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Brainium Studios LLC · Games · United States store
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$18.9K
Likely $6.3K to $56.7K
New ratings
+4
in 1 days, 216.8K in total
Rating
4.7 of 5
161.2K ratings in this store
Countries it ranks in
1
was 0 on Oct 17, 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
$226.7K
No Google Play version found
EST. LIFETIME DOWNLOADS
5.6M to 16.1M
Estimated from ratings count
WHERE IT EARNS · EST. / MONTH
  • New Zealand #98 Games: Board$18.9K · 100%
HOW SURE ARE WE
Small app: combines its grossing ranks with ratings growth (1150 new ratings a month on average since launch). Tested on 418 apps with verified revenue: typically off by about 2.6 times, so the range is wide. 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
161.2K
AVG RATING
4.75
PRICE
Free
AGE
15.7y
LAST UPDATE
117d ago
VERSION
4.5.28
SIZE
316 MB
AGE RATING
4+

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
+4
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Oct 22, 2026$28.9K · 1 country
Oct 23, 2026$18.9K · 1 country
Oct 24, 2026not in a grossing chart
Best rank Sep 25, 2026: not ranked. Now: not ranked. Days at zero are days outside every grossing chart. Small app: scaled like the revenue estimate above, so the line shows the trend on the same scale.
RATINGS IN THE CORE COUNTRIES, DAILY
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Oct 23, 2026216.8K ratings
Oct 24, 2026216.8K ratings
216.8K on Oct 23, 2026, 216.8K 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
  • Remove Ads$11.99
Top in-app purchases as listed on the App Store, in local prices.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
2.6 reviews / week
  • Trendfalling
  • Recent reviews average2.3 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share66%
From the latest 100 written reviews, covering 271 days. The store only returns this many, so this is the most recent slice.
RELEASE CADENCE
0 updates in 90 days
  • Typical gap between releases29 days
From the last 25 versions listed on the App Store.
RATING BREAKDOWN
161.2K ratings
5★81%
4★14%
3★3%
2★1%
1★1%

What users want

From the latest 100 reviews on the United States App Store, Jan 26, 2026 to Oct 17, 2026: 66% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Too many ads74%

49 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Ads that don't end after every game.
★★★★★ This used to be a great game with minimal ads, now there is an ad for each play.
★★★★★ I've always enjoyed playing and using this app, but recently the ads are overwhelming.
Worse after an update15%

10 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I literally paid for the ad free version and they turned right around and updated their privacy policy which states they reserve the right to sell your browser habits.
★★★★★ Today there was one in particular that was directing me to download a different Sudoku app saying that this one has been updated, but it was clearly a different developer.
★★★★★ I try to start a game, but an ad pops up telling me I must update before playing.
Crashes and freezes8%

5 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ This means that you can inadvertently place a number in a wrong cell by accident when playing against the clock, and you may not realize it until the puzzle crashes and you can't solve it.
★★★★★ There are now constant, distracting pop up's across the top, the coloring is darker and harder to read and the system crashes my iPad regularly.
★★★★★ It just freezes making it necessary to close down the game and reopen it.
Bugs, things not working8%

5 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Speaking of the Expert level, more than half of the games that I have played recently have required Trial And Error to solve it, which is not an appropriate solution method.
★★★★★ Not sure if overly intrusive ads play in game by design or bug.
★★★★★ With the updates to iOS, this game often gets stuck in the middle of a game, its flashing, the key pad is unresponsive and the clock stops running. It takes more than just shutting the screen down and opening it back…
Price and subscription8%

5 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ And yet apps and games get more and more expensive.
★★★★★ Speaking of the Expert level, more than half of the games that I have played recently have required Trial And Error to solve it, which is not an appropriate solution method.
★★★★★ I have been playing this game for years but recently it has been serving me ads to “update my game” or phony messages from Apple stating my phone is “compromised “. Very slimy.
Lost data, sync, backup8%

5 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Deleted it because the ads were annoying.
★★★★★ Why would you remove features from the game?
★★★★★ I deleted this game because it wouldn't let me start a new game without watching an ad
Missing features6%

4 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Up pops an add for another game of no interest and there's no way to clear the add.
★★★★★ Loved it,but reloaded and was sent to different game with no option to see sudoku
★★★★★ Recently this game has been inundated with ads that cover the screen and there is no way to stop them.
Wrong or poor results5%

3 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ fake app just becomes an add after one round
★★★★★ This means that you can inadvertently place a number in a wrong cell by accident when playing against the clock, and you may not realize it until the puzzle crashes and you can't solve it.
★★★★★ So when I finish soduko suddenly the ad pop up and the ai robot is here but I don't like it when you get it wrong ai robot will be mad so I decided to swipe the ai robot and continue the soduko puzzle so please remove…
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • You are prevented from adding a note to a solved cell, and you must remove the number in order to add the note, which makes sense. 2★, Jul 16, 2026
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS
between games7game for years5new game4game play4ads between4
WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Fun, addictive19%

5 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Many hours of enjoy in the past.
★★★★★ Fun and quite a challenge.
★★★★★ The game itself is very enjoyable.
Easy to use8%

2 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Easy to lose track of time!

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 17, 2026
Privacy concerns

I literally paid for the ad free version and they turned right around and updated their privacy policy which states they reserve the right to sell your browser habits. Explain to me why a sudoku app needs to monitor and sell my browser history??? Deleted…

★★★★★Oct 15, 2026
Garbage app due to ads

Trash click bait app. Ads that don't end after every game. Fing waste of time. Stay away.

★★★★★Oct 9, 2026
Too many ads

This used to be a great game with minimal ads, now there is an ad for each play. Time to delete. GREEDY DEVELOPERS

★★★★★Oct 6, 2026
Ads confusing

I’ve always enjoyed playing and using this app, but recently the ads are overwhelming. Today there was one in particular that was directing me to download a different Sudoku app saying that this one has been updated, but it was clearly a different developer. Need to fix this.

★★★★★Oct 4, 2026
Ads are insane now

Used to be a company I liked supporting. Their games were always clean and tight. I’ve downloaded and bought several of them. Unfortunately this sudoku one sucks now. Something changed. It has an ad on the screen throughout the entire gameplay, which was always fine. I understand that ads bring in revenue. But now there’s an ad just for opening the app and one at the start of every new game and/or the finish of every game. And they’re not quick ads! They take A LONG TIME! 🙄 And most of them you have to interact with otherwise it just sits there. You’re forced to click a link then close the link then go back to the game. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. It’s truly disgusting how soulless these developers have become. It’s like they’re purposely making or allowing ads to be more and more frustrating in the hopes that people just pay outright for the app. But the problems is the apps aren’t just a few bucks anymore. Technology has gotten better. Processing has gotten faster. AI can do much of the coding now. All of which equals less overhead. And yet apps and games get more and more expensive. $15 for a Sudoku game on my phone?? Get over yourself. Delusions of grandeur mixed with soullessness and greed. Seems like the direction everything is going these days.

★★★★★Sep 27, 2026
Can’t get past the ad

The ad plays forever, with no seeming way to get past it. The ad wants you to go to the store and buy their game. If you don’t go to the store, no Sudoku for you. I was ok with a 10 second ad. I’m not ok with a forever ad or an ad that forces me to interact with it. Avoid this version of Sudoku. The game used to be good with some great features. But if you can’t play it, good features mean nothing.

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ASO keywords

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What's new in 4.5.28

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Released Feb 11, 2011. Current version shipped Jun 29, 2026.

Store description

Sudoku by Brainium has updated the classic Sudoku puzzle game you know and love, with a clean, modern design, calming backdrops, and intuitive controls. With endless number puzzles and five levels of difficulty, our Sudoku is perfect for players of all skill levels. Whether you’re in the mood for a quick game to help you relax, or an expert level logic challenge to train your brain, there’s a board for you. Brainium Sudoku also features the first and best smart hint system available. It goes beyond simply giving you the answers. Instead, it helps you learn and improve your skills by teaching you “why” the answer is what it is. With every puzzle, our “Hint” button provides the techniques you need to make progress even when it seems like your path is blocked. The instructions are easy to understand, unique for every puzzle, and presented with easy to follow, helpful animations and colorful visuals. This feature will improve your Sudoku skills whether you’re a first-time player or a seasoned expert. It’s the perfect companion for anyone looking to take their number game or logic puzzle skills to the next level. Enjoy a clear, easy to read, and customizable Sudoku board with visual guides that make reading the board and figuring out where to place your next numbers a breeze. Our input system is designed to make entering numbers and notes simple, and our user-friendly scoring system makes it easy to compete with yourself or friends. Starting and keeping a daily habit of mental exercise is easy by playing Sudoku’s Daily Puzzles, which are sure to keep your mind sharp and at ease. Track your progress with onboard statistics and unlock fun achievements along the way. Brainium’s Classic Sudoku Features: • The world’s most advanced Sudoku learning tool and hint system • Hints that teach you the logic behind the answer • Five perfectly balanced difficulty levels from beginner to expert • Daily Puzzle Challenges - complete them to earn points and gold checkmarks • Two beautiful grid styles • Nine relaxing backdrops • Light or dark grid fonts with adjustable size • Auto Light/Dark mode adjusts the theme based on your device settings • Unlimited collection of brain training logic puzzles • Game Statistics to track progress • Auto-Fill Notes option • Auto-Clear Notes option • Auto-Check Errors option • Number Painting option allows you to rapidly fill open squares with a selected number or note • Universal App looks great on iPhone and iPad • Global and friend leader boards • Portrait and landscape play options • Right or left-handed option in landscape • iPad keyboard compatible We hope Sudoku by Brainium brings you endless fun, relaxation, and a challenge for your mind. More Fun & Free Logic and Classic Card Games from Brainium: • Solitaire • Mahjong • Spider Solitaire • FreeCell • Pyramid • Blackjack Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/BrainiumStudios Follow us on Twitter @BrainiumStudios Visit us on the web https://www.Brainium.com/

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