Sudoku Solver: Hint or Solve

Sudoku Solver: Hint or Solve

with Camera / Photo Import

1.8K ratings
177 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 2, 2011
  • September 29, 2017

Features

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Solve Sudoku puzzles instantly by taking a photo or manually entering numbers. Get hints for individual cells or have the entire puzzle solved for you. You can also create and print your own puzzles.

Solve puzzles from photos
Manual puzzle input
Get hints for single cells
Full puzzle solver
Create and print puzzles
Undo last entry with shake
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What's New in Sudoku Solver

5.0

September 29, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Now you can import a puzzle with the camera or from a photo

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User reviews

Perfection

The Solver has modes of one numeral or all. Very useful. I’ve tried others that make mistakes. This solver is perfection.

It works

Easy to enter numbers

Alberto

Clear to use the tool. Would like more insight into solutions and be able to walk through the solution by suggestion

Duplicates not indicated

The app should indicate when a number is doubled on a line or cell

Doesn’t work

Keeps giving unsolvable even on brand new puzzle

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

App crashes after taking a photo

Bug

Incorrect numbers placed in grid

Bug

Unable to remove numbers from cells

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Add option to lock original numbers

Feature

Provide step-by-step solving logic

Feature

Allow notes/candidates in each cell

Feature

Improve camera input functionality

Feature

FAQ

What does this Sudoku solver app do?

This app helps you solve Sudoku puzzles. You can input puzzles by taking a photo of a printed puzzle or by manually entering the numbers using a keypad. It can then either solve the entire puzzle for you or provide hints for individual cells.

Can I create my own Sudoku puzzles with this app?

Yes, the app allows you to create your own Sudoku puzzles. Once created, you can also print these puzzles, making it a versatile tool for both solving and generating Sudoku challenges.

How do I input a Sudoku puzzle?

You have two primary methods for inputting a Sudoku puzzle. You can use the app's camera feature to import a puzzle from a picture, or you can manually enter the numbers using the provided popup keypad.

Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may unlock additional features or functionalities beyond the core solving and creation tools.

What if I make a mistake while entering numbers?

The app includes a convenient 'shake to erase' feature. If you make an incorrect entry while manually inputting numbers, simply shake your device to undo your last action, allowing for quick corrections.