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Sudoku a Day vs Brainium: vale pagar?
Introdução
Sudoku a Day entrega melhor custo-benefício: grátis, sem anúncios e com PDFs para imprimir. Brainium é bom para aprender, mas sem anúncios exige pagamento.
Introduction
Both Sudoku a Day and Brainium Studios Sudoku emphasize learning and teaching Sudoku techniques. However, they differ significantly in pricing and features. This comparison examines which app provides better value for users who want to learn and improve their Sudoku skills.
Brainium Studios is known for its teaching-focused approach with smart hints, while Sudoku a Day combines learning features with a completely free, ad-free experience. Let's see how they compare.
Quick Comparison Summary
Here's a quick overview of how Sudoku a Day and Brainium Studios compare:
- Pricing: Sudoku a Day: Completely free; Brainium: Free with ads, $4.99 for ad-free
- Ads: Sudoku a Day: Zero ads; Brainium: Ads in free version
- Teaching Features: Both have teaching hints and help
- PDF Downloads: Sudoku a Day: Free PDFs; Brainium: No PDFs
- App Store Rating: Sudoku a Day: 5.0 stars; Brainium: 4.x stars
- Daily Puzzles: Sudoku a Day: Yes; Brainium: Limited focus
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Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Below is a detailed side-by-side comparison of Sudoku a Day and Brainium Studios across all major features.
| Feature | Sudoku a Day | Brainium Studios |
|---|---|---|
| Free to Play | ||
| No Ads | WINNER | (Premium required) |
| App Store Rating | 5.0 WINNER | 4.x |
| Great design | (Excellent) |
(Good) |
| Daily Puzzles | WINNER | (Limited) |
| Difficulty Levels | (5 levels) |
(5 levels) |
| Free PDF Downloads | WINNER | |
| Offline Mode | ||
| Teaching Hints | (Smart hints) WINNER |
|
| Dark Mode | ||
| Themes/Customization | (Multiple themes) |
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| Unlimited Undo/Redo |
Comparison based on publicly available information. Last checked: February 2026.
Pricing Comparison: Free vs Premium
Sudoku a Day: Completely Free
Price: $0.00 - Completely free forever
- Zero ads
- All features included
- Free PDF downloads
- No subscriptions
- No hidden costs
Brainium Studios: Free with Premium Option
Free Version: Available with ads
Premium Version: $4.99 one-time payment
- Removes ads
- Unlocks premium features
- No PDF downloads (even in premium)
- One-time payment (not subscription)
Winner: Sudoku a Day - It's completely free with no ads, while Brainium requires $4.99 to remove ads. While Brainium's one-time payment is better than a subscription, Sudoku a Day provides everything free.
User Experience Comparison
Interface Design
Sudoku a Day: Features a modern, minimalist design specifically optimized for iPhone. The clean interface reduces distractions and focuses on puzzle solving. The 5-star App Store rating reflects user satisfaction with the design.
Brainium Studios: Has a good, soothing interface with multiple themes and customization options. The design is polished and user-friendly, though the free version includes ads that can interrupt the experience.
Winner: Sudoku a Day - The ad-free, minimalist design provides a superior user experience without interruptions.
Learning Features
Brainium Studios: Emphasizes learning with smart hints that teach techniques. The hints are designed to help you understand why certain moves are correct, making it great for improving your skills.
Sudoku a Day: Also provides hints and help features, plus links to our comprehensive Sudoku strategies guide on our website. While Brainium's in-app teaching is excellent, Sudoku a Day combines in-app hints with extensive web-based learning resources.
Winner: Tie - Both apps excel at teaching, with Brainium having slightly better in-app teaching features, while Sudoku a Day offers comprehensive web resources.
Feature Deep Dive
Daily Puzzles: Focus Difference
Sudoku a Day focuses heavily on daily puzzles, providing fresh puzzles every day to build a routine. This is perfect for users who want a daily Sudoku habit.
Brainium Studios offers puzzles but doesn't emphasize daily puzzles as much. The focus is more on learning and technique improvement rather than daily challenges.
Winner: Sudoku a Day - For users who want daily puzzles, Sudoku a Day is the better choice.
PDF Downloads: Unique to Sudoku a Day
This is where Sudoku a Day truly stands out. We offer free downloadable PDF puzzles in multiple difficulty levels - a feature completely unavailable in Brainium Studios, even in their premium version. Our PDF downloads allow you to:
- Print puzzles for offline solving
- Solve puzzles without your phone
- Share puzzles with friends
- Build a collection of printable puzzles
Winner: Sudoku a Day - Free PDF downloads are a unique feature that Brainium doesn't offer.
Dark Mode and Themes
Both apps offer dark mode and theme customization. Brainium Studios has multiple themes, while Sudoku a Day offers a clean, modern design with customization options.
Winner: Tie - Both apps provide good customization options.
User Reviews & Ratings
App Store Ratings
Sudoku a Day: 5.0 stars (Perfect rating) on the App Store
Brainium Studios: 4.x stars (Good rating) on the App Store
The perfect 5-star rating for Sudoku a Day reflects exceptional user satisfaction, particularly with the completely free, ad-free experience. Users consistently praise the lack of ads and the free PDF downloads.
Brainium Studios also receives positive reviews, especially for its teaching features. However, some users mention ads in the free version as a drawback.
Which App Should You Choose?
Choose Sudoku a Day if:
- You want a completely free, ad-free experience
- You value free PDF downloads for printing
- You want daily puzzles to build a routine
- You prefer the highest-rated Sudoku app (5 stars)
- You don't want to pay for premium features
- You want comprehensive learning resources (web + app)
Choose Brainium Studios if:
- You want excellent in-app teaching features
- You don't mind paying $4.99 for ad-free experience
- You prefer multiple theme options
- You want smart hints that teach techniques
- PDF downloads aren't important to you
- Daily puzzles aren't your priority
Overall Winner: Sudoku a Day - For the vast majority of users who want a completely free, ad-free experience with unique features like PDF downloads and daily puzzles, Sudoku a Day is the clear winner. While Brainium has excellent teaching features, the requirement to pay for ad-free and lack of PDF downloads make Sudoku a Day the better value.
Perguntas frequentes
Brainium é grátis?
Tem versão grátis com anúncios; sem anúncios é pago.
Brainium ensina Sudoku?
Sim, com dicas inteligentes.
Qual app é melhor?
Para gratuito + sem anúncios: Sudoku a Day.
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