Comparison

Sudoku Solve vs TimeGuessr

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sudoku Solve

Features
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Enjoy completing Sudoku puzzles in the app, or get help solving your own with Sudoku Solve. Play puzzles provided by the app, enter Sudoku clues from a newspaper, book, or elsewhere, and solve it at your own pace. If you get stuck, Sudoku Solve can help you find the solution or check your answer. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Features: • Play Sudoku puzzles in the app • Add your own puzzles for help in solving them • Clear, easy-to-use 9×9 grid • Check your progress and verify answers • Get help when you’re stuck • Clean, distraction-free design Whether you want a fresh Sudoku puzzle to enjoy or a quick way to solve a difficult one, Sudoku Solve makes it simple.

About

TimeGuessr

Test your knowledge of history and geography by guessing the time and location of historical photographs. Compete with friends and players worldwide in daily challenges and climb the leaderboards. It's an addictive journey through time and place.

Highlights
  • Guess historical photo locations
  • Determine historical photo dates
  • Daily competitive game mode
  • Challenge friends
  • Global leaderboards
  • Create custom rounds
Features
Currently charting
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TimeGuessr is the game that challenges both your geography and history knowledge in one addictive experience. Using real historical photographs from around the world, your task is simple: guess when and where each photo was taken. Think you know your 1960s from your 1980s? Can you tell Paris from Prague just by a grainy street scene? Whether you're a casual player or a history buff, TimeGuessr will put your deduction skills to the test. Each photo is carefully selected, showcasing moments that span continents and centuries. Place a pin on the map to guess the location, choose the year, and see how close you were. The closer your guess, the more points you earn. New photos are added daily through the popular daily game mode, where players from around the world compete to get the highest score. You can also challenge your friends, compare your progress on the leaderboard, and even create your own shareable rounds. TimeGuessr is more than just a guessing game - it's a journey through time and place, blending curiosity, memory, and discovery in a way that keeps you coming back for more.

Screenshots

Sudoku Solve4 screens
TimeGuessr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sudoku Solve at none against TimeGuessr's shown. TimeGuessr's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 22 months) and chart position (#89 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sudoku Solve sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per year and TimeGuessr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku Solve ships an update every 22 months, TimeGuessr every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Sudoku Solve versus TimeGuessr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku SolveTimeGuessr
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (2.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—77.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—2.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#89 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB75 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMikeJLTIMEGUESSR LIMITED

Bugs and requests

Sudoku Solve

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TimeGuessr

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Sometimes game doesn't load properly, just shows a white screen
  • Doesn't save progress if you close and reopen the app during a game

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add score sharing function
  • Add ability to view past game scores and breakdowns
  • Add option to start a game with a friend/timer
  • Add ability to zoom in further on map

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sudoku Solve

Subscriptions1
  • Sudoku Solve$7.991 Year
2 purchases

TimeGuessr

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly TimeGuessr Ad Free$3.991 Month
  • Annual TimeGuessr Ad Free$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Sudoku Solve free?
Sudoku Solve is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeGuessr free?
TimeGuessr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sudoku Solve or TimeGuessr have ads?
TimeGuessr shows ads; Sudoku Solve does not.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku Solve or TimeGuessr?
Sudoku Solve ships an update every 22 months, and TimeGuessr every 5 days. Most recently, Sudoku Solve was updated on November 1, 2026 and TimeGuessr on November 11, 2026.

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