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Optime Software LLC · Games · United States store
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$3.1K
Likely $1K to $9.4K
New ratings
Tracking
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Rating
4.6 of 5
10.9K ratings in this store
Countries it ranks in
0
was 0 on Oct 16, 2026

Revenue

Estimated from the grossing charts of Oct 23, 2026 in the 53 countries we track, and ratings growth on the App Store.

EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$37.7K
111 new ratings a month on average since launch
EST. LIFETIME DOWNLOADS
382.4K to 1.1M
Estimated from ratings count
WHERE ITS USERS ARE · SHARE OF RATINGS
  • United States 10.9K ratings52%
  • United Kingdom 1.9K ratings9%
  • Canada 1.6K ratings7%
  • Mexico 1.3K ratings6%
  • Australia 1.2K ratings6%
  • Germany 835 ratings4%
  • France 741 ratings4%
  • Netherlands 538 ratings3%
HOW SURE ARE WE
Not in any grossing chart, so this comes from ratings growth (111 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
10.9K
AVG RATING
4.56
PRICE
Free
AGE
15.9y
LAST UPDATE
976d ago
VERSION
2.00
SIZE
133 MB
AGE RATING
4+

Last 30 days

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DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
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COUNTRIES NOW
0 (was 0)
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Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
10 purchases listed
  • Puzzle Pack - Genpei$0.99
  • Puzzle Pack - Norada$0.99
  • Puzzle Pack - Meiji$0.99
  • Puzzle Pack - Taisho$0.99
  • Puzzle Pack - Kurikara$0.99
  • Puzzle Pack - Subushi$0.99
  • Puzzle Pack - Miura$0.99
  • Puzzle Pack - Showa$0.99
Top in-app purchases as listed on the App Store, in local prices.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
0.8 reviews / week
  • Trendfalling
  • Recent reviews average3.7 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share27%
From the latest 500 written reviews, covering 4382 days. The store only returns this many, so this is the most recent slice.
RELEASE CADENCE
0 updates in 90 days
  • Typical gap between releases144 days
From the last 14 versions listed on the App Store.
RATING BREAKDOWN
10.9K ratings
5★75%
4★15%
3★5%
2★2%
1★4%

What users want

From the latest 500 reviews on the United States App Store, Oct 24, 2014 to Oct 8, 2026: 27% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Too many ads49%

66 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ But now it's just choked by ads; in fact, after the splash screen, now you just get a full-page interactive ad with no visible way to dismiss it, even after several seconds.
★★★★★ A great game recently ruined by intrusive ads even after purchasing puzzles in app.
★★★★★ I couldn't get past the ads to even start a game.
Lost data, sync, backup13%

17 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ But the app won't allow to restore them and requiring new purchases..
★★★★★ I had to upgrade my iPad and while I had purchased games via my Apple ID the sudoku program does not understand that.
★★★★★ Charged me 10$ even after I deleted the app during my free trial!
Limits, credits, locked features7%

10 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Shouldn't have to pay for more difficult puzzles.
★★★★★ I would be happy to play all the set levels, by earning 'credits', however that part is broken, leaving me with no other choice than to pay - which seems oddly convenient...
★★★★★ I had over 500 credits left to purchase puzzle packs and when I looked today, they had magically disappeared.
Bugs, things not working7%

9 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ And trying to highlight the boxes at times just doesn't work.
★★★★★ The game will no longer show which levels are complete. Now the display will no longer take up the device screen— it's a fraction of the display so it is harder to see and use.
★★★★★ I would be happy to play all the set levels, by earning 'credits', however that part is broken, leaving me with no other choice than to pay - which seems oddly convenient...
Crashes and freezes6%

8 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I'm stuck on a level because it has no possible solve...
★★★★★ Tried closing them and they just freeze.
★★★★★ The app was crashing constantly and restarting every time.
Price and subscription5%

7 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ No chance I'm sitting through adds and I'm certainly not renting the game for a subscription fee.
★★★★★ Charged me 10$ even after I deleted the app during my free trial!
★★★★★ It becomes borderline unplayable unless you want to pay money.
Worse after an update5%

7 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ If this is unintentional, please update the app to stop auto-pasting as soon as the app is brought to foreground.
★★★★★ I recently updated this app.
★★★★★ And now with some update you can't even choose your difficulty level.
Missing features2%

3 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I keep getting adds with no way to remove them.
★★★★★ Finally went back to an iPhone, and I was looking forward to my favorite app - unfortunately now there's nothing but a ton of ads blinking in your face interrupting your play, and no way to purchase an upgraded…
★★★★★ There is no way to escape the game.
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • Please give us the option of no ads. 2★, Apr 13, 2026
  • Please give an an option to disable them. 5★, Mar 12, 2024
  • I would love to have the old version back. 3★, Feb 29, 2024
  • I wish I had the option to revert back to the old graphics. 1★, Feb 28, 2024
  • This would be a great app and it is better than the others but it needs a design overhaul. 3★, Mar 18, 2023
  • I do wish they would light up all the same numbers like they used to 4★, Nov 25, 2018
  • Love the game & format, but wish you didn't have to pay for more games. 5★, Jul 14, 2018
  • Wish they had more insane level game packs to buy 5★, Jan 31, 2017
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS
play the game4full screen4i've been playing4intrusive ads3ads i've3actual game3playing sudoku3i've paid3close button3new ads3start game3new sudoku3
WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Fun, addictive32%

106 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ This is my fun way of passing time.
★★★★★ The game is time consuming and is very fun I love it but there are always a ton of adds
★★★★★ Great games that keeps you sharp while you're having fun!
Easy to use15%

50 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Easy to see and excellent play movements!
★★★★★ Visuals are easy on the eyes.
★★★★★ Nice design, easy to use.
Looks great5%

17 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ That said, it's still the best sudoku app available and I do like the UI improvements (larger boxes!)
★★★★★ The UI is better than many other sudoku apps I've tried, but I don't understand why they changed the look of it.
★★★★★ New update is lovely. Cleaner, easier to mark potentials, and just more pleasing to the eye. Nice work!
Worth the money4%

13 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Don't bother trying to get credits. Even if you do everything you will not get them.
★★★★★ A bit annoying, though, that I have to pay for any higher level Sudoku, only the Easy Level one's are free.
★★★★★ However, only the first 100 boards are free.
Useful, it helps2%

6 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Especially the Dual Key pad entry is very helpful, as I play and interrupt as I have time.
★★★★★ Helps kill a few minutes while waiting on others.
★★★★★ It helps me go through the hassle of NYC trains daily.

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 8, 2026
Just adware now

I first downloaded this over a decade ago and played regularly for many, many years. But now it’s just choked by ads; in fact, after the splash screen, now you just get a full-page interactive ad with no visible way to dismiss it, even after several seconds. Has the developer even looked it in the past two years? Hot garbage.

★★★★★Sep 27, 2026
Ruined by Ads

A great game recently ruined by intrusive ads even after purchasing puzzles in app. Disappointing. This used to be my favorite app. Now I’m about to delete it.

★★★★★Sep 21, 2026
Best sudoku!

Teaches you strategy. I started with beginner and then moved on up. I only play insane now!!

★★★★★Sep 4, 2026
Can’t get past the ads

I couldn’t get past the ads to even start a game. Needless to say it didn’t take me long to delete the app

★★★★★Aug 7, 2026
Where are the difficult puzzles??

Shouldn’t have to pay for more difficult puzzles.

★★★★★Apr 13, 2026
I am so upset: now has ads

I have been playing on this app for years. I pay for new puzzles and enjoyed the ad free experience. Now, they have ads with no options to get ride of them. This game was my peaceful getaway. Please give us the option of no ads. If I pay for packages… idk why I need to endure ads. After years of being a loyal customer, I may have to find a new Sudoku app. Disappointing.

Store screenshots

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App Store ads

Apple Search Ads this app ran in the last 90 days, from Apple's public ad repository.

No App Store ads in the EU
None in the last 90 days.

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Growth research

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ASO keywords

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

notes6sudoku5smart notes3notes feature3difficulty levels3puzzle3optional3entry2values2mode2smart2feature2entered2error2difficulty2levels2puzzles2

What's new in 2.00

• Added support for Autolayout • Fixed issues with smart buttons and smart notes • Minor bug fixes

Released Dec 14, 2010. Current version shipped Feb 20, 2024.

Store description

Take a journey to feudal Japan with Sudoku Free! With beautiful graphics and killer features, Sudoku Free! is the best Sudoku app available for iOS. DUAL KEYPAD ENTRY Two separate keypads, one for entries and one for notes, allow you to enter values quickly and easily. No more tedious switching between entry mode and note mode to complete your puzzle. SMART NOTES The optional auto-notes feature enters all of the notes into the puzzle for you and keeps them updated as you solve. If you don't want that much help, the optional smart notes feature automatically deletes values from notes you have entered manually when they are no longer valid. ERROR CHECKING The optional error checker tells you when you have entered an incorrect or illogical value, allowing you to catch errors early and preventing needless frustration. MULTIPLE DIFFICULTY LEVELS Five difficulty levels, from easy to insane, ensure that you will be able to find a puzzle that matches your skill level. With 3,000 total puzzles, you won't run out of puzzles any time soon. Download Sudoku Free! for free today and start playing Sudoku the way it was meant to be played!

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