Comparison

Camera Sudoku vs Sudoku Scanner and Solver

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

Head to head
About

Camera Sudoku

Features
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Camera Sudoku is for the puzzler wanting to understand the logic behind each solution entry. The systematic approach of five strategies, each with several methods, allows you to display every step in solving puzzles. Discover "Twins" to more quickly solve moderate puzzles. Understand Unique Rectangles and Chains for those pesky hard puzzles. HELP screens describe each method and include "screen shot" examples and the logic behind each method . One level of "UNDO" assists with "seeing what happened". And TWINS are optionally displayed for those puzzlers familiar with this solving technique. Puzzles can be entered with camera, photo album, or manually; can be saved, recalled, deleted and reordered. Text only or highlighted cell hints. "Possibles" or mini entered with a swipe. AND you can even solve 'em manually ! No Ads ! No in-APP-purchases !

About

Sudoku Scanner and Solver

Instantly scan and solve Sudoku puzzles from physical sources like newspapers and magazines using your device's camera. Import puzzles from your gallery, enter numbers, add notes, and get hints. An optional Pro upgrade allows viewing solutions in real-time through the camera.

Highlights
  • Scan Sudoku from paper
  • Import puzzles from gallery
  • Real-time solving on device
  • Enter numbers and notes
  • Get hints and help
  • View solution via camera (Pro)
Features
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Scan and solve sudoku from newspapers, magazines and the likes directly on your iPhone or iPad! * Scan * Use the amazing 4K live preview to capture accurate representations of your sudoku from magazines or newspapers. Import directly from the device gallery to use screenshots from your digital subscriptions. * Solve * Once you have scanned your sudoku, it is available for solving on your device. Enter numbers, add notes or get hints and help from the app. * View solution * If upgraded to the Pro version, you can even view the solution through the camera while scanning. Peek over your feel sudoku solver's shoulder and instantly tell them what to type! * EULA * https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Camera Sudoku4 screens
Sudoku Scanner and Solver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sudoku Scanner and Solver at Free against Camera Sudoku's $0.99. Sudoku Scanner and Solver also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 10 months). Camera Sudoku's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Sudoku Scanner and Solver is free to download; Camera Sudoku costs $0.99 up front. Sudoku Scanner and Solver sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Camera Sudoku asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera Sudoku ships an update every 10 months, Sudoku Scanner and Solver fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Camera Sudoku versus Sudoku Scanner and Solver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera SudokuSudoku Scanner and Solver
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB78 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRobert CarlsonHavnør

In-app purchases

None

Camera Sudoku

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Sudoku Scanner and Solver

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Quarterly$4.993 Months
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$29.99
  • Sudoku Scanner Pro$39.99

Questions

Is Camera Sudoku free?
Camera Sudoku costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sudoku Scanner and Solver free?
Sudoku Scanner and Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Camera Sudoku or Sudoku Scanner and Solver have ads?
Sudoku Scanner and Solver shows ads; Camera Sudoku does not.
Which is updated more often, Camera Sudoku or Sudoku Scanner and Solver?
Camera Sudoku ships an update every 10 months, and Sudoku Scanner and Solver fortnightly. Most recently, Camera Sudoku was updated on October 26, 2026 and Sudoku Scanner and Solver on November 4, 2026.

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