Unless something groundbreaking comes in the way of Sudoku, I believe that Sudoku Grab will be the last Sudoku app that I download onto my iPhone. The game itself is slick, but the fact that you can take a picture and play any Sudoku puzzle in sight makes this app extremely special.

Battletaire is a cross between Sudoku, Battleship, and Picross, and despite its simple presentation, it’s a great logic game. If you’re a fan of in-depth, lengthy logic puzzles, look no further: Battletaire will have you hooked from your first battle!

Drop7 is a minimalistic game that describes itself as a blend of “Tetris and Sudoku.” Combining falling discs with basic counting, Drop7 is surprisingly challenging and is definitely worth a look.

Handmark / Astraware Tries the Sale Angle

Handmark / Astraware have put a few of their applications on sale for a limited time. They are the latest in a long line of developers trying to use limited time price drops to increase sales. It’s an interesting promotion. But one that some developers have strong argument against it working.

No matter the impact, it’s the easiest way for developers to get a little promotion for their apps. They appear all over the internet on the price drops pages, like our price drops list.

Highlights from the Handmark / Astraware sale include the recently release Westward, a real time strategy game, Astraware Sudoku, and also the recently released helicopter shooter, Hellfire.

Hellfire - Exciting Helicopter Combat

Category: Games / Simulation
Released: 2009-01-22
Price: $4.99

Westward® - wild west frontier simulation

Our Rating: :: RECOMMENDED

Category: Games / Strategy
Released: 2009-02-03
Price: $4.99

Astraware Board Games

Category: Games / Family
Released: 2008-12-09
Price: $2.99

Sudoku is a very attractive and polished app that provides solid game play. Its help and hint systems make it approachable for casual players but it also has unlockable difficulty levels for those who prefer a good dose of punishment.

Futoshiki, a well done alternative number game

ACTSudoku is a great option if you are looking for a Sudoku game

Big Bang Sudoku is a beautiful game that lacks some of the extra features expected for it’s price.