Comparison

Camera Sudoku vs Sudoku Scan & 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 Scan & Solver

Effortlessly solve any Sudoku puzzle by scanning or uploading an image. Get instant solutions, check for mistakes, and edit the board with an intuitive interface suitable for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Scan Sudoku puzzles from photos
  • Instant puzzle solving
  • Mistake highlighting
  • Board editing
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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Sudoku Scan & Solve lets you capture or upload any Sudoku puzzle and get the solution in seconds! Features - Fast Scan: Snap a photo or choose an image for instant recognition - Instant Solve: Even the toughest puzzles are solved in a flash - Mistake Check: Highlight incorrect cells with clear visual feedback - Board Edit: Adjust or input numbers freely - Simple & Intuitive: Designed for both beginners and Sudoku masters Whether you’re practicing, tackling hard challenges, or aiming for prize contests, Sudoku Scan & Solve makes it effortless. Say goodbye to unsolved puzzles—scan, solve, and play smarter today!

Screenshots

Camera Sudoku4 screens
Sudoku Scan & Solver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sudoku Scan & Solver at Free against Camera Sudoku's $0.99. Sudoku Scan & Solver also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Camera Sudoku's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases and device support 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 Scan & Solver is free to download; Camera Sudoku costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera Sudoku ships an update every 10 months, Sudoku Scan & Solver weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Camera Sudoku versus Sudoku Scan & Solver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera SudokuSudoku Scan & Solver
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB247 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert CarlsonTomoaki Okubo

In-app purchases

None

Camera Sudoku

No in-app purchases

None

Sudoku Scan & Solver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Camera Sudoku free?
Camera Sudoku costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sudoku Scan & Solver free?
Sudoku Scan & Solver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Camera Sudoku or Sudoku Scan & Solver have ads?
Sudoku Scan & Solver shows ads; Camera Sudoku does not.
Which is updated more often, Camera Sudoku or Sudoku Scan & Solver?
Camera Sudoku ships an update every 10 months, and Sudoku Scan & Solver weekly. Most recently, Camera Sudoku was updated on October 26, 2026 and Sudoku Scan & Solver on October 30, 2026.

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