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Sudoku Master: Number Puzzle - Comprehensive App Review and Analysis

by MALPA GAMES

4.7
IOSBoard Games
Sudoku Master offers a polished number puzzle experience with modern interface design and adaptive difficulty. The app caters to both beginners and experienced players seeking mental stimulation through classic Sudoku challenges on iOS devices.

Detailed Review

Sudoku Master: Number Puzzle by MALPA GAMES presents a contemporary take on the classic number placement game, positioning itself in the crowded puzzle market through refined visual design and user-friendly mechanics. The application delivers the traditional 9x9 grid experience with multiple difficulty levels, from beginner to expert, allowing players to progressively develop their logical reasoning skills. The application's core functionality includes automatic error checking, hint systems, and progress tracking across multiple puzzles. Advanced features such as note-taking capabilities enable players to mark potential number placements, while the undo function allows for error correction without resetting entire puzzles. The timer function provides motivation for speed-solving enthusiasts, though it can be disabled for those preferring relaxed gameplay sessions. User interface design employs a clean, minimalist aesthetic with high-contrast color schemes that enhance number visibility. The grid layout maintains proper proportions on various iOS screen sizes, though some users with larger fingers report occasional mis-taps according to feedback. Real-world usage patterns show the app serves both quick sessions during breaks and extended puzzle-solving marathons, with cloud save functionality enabling seamless transitions between devices. User feedback trends consistently highlight the application's challenging puzzles and enjoyable experience, with reviewer chercropper noting on August 25, 2025 that 'Love the game but seem to hit the wrong number without realizing it as the blocks r too small.' Positive reviews from users like Kingseahorse (July 22, 2025) emphasize the mental challenge, while Moontramp (May 20, 2025) praises it as 'one of the best sudoku I've played' after testing numerous alternatives. The application demonstrates strengths in puzzle variety and interface polish, though the touch target size presents accessibility concerns for some users. Ideal for daily mental exercise, Sudoku Master succeeds as a reliable puzzle companion despite minor interface limitations, particularly satisfying players who value traditional Sudoku mechanics over gimmicky variations.

Key Features

  • Adaptive difficulty system with multiple levels ranging from beginner to expert, ensuring appropriate challenge for all skill levels
  • Comprehensive note-taking system allowing temporary number markings for advanced solving strategies and pattern recognition
  • Real-time error checking that immediately highlights incorrect placements without forcing automatic correction
  • Progress tracking with completion statistics and timing metrics for personal improvement monitoring
  • Clean visual design with customizable color themes and high-contrast number displays for extended play sessions
  • Cloud synchronization enabling puzzle continuity across multiple iOS devices through iCloud integration

Why Users Love It

Polished interface design
Progressive difficulty scaling

Perfect for: Puzzle enthusiasts seeking mental stimulation through classic number games

Screenshots

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Ranking History

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Current Rank

#48

Best Rank

#35

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Average Rank

#41

30-day average

User Reviews

1Zeke4U
Jun 13, 2025

This helped wake up an old hippie brain. Peace Out. No Brain ??? This helped wake up an old hippie brain. Peace Out.

30Heap
May 9, 2025

It is fun and helps my illness fight my cognitive abilities GREAT MIND GAME It is fun and helps my illness fight my cognitive abilities

Moontramp
May 21, 2025

Well thought out display one of the best sudoku I’ve played and I have tested at least 15 different ones. Nice system Well thought out display one of the best sudoku I’ve played and I have tested at least 15 different ones.

vfashionsinc
May 17, 2025

This game is challenging and lots of fun to play. Sudoku master: This game is challenging and lots of fun to play.

chercropper
Aug 25, 2025

Love the game but seem to hit the wrong number without realizing it as the blocks r too small and I don’t have big hands! Thx Keys r too small Love the game but seem to hit the wrong number without realizing it as the blocks r too small and I don’t have big hands! Thx

App Details

Developer

MALPA GAMES

Platform

ios

Rating

4.7

Last Updated

9/7/2025