Glyn vs Sudoku Mindscape
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Glyn
Engage in a unique puzzle game that challenges you to count to four. Enhance your observation abilities while enjoying a charming retro pixel art aesthetic and a calming zen soundtrack. This game offers a simple yet deeply rewarding experience.
- Unique counting puzzle mechanics
- Observation skill enhancement
- Charming retro pixel art
- Soothing zen soundtrack
- Simple to learn, satisfying gameplay
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Discover a one-of-a-kind puzzle experience! Count to 4, sharpen your observation skills, and dive into a world of charming retro pixel art, all set to a soothing zen soundtrack. Simple to learn, yet deeply satisfying—are you ready for the challenge?
Sudoku Mindscape
Engage in a calming and accessible puzzle adventure with a variety of customizable themes and mindful gameplay. Track your progress and enjoy offline play, with an optional premium upgrade for enhanced features. Designed for all ages, it offers a distraction-free experience.
- Soothing visuals and themes
- Distraction-free mindful gameplay
- Customizable light/dark modes and color palettes
- Progress tracking and stats
- Offline play
- Family-friendly design with accessibility features
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Relax, focus, and sharpen your mind with Sudoku Mindscape — the ultimate Sudoku experience for all ages! Sudoku Mindscape is thoughtfully designed to bring you a calming, beautiful, and accessible puzzle adventure. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned Sudoku pro, you'll find the perfect balance of challenge and relaxation. FEATURES: Soothing Visuals: Choose from a variety of hand-crafted backgrounds and themes, or use your own photos to personalize your play. Mindful Gameplay: Enjoy a distraction-free interface with gentle sounds and animations, designed to help you unwind and focus. Customizable Experience: Switch between light and dark modes, select your favorite color palette, and adjust difficulty to suit your mood. Earn More, Play More: Out of hints, resets, or lives? Watch a short ad to earn more—no paywalls, just fair play. Family-Friendly: Sudoku Mindscape is designed for everyone, with large touch targets, colorblind-friendly palettes, and VoiceOver support. Progress Tracking: Track your stats, best times, and completed puzzles. Challenge yourself to improve and celebrate your achievements! Premium Upgrade: Unlock all backgrounds, themes, and custom photo support with a single, family-friendly purchase. No subscriptions, no hidden fees. Offline Play: Enjoy Sudoku anytime, anywhere—no internet required. WHY SUDOKU MINDSCAPE? Created by a solo indie developer and father of two, Sudoku Mindscape is a labor of love, tested by family and built for the community. Every feature is crafted with care, focusing on relaxation, accessibility, and fun. Whether you have a few minutes or want to immerse yourself in puzzles for hours, Sudoku Mindscape is your perfect companion. Download Sudoku Mindscape today and discover a mindful way to play Sudoku!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Sudoku Mindscape at Free against Glyn's $1.99. Sudoku Mindscape also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Glyn's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (93 vs 1). On ads 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
Sudoku Mindscape is free to download; Glyn costs $1.99 up front. Sudoku Mindscape sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Glyn asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sudoku Mindscape holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Glyn has 93 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Glyn ships an update every 8 days, Sudoku Mindscape monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Glyn | Sudoku Mindscape |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (93 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 93 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 190 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | EMMANUEL ROUX | irie coffelt |
Customer experience
Glyn
Sudoku Mindscape
Bugs and requests
Glyn
Reported bugs
7 issues- Constantly froze and had to be crashed closed on iPad
- Game resets if left too long in the background when app switching
- Bug where clicking the 4 dots button sometimes leads to game over screen
- Error message every time the app is opened
- 4 dots difficulty says game over and exits
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- Doesn't open, just shows a logo
- When opening, something pops up and closing it closes the game
Requested features
20 requests- Increase hitbox of dots
- Add a notation to mark a dot as 'empty'
- Implement a save feature
- Add timed games
- Add daily challenges
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- Option to see associated dots change color when clicking a number
- Add more themes
- Option to hold and drag to fill in dots
- Cap levels for a gamemode
- Gamemode where you lose if you overload a square
- Restore option for store function
- Option to mark dots that shouldn't be lit
- More color schemes
- Option to turn off background animation or choose different background
- Modern puzzle design option (black lines, white background)
- Make timer optional
- Expand beyond 4x4 square to larger boards or different shapes
- More high stakes competitive play with reduced time
- Optional disruptive spells
- Make tutorial button more visible
Sudoku Mindscape
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Glyn
No in-app purchases
Sudoku Mindscape
- Remove All Ads$0.99
- Premium Lifetime$2.99
