# Sudoku Solver vs Block Blast Helper

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Block Blast Helper at none against Sudoku Solver's 2. Block Blast Helper also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (74% vs 63%). Sudoku Solver's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 197). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sudoku Solver sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Block Blast Helper asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Sudoku Solver against 4.6 for Block Blast Helper. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku Solver has 1.8K ratings behind it against 197, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Sudoku Solver's written reviews are positive against 74% of Block Blast Helper's.

Sudoku Solver ships an update every 2 months, Block Blast Helper every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sudoku Solver | Block Blast Helper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-solver-hint-or-solve/id434333494/reviews) | **[4.6 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-blast-helper/id6739669974/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 197 |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews | **74.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 56 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Anderson](https://appshunter.io/developer/434333497) | [开学 唐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529578685) |

## What reviewers say

### Sudoku Solver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-solver-hint-or-solve/id434333494)

Solve Sudoku puzzles instantly by taking a photo or manually entering numbers. Get hints for individual cells or have the entire puzzle solved for you. You can also create and print your own puzzles.

**Highlights:** Solve puzzles from photos, Manual puzzle input, Get hints for single cells, Full puzzle solver, Create and print puzzles, Undo last entry with shake

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Font Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 💡 Helpful for solving puzzles
- 🚀 Solves puzzles instantly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate number recognition
- 🐛 Unable to delete or clear entries
- 💡 Lacks explanation/hints for solving
- 🐛 Fails to solve difficult puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after taking a photo
- Incorrect numbers placed in grid
- Unable to remove numbers from cells

**Requested features**

- Add option to lock original numbers
- Provide step-by-step solving logic
- Allow notes/candidates in each cell
- Improve camera input functionality


### Block Blast Helper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-blast-helper/id6739669974)

Effortlessly master the Block Blast puzzle game with AI-powered solutions. Get instant step-by-step guidance by uploading screenshots or manually inputting game states to improve your scores and overcome challenging levels.

**Highlights:** AI-powered instant solutions, Screenshot analysis for puzzles, Manual input mode for game states, Step-by-step puzzle guidance, Strategy enhancement for high scores

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 High score boosts
- 👍 No ads
- 💡 Helpful for stuck situations
- 🔒 Free app and subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Tells user they are 'cooked' when they can't do anything

**Reported bugs**

- Causes lower scores at times
- Incompatible with certain playstyles

**Requested features**

- Better feedback when user is stuck
- Improved move suggestions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sudoku Solver free?

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

### Is Block Blast Helper free?

Block Blast Helper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sudoku Solver or Block Blast Helper?

Block Blast Helper is rated higher. Sudoku Solver averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Block Blast Helper averages 4.6 from 197 ratings.

### Do Sudoku Solver or Block Blast Helper have ads?

Block Blast Helper shows ads; Sudoku Solver does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sudoku Solver or Block Blast Helper?

Sudoku Solver ships an update every 2 months, and Block Blast Helper every 4 weeks. Most recently, Sudoku Solver was updated on November 6, 2026 and Block Blast Helper on November 4, 2026.

---

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