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▻Sudoku - Classic Brain Game

PeopleFun CG, LLC · Games · United States store
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$85.6K
Likely $28.5K to $256.9K
▲ 149.2% in 9 days
New ratings
+52
in 1 days, 1.2M in total
Rating
4.8 of 5
663.5K ratings in this store
Countries it ranks in
0
was 0 on Oct 17, 2026

Revenue

Estimated from the grossing charts of Oct 24, 2026 in the 53 countries we track, and ratings growth on the App Store.

EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$1M
6100 new ratings a month on average since launch
EST. LIFETIME DOWNLOADS
23.2M to 66.3M
Estimated from ratings count
WHERE ITS USERS ARE · SHARE OF RATINGS
  • United States 663.5K ratings55%
  • Canada 94.4K ratings8%
  • Germany 80.8K ratings7%
  • France 66.8K ratings6%
  • United Kingdom 65.4K ratings5%
  • Australia 41.2K ratings3%
  • Mexico 37.6K ratings3%
  • Spain 37.3K ratings3%
HOW SURE ARE WE
Not in any grossing chart, so this comes from ratings growth (6100 new ratings a month on average since launch): revenue grows with new ratings, more slowly for apps that collect ratings fast. Tested on 418 apps with verified revenue: typically off by about 2 times, and big earners tend to come out low. Countries we don't track (and Google Play in China, which doesn't exist) aren't included, and neither are ads or web payments. Gross revenue before store fees.
RATINGS
663.5K
AVG RATING
4.77
PRICE
Free
AGE
16.5y
LAST UPDATE
39d ago
VERSION
8.2.8
SIZE
230 MB
AGE RATING
12+

Last 30 days

From our daily snapshots of every grossing chart and daily ratings counts.

DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
2 / 30
COUNTRIES NOW
0 (was 0)
NEW RATINGS, LAST 1 DAYS
+52
EST. REVENUE A MONTH, DAILY · APP STORE EST
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Oct 14, 2026$968 a month
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Oct 23, 2026$2.4K a month
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The same estimate as the headline, saved every day. Best rank Sep 25, 2026: not ranked. Now: not ranked.
RATINGS IN THE CORE COUNTRIES, DAILY
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Oct 23, 20261.2M ratings
Oct 24, 20261.2M ratings
1.2M on Oct 23, 2026, 1.2M on Oct 24, 2026. New ratings track new downloads, even outside the charts.

Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
1 purchase listed
  • Ads Free Subscription$2.99
Top in-app purchases as listed on the App Store, in local prices.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
9.9 reviews / week
  • Trendfalling
  • Recent reviews average2.8 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share48%
From the latest 450 written reviews, covering 318 days. The store only returns this many, so this is the most recent slice.
RELEASE CADENCE
1 update in 90 days
  • Typical gap between releases14 days
From the last 25 versions listed on the App Store.
RATING BREAKDOWN
663.5K ratings
5★84%
4★12%
3★2%
2★1%
1★1%

What users want

From the latest 450 reviews on the United States App Store, Dec 11, 2025 to Oct 15, 2026: 48% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Too many ads62%

136 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Love the layout and UI, but then they started running ads during your games.
★★★★★ I loved this app for years, but recently they started having pop up ads…like A LOT of them!
★★★★★ I've had this app for years and ads have always been between games or at the bottom of the screen - annoying, but I could deal with that.
Lost data, sync, backup12%

27 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Deleted the app within 24 hours of this change.
★★★★★ Deleted when I got a malicious popup after a game.
★★★★★ I lose interest after five long commercials and end up quitting even though I still want to play.
Worse after an update12%

27 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ You asked me to update this post.
★★★★★ A favorite, but the latest update did more than performance enhancements.
★★★★★ Update April 2026–The latest update has caused the game to respond very slowly when starting up, selecting tiles, entering numbers and updating the screen.
Bugs, things not working6%

12 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ If you're going to offer to reverse a broken run by watching a video, you need to keep your word.
★★★★★ Been using for YEARS and yesterday it just stopped working.
★★★★★ Once again, someone thought they could improve something but failed miserably.
Wrong or poor results6%

12 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I enjoy playing g this game, but they have extremely long ads between games, and many of the ads are fake.
★★★★★ Just charge for it, because now it is useless.
★★★★★ Ads pop up in the middle of play and you end up hitting the wrong number!
Price and subscription5%

10 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Just charge for it, because now it is useless.
★★★★★ I under stand you have to make money.
★★★★★ I get it, you need to make money.
Crashes and freezes4%

9 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ It's almost impossible to play a second game because the ad(s) for Mah Jung can't be closed or swiped away or even removed by turning off the phone entirely I love this game but the impossibility of bypassing the ads…
★★★★★ The app keeps freezing and will not allow me to finish my current game.
★★★★★ This happened before with intrusive ads popping up mid game and freezing the game.
Missing features3%

7 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ No way to remove ads that interrupt you in between games
★★★★★ The app was recently re-designed to force user to try other games….with no way to repress the intrusion.
★★★★★ The network banner blocks the whole panel with no way to get rid of it.
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • I wish There was no streak thingie 4★, Oct 9, 2026
  • Wish it was different designs, overall nice game 3★, Sep 27, 2026
  • I wish I could take all the stars away. 5★, Sep 12, 2026
  • I don't want the screen to flash with points every time I add a number. 1★, Aug 17, 2026
  • You need to have harder difficulty levels. 1★, Aug 16, 2026
  • I should have looked at recent reviews or critical reviews because the ads were/are ridiculous!!!! 1★, Apr 5, 2026
  • I recently was on a plane and opened up the app to find that you need to have internet to play the game. 1★, Mar 22, 2026
  • I understand that apps need ads to be a free app so maybe this is a common. 1★, Mar 22, 2026
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS
between games17play offline11internet connection16without internet11ads ads8ads during7middle of play7internet to play7ads pop6while playing6internet required6requires internet8
WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Fun, addictive34%

60 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Hope you stop all the gd ads and other bs,,,not neede,,,wanna charge for it? Maybe yes probably no….
★★★★★ Very relaxing yet keeps your mind going.
★★★★★ Great game that makes you think.
Easy to use6%

10 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ It's straightforward, extremely functional, no glitches.
★★★★★ i haven't played sudoku in a long time yet this was EZ well it was on easy mode but still👍🏻
★★★★★ The color theme is well chosen. Been playing this for a long time.
Worth the money5%

8 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ The free version has annoying ads after every round.
★★★★★ Until then, if you want an ad-free experience, consider going elsewhere.
★★★★★ Can you guys please play make an update and stop the stupid hint thing from spinning around it's very annoying, and I'm sure people wouldn't mind paying a dollar or two for an add free option, or give me an option to…
Useful, it helps3%

5 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Really uses my brain and helps me count to nine.
★★★★★ Yes, I understand; with so many variations these days, a unique name helps it stand out.
★★★★★ Helps me stay focused as I use math daily.
Fast3%

5 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Lately there have been so many pop-up ads, really quick ones, one after the other, that make make the game horrible to play.
★★★★★ The quick ads slicing through indiscriminately during play has ruined the enjoyment.
★★★★★ Encourages quick thinking!

Found by matching words and phrases in the reviews, not read by a person. A review can count toward more than one theme.

What users say

Latest reviews, United States App Store.

★★★★★Oct 15, 2026
Love it!

I’ve been playing this game for 10+ years and it’s still one of my favorite mind sharpening games.

★★★★★Oct 14, 2026
Sudoku

Keeps your brain active

★★★★★Oct 13, 2026
Sucks Now

Best Sudoku game on the App Store for a while. Love the layout and UI, but then they started running ads during your games. Like, full screen, loud video takes over everything while your playing, and you have to kill the app to stop it. No bueno.

★★★★★Oct 12, 2026
Enjoy sudku

Hope you stop all the gd ads and other bs,,,not neede,,,wanna charge for it? Maybe yes probably no….

★★★★★Oct 12, 2026
Too many ads!

Too many add!!!!

★★★★★Oct 12, 2026
Sudoku

It’s Great !!! Hours of fun !

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Growth research

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Meta Ad Library ↗Active Facebook and Instagram adsTikTok Creative Center ↗Top performing TikTok adsTikTok creators ↗Organic videos mentioning the appInstagram ↗Reels and posts under its hashtagYouTube ↗Reviews, tutorials and ShortsDeveloper site ↗Landing page and pricing

ASO keywords

Most repeated terms in the listing. Highlighted ones also appear in the title.

sudoku6puzzle5classic4classic sudoku3game center3center leaderboards3runs3logic3players3solve2puzzles2scores2game2center2leaderboards2want2break2brain2easy2focus2score2turn2personal2best2

What's new in 8.2.8

- Performance Improvements

Released May 7, 2010. Current version shipped Sep 15, 2026.

Store description

Play classic ▻Sudoku with a competitive twist. Solve thousands of free puzzles, track your scores and Runs, and compete on Game Center leaderboards. Whether you want a relaxing break or a real brain workout, ▻Sudoku gives you the timeless 9x9 logic puzzle in its purest form — with a distinctive scoring system that makes every puzzle feel fresh. KEY FEATURES Classic Sudoku for every level Choose from Easy, Medium, Hard and Expert puzzles. Pick your pace, train your mind and sharpen your focus. Score-based gameplay Earn points as you solve. Speed, accuracy and completed rows, columns and blocks all help turn each puzzle into a new personal best. Runs & Game Center leaderboards Build Runs by solving puzzle after puzzle without breaking your streak. Compare your scores and achievements with friends and players around the world. Helpful tools, no hand-holding Use pencil notes, hints, undo and auto-check when you want support — or turn them off for a cleaner challenge. Made for daily play Enjoy a quick 5-minute break or settle in for a longer logic session. ▻Sudoku is an easy daily brain habit. Clean, classic design A readable, comfortable board designed for smooth play on iPhone and iPad. Optional ad-free play Prefer uninterrupted focus? An optional ad-free subscription is available. Pricing may vary by region and is shown before purchase. Why players keep coming back Loved by players with 650,000+ App Store ratings, ▻Sudoku has been one of the App Store’s favorite classic logic games for years. Play your way, chase your next best score and keep your Run alive. By downloading Sudoku, you agree to our terms of service, which can be found at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Do not sell my data: PeopleFun shares your personal information with advertising partners to personalise ads. Learn more at https://www.peoplefun.com/privacy

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