Sudoku ⋆⋆ vs Picture Hunt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sudoku ⋆⋆
Engage in classic Sudoku with unlimited puzzles for all skill levels. Features customizable themes, detailed statistics to track progress, and helpful tools like pencil marks and hints to aid in solving challenging grids. Enjoy a seamless experience with auto-save functionality.
- Unlimited puzzles
- Customizable themes
- Detailed statistics
- Pencil marks (Notes)
- Helpful hints
- Auto-save
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Classic Sudoku for players of all skill levels with the following features. 1. Free 2. Simple and easy to use interface. 3. Great for all skill levels: from beginner to expert 4. Unlimited puzzles to play 5. Unlimited hints for challenging puzzles 6. Pencil marks (aka Notes), only commit when you know you’re right 7. Auto-Save: safely stop and resume, anytime Get your Sudoku game on and stimulate your brain! Full set of Sudoku * * game features: Customize Your Sudoku Board - 17 great looking customizable themes like wooden boards, night mode, modern, etc. - Unlock special Sudoku themes and customize the board however you want. Check Your Stats - Improve your Sudoku skills by checking your Stats. - Move up the ranks and get rewarded with Mastery Titles for completing puzzles. - See stats on how many Games Played, Mistakes Made, Time Played and Total Wins. Sudoku Game Modes - 4 Difficulty levels. Play puzzles as: beginner, easy, medium, hard. - Autosave lets you stop and resume your game as often as you like. Free Help on Challenging Puzzles - Pencil marks (a.k.a. Notes) – Place possible numbers in pencil mode, if it’s not the right solution just re-tap that number to remove it. - Use Helpful Hints when you really need some help solving a puzzle. Become a Sudoku Grand Master with this classic Sudoku game!
Picture Hunt
Engage your brain with a fast-paced puzzle game where you search beautiful scenes for hidden objects. Choose between timed challenges or a relaxed pace. Hints are available to help you along the way.
- Beautiful graphics and locations
- Hundreds of hidden objects
- Brain-sharpening challenges
- Hint system available
- Zoom functionality
- Offline play
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Find hidden objects in this fun, FAST, puzzle game. Travel through beautiful scenes, journey to gorgeous locations, and challenge your brain as you seek and find Hidden Objects. Search each picture to uncover all the objects you need. Choose how you want to play the game: Challenge yourself to beat the clock finding all objects before time runs out, or RELAX and enjoy the scenery finding objects in your own time. Need a HINT? No problem! Get FREE hints to start and earn more as you explore Picture Hunt: Hidden Objects game. Features: - Enjoy beautiful graphics and picturesque locations - 100s of Hidden Objects make every Picture Hunt different - Keep your brain sharp with unique challenges - Use a Hint if you get stuck - Zoom into pictures to take a closer look - Fun for players of ALL AGES - No internet connection required Challenge yourself with hours of Hidden Object game FUN in PICTURE HUNT!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sudoku ⋆⋆ at 82% against Picture Hunt's 44%. Sudoku ⋆⋆ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Sudoku ⋆⋆ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Picture Hunt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sudoku ⋆⋆ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18K and 6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Sudoku ⋆⋆'s written reviews are positive against 44% of Picture Hunt's.
Sudoku ⋆⋆ ships an update every 2 weeks, Picture Hunt every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sudoku ⋆⋆ | Picture Hunt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (18K ratings) — better | 4.5 (6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews — better | 44.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 18K — better | 6K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 224 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HitGrab Inc. | Lucky Spin Games Inc. |
Customer experience
Sudoku ⋆⋆
Picture Hunt
User reviews
Sudoku ⋆⋆
From 18K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable game
- 🧠 Helps improve logic and problem-solving skills
- 💡 Variety of difficulty levels and themes
- 🎨 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🔍 Helpful features like hints and notes
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app instability
- 📢 Excessive and disruptive advertisements
- ⏱️ Annoying in-game timers and pressure to complete quickly
- 🔇 Inability to disable sound effects
- 🔋 High battery consumption
Picture Hunt
From 6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Excellent graphics and detailed scenes
- ⏱️ Simple and straightforward gameplay
- 🕹️ Challenging hidden object puzzles
Room to improve
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔍 Glowing objects make the game too easy
- ⏱️ Timed levels are frustrating for some users
Bugs and requests
Sudoku ⋆⋆
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game randomly closing during play
- Scores and progress not properly saved
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between pencil and pen modes
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to clear stats and start fresh
- Highlighting for all penciled-in numbers of the same value
- Option to disable wrong-move indicators
- More advanced statistics and performance tracking
Picture Hunt
Reported bugs
2 issues- Backwards/mirrored images in later levels
- Game crashes or freezes for some users
Requested features
3 requests- Option to turn off glowing objects
- Ability to replay or choose levels
- Removal of timer and ads for paid version
In-app purchases
Sudoku ⋆⋆
- Remove Ads$0.99
Picture Hunt
- No Ads Package$4.99
