# Glyn vs Sudoku Mindscape

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.

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 11, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glyn | Sudoku Mindscape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glyn/id1634392900/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-mindscape-basic/id6745157437/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **93** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 190 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [EMMANUEL ROUX](https://appshunter.io/developer/914649624) | [irie coffelt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1228289281) |

## What reviewers say

### Glyn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glyn/id1634392900)

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.

**Highlights:** Unique counting puzzle mechanics, Observation skill enhancement, Charming retro pixel art, Soothing zen soundtrack, Simple to learn, satisfying gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 🎶 Soothing and good music
- 🧠 Engaging and makes you think
- ✨ Amazing improvements in updates
- ⏳ Great time passer

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Confusing to play initially
- 🖱️ Hitbox of dots could be increased
- 💻 How to play instructions on webpage
- 😵‍💫 Webpage font and spacing hard to read
- ❌ Unable to progress past practice levels

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Increase hitbox of dots
- Add a notation to mark a dot as 'empty'
- Implement a save feature
- Add timed games
- Add daily challenges


### Sudoku Mindscape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-mindscape-basic/id6745157437)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove All Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glyn free?

Glyn costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sudoku Mindscape free?

Sudoku Mindscape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Glyn or Sudoku Mindscape?

Sudoku Mindscape is rated higher. Glyn averages 4.6 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while Sudoku Mindscape averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Glyn or Sudoku Mindscape have ads?

Neither Glyn nor Sudoku Mindscape shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Glyn or Sudoku Mindscape?

Glyn ships an update every 8 days, and Sudoku Mindscape monthly. Most recently, Glyn was updated on October 11, 2026 and Sudoku Mindscape on September 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*