Sudoku - Brain Puzzles
Dongyang Gao Games iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Sudoku - Brain Puzzles is a free Games app for iPhone and iPad by Dongyang Gao. Requires iOS 17.6. Updated September 18, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 42 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Sep 18
- 2026 · v1.2.6
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About Sudoku - Brain Puzzles
The only Sudoku app with 27 variants in one place — Classic, Killer, Sandwich, Jigsaw, Kropki, Thermo, Arrow, Fog of War, Skyscraper, Anti-Knight, Windoku, Odd/Even, Little Killer, Diagonal, and more — now with Chord Mode: every digit plays a piano note, and your solve ends with a cadence you can share. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned player, enjoy a clean, ad-light experience with smart hints and a full built-in technique library to sharpen your skills. ◆ CHORD MODE — HEAR YOUR SOLVE ◆ Every correct digit plays a pitched piano note. Wrong digits sound off-pitch — a subtle audio cue that feels natural, not punishing. Complete a 3×3 box and hear a triad. Solve the grid and finish with a full I–IV–V–I cadence. - Choose a key: C major, A minor, or C pentatonic - Headphones-only option keeps notes private in public - Mixes with background music and podcasts - Share your solve as a short video with the cadence baked in Works in every variant, including Mega 16×16. ◆ 27 SUDOKU VARIANTS — ALL IN ONE APP Free: - Classic 9×9 Sudoku (Easy, Medium, Hard) - Little Killer 4×4 Sudoku - Mini 6×6: Classic, Sandwich, Jigsaw, Kropki, Thermo, Arrow, Fog of War, Anti-Knight, Windoku, Odd/Even, Skyscraper Premium: - Killer Sudoku with cage sums - 9×9: Diagonal, Sandwich, Jigsaw, Kropki, Thermo, Arrow, Fog of War, Anti-Knight, Windoku, Odd/Even, Skyscraper, Column Indexer - Mega 16×16 puzzles ◆ HINTS THAT TEACH, NOT JUST TELL Unlike other apps, our Smart Hints explain the logic behind each step: "Row 3 already has 1, 4, 5 — and the cage sum requires 9, so this cell must be 9." Perfect for learning Sudoku strategies as you play. ◆ 33 SOLVING TECHNIQUES — LEARN AND PRACTICE From Naked Singles to 3D Medusa and Forcing Chains, the built-in Techniques section covers 33 strategies with clear explanations, visual boards, and practice puzzles. Each technique includes a dedicated "How to Find" guide and SE difficulty rating so you always know where to start. ◆ POWERFUL BOARD TOOLS - Auto Candidates: fill in all pencil marks instantly with one tap - Color cages & regions: tint Killer cages and Jigsaw regions for easier reading - Draw Mode: annotate your board with boxes, circles, and chain marks to map out your logic - Long-press any candidate for quick inline editing - Undo, notes, and auto-save ◆ DAILY CHALLENGES New puzzle every day at midnight, rotating through different variants each week. Build your winning streak and track progress on the calendar. ◆ BEAUTIFUL THEMES 5 app color themes: Classic, Cozy, Ocean, Sunset, Forest 4 symbol styles: Classic, Fruity, Ocean, Geometry Light and Dark mode support ◆ TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Detailed statistics by difficulty Best times and win rates Achievements to unlock Game Center leaderboards ◆ SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE iCloud sync across all devices In-app language switching (no restart required) Print puzzles directly from the home screen (Pro) Compact and efficient — respects your storage Available in English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Simplified & Traditional Chinese, Portuguese, Italian, Korean, Arabic, and Russian. Subscription info: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://sudokubrain.app/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://sudokubrain.app/privacy-policy.html
What’s new
Version 1.2.6 · Updated September 18, 2026
• Learn & Practice rebuilt: all 33 techniques reviewed end to end, with new boards for the lessons that needed them and corrected steps, prompts and hints. • How to Play: new board walkthroughs and clearer Draw Mode instructions. • Bug fixes and performance improvements.
App privacy
The developer, Dongyang Gao, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Diagnostics: Crash Data
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Analytics, App Functionality
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