Comparison

Camera Sudoku vs Sudoku Paperlike!

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 Paperlike!

Experience classic Sudoku puzzles with a unique handwriting input method that mimics pen and paper. Enjoy intuitive correction, smart note-taking, and seamless navigation, all without ads or tracking.

Highlights
  • Handwriting recognition for number input
  • Intuitive error correction by scribbling
  • Smart note-taking and manual note options
  • Finger writing mode for small screens
  • Minimap for fast puzzle navigation
  • Ad-free and no user tracking
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Sudoku - Paperlike brings the classic puzzle book to your display – but without eraser dust and with modern convenience. Forget confusing number keypads at the edge of the screen. Here, your handwriting takes center stage. You simply write the numbers directly into the fields, just like you would on paper. What makes the game special: Writing instead of typing The app recognizes your handwriting immediately. You decide: Should your own writing remain in the field or be converted into digital text? Intuitive correction Made a mistake? Simply cross out the number ("scribble it out") and it will be deleted. Smart notes The app is faster than paper here: just tap the corresponding spot in the field to add a note. But if you prefer the "old school" way, you can still write notes by hand in the corners. New: Finger writing & minimap Perfect for cell phones and small displays: if you don't have a pen handy, activate finger writing mode. Thanks to the innovative minimap, you can navigate through the puzzle at lightning speed – much faster than with conventional 2-finger zooming. Privacy & focus: No ads: Enjoy the game without interruptions. No tracking: The app does not collect user data. Fairness model: The basic version is free and ad-free. With a one-time in-app purchase, you can support development and unlock additional features: different color designs, access to past daily puzzles, and help functions such as the fully automatic candidate mode. Questions or suggestions? Write to me at sudoku@juvelop.de Have fun scribbling and solving!

Screenshots

Camera Sudoku4 screens
Sudoku Paperlike!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sudoku Paperlike! at Free against Camera Sudoku's $0.99. Sudoku Paperlike! also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). Camera Sudoku's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

Sudoku Paperlike! is free to download; Camera Sudoku costs $0.99 up front. Sudoku Paperlike! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Camera Sudoku asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera Sudoku ships an update every 10 months, Sudoku Paperlike! every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 19, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Camera Sudoku versus Sudoku Paperlike!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera SudokuSudoku Paperlike!
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (12 ratings) — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert CarlsonJanko Buve

In-app purchases

None

Camera Sudoku

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Sudoku Paperlike!

One-time1
  • Pro Version - Lifetime$5.99

Questions

Is Camera Sudoku free?
Camera Sudoku costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sudoku Paperlike! free?
Sudoku Paperlike! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Camera Sudoku or Sudoku Paperlike! have ads?
Neither Camera Sudoku nor Sudoku Paperlike! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camera Sudoku or Sudoku Paperlike!?
Camera Sudoku ships an update every 10 months, and Sudoku Paperlike! every 3 months. Most recently, Camera Sudoku was updated on June 19, 2026 and Sudoku Paperlike! on September 6, 2026.

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