# Sudoku vs Line Sweeper

The clearest difference is ads: Sudoku at none against Line Sweeper's shown. Sudoku also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 8) and review sentiment (95% vs 86%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sudoku sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Line Sweeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sudoku holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku has 1.1K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Sudoku's written reviews are positive against 86% of Line Sweeper's.

Sudoku ships an update every 3 months, Line Sweeper every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sudoku | Line Sweeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-classic-and-variations/id537201666/reviews)** | [4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-sweeper/id614449716/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **95.0% of reviews** | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Conceptis Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/479420055) | [Stanley Lam](https://appshunter.io/developer/453164363) |

## What reviewers say

### Sudoku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-classic-and-variations/id537201666)

Engage your mind with a variety of Sudoku puzzles, including classic and unique variations like Diagonal, Irregular, and OddEven. Offers a no-ads experience with features to aid gameplay and track progress. Perfect for logic puzzle enthusiasts seeking a mental challenge.

**Highlights:** Six Sudoku variations, No ads, Weekly bonus puzzles, Multiple difficulty levels, Graphic puzzle previews, Unlimited hints and undo, Dark Mode support

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Classic Easy 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diagonal Medium 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Irregular Medium 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Classic Medium 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Classic Hard 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diagonal Hard 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Irregular Hard 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| OddEven Hard 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| OddEven Medium 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Classic Devil 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mega Medium 1 | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Variety of puzzle types
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Accurate difficulty ratings
- 👍 Ability to check for mistakes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 💡 Desire for more free/cheaper puzzle packs
- 💡 Lack of dark mode option
- 💡 Wish for more daily/weekly free puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Lack of color blind support

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More free/variety puzzle packs
- Ability to discard used puzzles
- Hint feature to help when stuck
- Ability to highlight numbers in different colors


### Line Sweeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-sweeper/id614449716)

This puzzle game challenges you to create a single, continuous loop by strategically placing lines. Numbered tiles indicate how many adjacent spaces must be part of the path, with a "check" function to help identify errors. It offers over 500 levels across five difficulty settings.

**Highlights:** Create a single continuous loop, Numbered tiles guide path placement, Over 500 levels, 5 difficulty levels, "Check" function highlights wrong lines, Autosave unfinished levels, Record best completion times

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Full Version | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sudoku free?

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

### Is Line Sweeper free?

Line Sweeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sudoku or Line Sweeper?

Sudoku is rated higher. Sudoku averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Line Sweeper averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.

### Do Sudoku or Line Sweeper have ads?

Line Sweeper shows ads; Sudoku does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sudoku or Line Sweeper?

Sudoku ships an update every 3 months, and Line Sweeper every 6 months. Most recently, Sudoku was updated on October 22, 2026 and Line Sweeper on October 1, 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.*