Comparison

ice sudoku vs MeCode

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ice sudoku

This app offers a vast collection of Sudoku puzzles across various difficulty levels, featuring a logic analysis system and customizable gameplay. Enjoy offline play with a focus on privacy and continuous updates.

Highlights
  • Extensive Sudoku question bank
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Step-by-step logic analysis
  • Offline play
  • Customizable gameplay
  • Sudoku scanning recognition
Features
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【High performance, rich sudoku bank】 ice sudoku uses an efficient random number algorithm and uses multi-threaded concurrent technology to efficiently utilize Apple A series processors. It can quickly generate 5 types of Sudoku of different difficulty levels (beginner, easy, medium, difficult, and top). It provides a comprehensive question bank covering SE 1.2~11.9 and supports search and random retrieval. (1) Beginner, easy, medium, difficult, and top Sudoku special skill questions: 999 questions each (2) Higher algorithm level Ice Sudoku Sudoku (SE 8.3-SE 9.2): 999 questions (3) Peak algorithm level Icey Comet Sudoku (SE 8.8-SE 10.5): 999 questions (4) Super first-class difficulty Sudoku (SE 10.5+): more than 100 questions 【Extreme logic, advanced challenge】 It has a complete logic analysis system that supports step-by-step solutions for any Sudoku, helping you sort out the logical reasoning of each step. It has a rich library of targeted Sudoku training to help you become a Sudoku master. Exclusive challenge mode, test level, speed challenge, unlock exclusive icons, so that Sudoku is no longer boring. [Privacy protection, offline play] The developer promises not to collect any data from ice sudoku, and you can enjoy all functions without network connection, no ads, no in-app purchases, and fully protect your privacy and security. [High freedom, customizable] Supports free circle change to painting, especially suitable for iPad with Pencil. Supports Sudoku customization, where the numbers are determined by you, and there are templates to generate axial symmetric Sudoku. The archive system is complete, and you can export 81 Sudoku strings to facilitate the management of your Sudoku library and free sharing. [Rich functions, simple and intuitive] The interface design is simple and clear, and continues to improve. iOS 13 and above devices support Sudoku scanning recognition. Automatically fill in candidate numbers, error protection, highlight candidate numbers, candidate number background color adjustment, quick fill, and more convenient functions are waiting for you to explore. [Continuous updates, support feedback] Whether you are a master who can solve all kinds of Sudoku easily, or a Sudoku beginner, you can find the right questions for you here. If you have better suggestions, please contact us so that we can hear your voice! Official website of ice sudoku: https://github.com/tropicalwzc/ice_sudoku.github.io

About

MeCode

This app allows you to scan various types of codes, including QR and barcodes, from your camera or photos. You can also create custom codes with styling options and manage your scanned and generated codes with organization tools.

Highlights
  • Scan QR, barcodes, and product codes
  • Create custom QR codes with styling
  • Recognize codes from photos and PDFs
  • Organize codes with Favorites and Collections
  • Batch code generation
  • Save and manage scan history
Features
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MeCode is a code tool for iPhone and iPad. Everything you scan or make stays in one place, ready to find and show when you need it. Scan and recognize - Scan QR codes, barcodes, product codes, and 2D matrix codes right away - Recognize codes in photos, screenshots, and PDFs, review every result, and save what you need - Open links, copy content, share, and favorite results Create codes - QR codes for links, text, Wi-Fi, email, phone, contacts, SMS, locations, and events - Product codes, ISBN, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, ITF-14, and Interleaved 2 of 5 - Data Matrix, PDF417, and Aztec - Turn content shared from Safari, Notes, Messages, and other apps into QR codes QR style and export - Start with a template, adjust colors, shapes, finder style, and margin, then add a logo - See reliability status and risk reasons while you edit, before you export - Export PNG, PDF, or SVG depending on the format, always on a clear high-contrast background Batches and scan sessions - Paste lines, paste a table, or import a UTF-8 CSV to generate a whole batch - Review valid, invalid, and duplicate records, then export a ZIP or import results into History - Inventory, verification, collection, and audit sessions show what is missing or unexpected - Export scan session results as CSV Organize, quick access, and privacy - History keeps scans, recognition results, shared records, manual creations, and batch output together - Search and filter records, and organize frequent codes with Favorites, Collections, and Tags - Home Screen widgets keep codes such as Wi-Fi ready to show, including in StandBy - Open scanning and common create flows from Control Center, the Lock Screen, and the Action button - No ad SDKs or third-party tracking SDKs; iCloud sync is your choice, and you can export your data anytime Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ice sudoku4 screens
MeCode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MeCode at Free against ice sudoku's $1.99. MeCode also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). ice sudoku's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MeCode is free to download; ice sudoku costs $1.99 up front. MeCode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ice sudoku asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MeCode holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ice sudoku ships an update fortnightly, MeCode every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ice sudoku versus MeCode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterice sudokuMeCode
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (15 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better6
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer子诚 王佩佩 杨

Customer experience

ice sudoku

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative5.6%

MeCode

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ice sudoku

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MeCode

Subscriptions2
  • MeCode Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • MeCode Pro Annual3 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • MeCode Pro (Lifetime)$3.99

Questions

Is ice sudoku free?
ice sudoku costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MeCode free?
MeCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ice sudoku or MeCode?
MeCode is rated higher. ice sudoku averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while MeCode averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do ice sudoku or MeCode have ads?
Neither ice sudoku nor MeCode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ice sudoku or MeCode?
ice sudoku ships an update fortnightly, and MeCode every 2 days. Most recently, ice sudoku was updated on October 20, 2026 and MeCode on October 15, 2026.

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