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Sudoku - Brain Puzzle Games: Comprehensive Review of Oakever's Logic Trainer

by Oakever Games

4.8
IOSBoard Games
Oakever Games' Sudoku app offers 5,000+ handcrafted puzzles across multiple difficulty levels for iOS users. Designed for both beginners and experts, it provides offline capability and stress-free gameplay for daily cognitive training and mental relaxation.

Detailed Review

Sudoku - Brain Puzzle Games by Oakever Games positions itself as a comprehensive logic training tool for iOS users, featuring an extensive library of over 5,000 manually crafted puzzles. With its 4.76-star rating, the app has gained significant traction among puzzle enthusiasts seeking both mental stimulation and relaxation through classic number placement challenges. The developer emphasizes accessibility across skill levels while maintaining traditional Sudoku mechanics without gimmicks or radical departures from established gameplay. The application's core functionality revolves around its substantial puzzle database, organized into multiple difficulty tiers ranging from beginner to expert levels. Each puzzle maintains traditional 9x9 grid formatting with standard number placement rules. Notable technical features include dark mode compatibility that syncs with device settings, number tracking systems showing remaining quantities of each digit, and long-press number selection mechanics that streamline gameplay. The interface provides clean visual presentation with customizable background options and intuitive control schemes that reduce cognitive load during extended sessions. User experience demonstrates particular strength in uninterrupted gameplay, with multiple reviewers noting the absence of intrusive advertising during puzzle solving. The application maintains smooth performance across iOS devices with responsive touch controls and instant feedback on number placements. Real-world usage patterns show consistent engagement during commute periods, work breaks, and evening relaxation sessions, with many users reporting daily play sessions of 15-45 minutes. The offline capability proves particularly valuable for travelers or users with limited connectivity, allowing puzzle access without internet dependency. User feedback trends consistently highlight cognitive benefits and interface polish. Reviewer JES52 (September 2, 2025) noted the app's effectiveness for learning Sudoku fundamentals, while 2Nikkenfighters (September 1, 2025) emphasized improved concentration skills. NeutronTwo (September 4, 2025) specifically praised the dark mode implementation and number tracking features, and LaloG88 (September 3, 2025) appreciated the non-intrusive ad experience. Multiple reviews from late August 2025 onward consistently mention stress reduction as a key benefit, with Westfargoman (August 31, 2025) describing the gameplay as 'very calming' for steam-blowing sessions. The application demonstrates notable strengths in puzzle quantity, interface customization, and advertising restraint, though some limitations emerge in social features and progressive difficulty scaling. While the extensive puzzle library provides long-term value, advanced players might desire more complex variant puzzles beyond traditional 9x9 grids. The absence of multiplayer or competitive modes may limit engagement for users seeking community interaction. Ideal use cases include daily cognitive maintenance, focus training, and stress management through structured logical exercises, particularly valuable for commuters, students, and professionals seeking mental stimulation during breaks.

Key Features

  • Dark mode synchronization automatically matches device display settings for reduced eye strain during extended play sessions
  • Number tracking system displays remaining quantities of each digit to assist with logical deduction and pattern recognition
  • Long-press number selection allows precise input control and reduces accidental placements during touchscreen interaction
  • Offline functionality enables puzzle access without internet connection for travel or connectivity-limited environments
  • 5,000+ handcrafted puzzles provide substantial content depth across beginner to expert difficulty progression
  • Non-intrusive advertising implementation maintains gameplay flow without disruptive pop-ups or video interruptions

Why Users Love It

Extensive puzzle library
Minimal intrusive advertising

Perfect for: iOS users seeking daily cognitive training through classic logic puzzles

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Current Rank

#42

+2 from last week

Best Rank

#23

All-time high

Average Rank

#37

30-day average

User Reviews

NeutronTwo
Sep 4, 2025

May be the best sudoku app. Lots to like about this one. I like that we can change the background colors to be dark, and especially like that it can match your phone settings. I also like that it tells you how many of each numbers are left. And I like that I can long press a number and that will set it be “number first”. I like that I don’t have to change it as a setting. Most of the time I like to select the cell first. It’s only occasionally that I want to do number first, so it’s great that I don’t have to go into settings just for that once in a blue moon setting. Smart hints are great. I love that it will teach you techniques as it tells you what you’re missing. My only gripe with the smart hint’s lesson is that it makes you add pencil marks, just to tell you that you can get rid of pencil marks that you already knew didn’t go there 😒 Other than that, fantastic app. Fun game May be the best sudoku app. Lots to like about this one.I like that we can change the background colors to be dark, and especially like that it can match your phone settings.I also like that it tells you how many of each numbers are left.And I like that I can long press a number and that will set it be “number first”. I like that I don’t have to change it as a setting. Most of the time I like to select the cell first. It’s only occasionally that I want to do number first, so it’s great that I don’t have to go into settings just for that once in a blue moon setting.Smart hints are great. I love that it will teach you techniques as it tells you what you’re missing.My only gripe with the smart hint’s lesson is that it makes you add pencil marks, just to tell you that you can get rid of pencil marks that you already knew didn’t go there 😒Other than that, fantastic app.

100% satisfaction!!
Aug 20, 2025

Awesome game! I never played sudoku until I downloaded this app. I love the instructions that it gives when you need help. it’s really good at keeping your brain active. LOVE IT!! 😀 Deb Awesome game! I never played sudoku until I downloaded this app. I love the instructions that it gives when you need help. it’s really good at keeping your brain active. LOVE IT!! 😀

LPO Quiz
Aug 24, 2025

One of the few truly “free” games with no annoying advertising! Cannot thank the sponsors enough! NO ADS! One of the few truly “free” games with no annoying advertising! Cannot thank the sponsors enough!

carmenVidal1000
Aug 25, 2025

Fun game. Especially the battles. Better if you just pay for it. Cost Fun game. Especially the battles. Better if you just pay for it.

judykaybabe
Aug 27, 2025

Why can’t we have more than 3 chances on harder puzzles before we have to see so many ads??? Sudoku Why can’t we have more than 3 chances on harder puzzles before we have to see so many ads???

App Details

Developer

Oakever Games

Platform

ios

Rating

4.8

Last Updated

10/7/2025