Scan Number Place vs Mini Sudoku
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Mini Sudoku
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Scan Number Place | Mini Sudoku |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryoji Deguchi | Kenichi Nakagawa |
In-app purchases
Scan Number Place
No in-app purchases
Mini Sudoku
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Scan Number Place free?
Is Mini Sudoku free?
Do Scan Number Place or Mini Sudoku have ads?
Which is updated more often, Scan Number Place or Mini Sudoku?
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