Comparison

Scan Number Place vs Mini Sudoku

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

Head to head
About

Scan Number Place

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==== Convenience app for Number Place ===== - Need no pencil, no eraser. - Easy and quickly to use, so you can concentrate solving the puzzle. - Scan the puzzle and automatically recognize it from the camera or screenshot you find on your internet browsing. - Guide for beginners. Super Easy (EZ) guide mode can be used. - Automatically check and clear candidates. - Memory function for Branch solving. - No ads.

About

Mini Sudoku

Features
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Enjoy Sudoku in a smaller, faster format. Mini Sudoku: Quick Puzzles features compact 4x4, 6x6, and 8x8 boards designed for short and satisfying play sessions. It is a lighter alternative to classic 9x9 Sudoku, perfect for commutes, breaks, or relaxing before bed. Choose a board size and difficulty level, then solve each puzzle at your own pace. Need a little help? Use a hint and keep going. Features: • 4x4, 6x6, and 8x8 mini Sudoku puzzles • Easy, Normal, and Hard difficulty levels • Helpful hints • Simple and easy-to-read controls • Stylish color themes, including Rose Ivory, Sky, White, Milk Tea, Lavender, Sage, and more • Designed for quick play without a 9x9 board Whether you are new to Sudoku or simply want a quick logic puzzle, Mini Sudoku makes it easy to enjoy a satisfying brain break anytime.

Screenshots

Scan Number Place4 screens
Mini Sudoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Scan Number Place at none against Mini Sudoku's shown. Mini Sudoku's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scan Number Place ships an update every 2 months, Mini Sudoku monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Scan Number Place versus Mini Sudoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan Number PlaceMini Sudoku
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.516.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyoji DeguchiKenichi Nakagawa

In-app purchases

None

Scan Number Place

No in-app purchases

None

Mini Sudoku

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scan Number Place free?
Scan Number Place is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mini Sudoku free?
Mini Sudoku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scan Number Place or Mini Sudoku have ads?
Mini Sudoku shows ads; Scan Number Place does not.
Which is updated more often, Scan Number Place or Mini Sudoku?
Scan Number Place ships an update every 2 months, and Mini Sudoku monthly. Most recently, Scan Number Place was updated on November 7, 2026 and Mini Sudoku on November 10, 2026.

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