on top of a long main map
- Main map levels play offline once loaded
- An ad after each level unless you pay
- Loot boxes, and limited energy for missions
- Daily puzzles and new worlds need a connection
CodyCross turns the crossword into a trivia tour. Clues come from general knowledge across themed worlds, every grid hides a secret word, and Today's Crossword and Today's Password give you a reason to come back daily. Levels on the main map work offline once they've loaded. Free play brings an ad after each level, though, and loot-box packs and limited mission energy keep nudging you toward the store.
Full CodyCross review
