# PathSums vs Sudoku Purple

The clearest difference is ads: PathSums at none against Sudoku Purple's shown. PathSums also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Sudoku Purple's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 181 months) and ratings volume (136 vs 2). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for PathSums against 4.6 for Sudoku Purple. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku Purple has 136 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PathSums ships an update every 181 months, Sudoku Purple fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PathSums | Sudoku Purple |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathsums/id309784665/reviews) | **[4.6 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-purple/id975090531/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **136** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 181 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fiendsoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/295531458) | [ShovelGames Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1342960363) |

## 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 Purple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-purple/id975090531)

Engage your mind with a classic number puzzle game. This app offers 100 free puzzles with intuitive controls for solving and managing your progress. Enjoy daily logic challenges without needing to learn new rules.

**Highlights:** 100 free puzzles, Intuitive pen and memo modes, Undo and redo functionality, Reset puzzle option, Daily logic challenges

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PathSums free?

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

### Is Sudoku Purple free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PathSums or Sudoku Purple?

Sudoku Purple is rated higher. PathSums averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Sudoku Purple averages 4.6 from 136 ratings.

### Do PathSums or Sudoku Purple have ads?

Sudoku Purple shows ads; PathSums does not.

### Which is updated more often, PathSums or Sudoku Purple?

PathSums ships an update every 181 months, and Sudoku Purple fortnightly. Most recently, PathSums was updated on October 9, 2026 and Sudoku Purple on October 26, 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.*