# PathSums vs Sudoku Blast!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PathSums at none against Sudoku Blast!'s 3. PathSums also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Sudoku Blast!'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 181 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sudoku Blast! sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. PathSums asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sudoku Blast! holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku Blast! has 76K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PathSums ships an update every 181 months, Sudoku Blast! weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PathSums | Sudoku Blast! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathsums/id309784665/reviews) | **[4.9 (76K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-blast/id1618041797/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **76K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 73.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 181 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 333 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Fiendsoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/295531458) | [Hungry Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655290753) |

## What reviewers say

### PathSums

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathsums/id309784665)

A numeric puzzle game where players navigate a grid of numbers and operations. The goal is to reach a target value by moving from a starting point through the grid.

**Highlights:** Grid-based number puzzles, Operations included in grid, Start and goal points, Target value objective, Movement-based gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sudoku Blast!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-blast/id1618041797)

This app offers a clean and focused sudoku experience with thousands of handcrafted puzzles for all skill levels. Enjoy a calm environment for brain training, with options for offline play and ad-free solving. Learn strategies with smart hints and daily challenges.

**Highlights:** Thousands of handcrafted sudoku puzzles, Minimalist and clean design, Optional ad-free mode, Offline play available, Smart hints that teach strategies, Daily sudoku challenges

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Subscribe | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Subscribe | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscribe | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and challenging
- 🧠 Helps improve mental focus
- 🎨 Different difficulty levels
- 📚 Useful tutorial and guides
- 🕰️ Relaxing and therapeutic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Ads interrupt gameplay
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Ads causing game to freeze or crash
- Progress loss after ad interruptions

**Requested features**

- Option to purchase ad-free version
- Faster pencil/note-taking functionality
- More advanced techniques and strategies
- Customizable themes and visuals


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PathSums free?

PathSums is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sudoku Blast! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PathSums or Sudoku Blast!?

Sudoku Blast! is rated higher. PathSums averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Sudoku Blast! averages 4.9 from 76K ratings.

### Do PathSums or Sudoku Blast! have ads?

Sudoku Blast! shows ads; PathSums does not.

### Which is updated more often, PathSums or Sudoku Blast!?

PathSums ships an update every 181 months, and Sudoku Blast! weekly. Most recently, PathSums was updated on October 9, 2026 and Sudoku Blast! on October 17, 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.*