# KaleidoPaint vs Sudo+

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KaleidoPaint at none against Sudo+'s 4. KaleidoPaint also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (76 vs 1). Sudo+'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sudo+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. KaleidoPaint asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sudo+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KaleidoPaint has 76 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of KaleidoPaint's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sudo+'s.

KaleidoPaint ships an update every 5 months, Sudo+ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KaleidoPaint | Sudo+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaleidopaint/id518275953/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudo-plus/id6753763444/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **76** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 4 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jeff Weeks](https://appshunter.io/developer/326104308) | [jeanre otto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843283224) |

## What reviewers say

### KaleidoPaint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaleidopaint/id518275953)

Create intricate, repeating designs by mirroring your brushstrokes in real-time. Offers extensive editing tools for precise control over every element of your artwork. Export your creations as tileable images or standard graphics.

**Highlights:** Real-time mirrored brushstrokes, 17 symmetry patterns, Vector graphics editing, Curve smoothing and area fill, Undo/Redo functionality, Export tileable rectangles

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Intuitive and easy to use
- 🎨 Great for creating patterns and designs
- 💎 Free and ad-free
- 💡 Vector-based editing
- 🔄 Allows for easy line adjustment (Bezier curves)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or doesn't open
- 🐛 Opens files app instead of the app itself
- 🐛 Blank page with no controls
- 🐛 Recent changes made the app confusing and less user-friendly
- 🐛 Old drawings ruined by updates

**Reported bugs**

- App opens files app and no files are selectable
- App opens an empty page without any controls
- App immediately opens files without allowing creation
- App doesn't work, opens files app and doesn't allow creation
- Old drawings ruined by updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to break a line from a selected point
- Eraser tool
- Export as SVG option
- More features like different brushes, blending colors, more symmetrical choices, and better stroke control
- Ability to export in a square format


### Sudo+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudo-plus/id6753763444)

Engage in a Sudoku adventure with handcrafted puzzles and competitive tournaments. Track your progress with detailed stats, unlock new themes, and challenge friends globally. Master all difficulty levels and build impressive streaks.

**Highlights:** Handcrafted Sudoku puzzles, Weekly tournaments, Game Center leaderboards, Advanced analytics, Premium themes, Daily challenges

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Themes Pack | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Themes Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KaleidoPaint free?

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

### Is Sudo+ free?

Sudo+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, KaleidoPaint or Sudo+?

Sudo+ is rated higher. KaleidoPaint averages 4.6 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Sudo+ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do KaleidoPaint or Sudo+ have ads?

Sudo+ shows ads; KaleidoPaint does not.

### Which is updated more often, KaleidoPaint or Sudo+?

KaleidoPaint ships an update every 5 months, and Sudo+ weekly. Most recently, KaleidoPaint was updated on October 13, 2026 and Sudo+ on October 11, 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.*