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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Never be stuck on a Sudoku puzzle again. Sudoku Solve can provide square by square hints to help you solve the toughest problems, or show where you have gone wrong with a partially completed puzzle. Just enter the values from the puzzle and Sudoku Solve will do the rest.

About

TimeGuessr

Test your history and geography knowledge by guessing the time and location of historical photographs. Compete with friends and players worldwide in daily challenges and climb the leaderboards. Explore moments across continents and centuries with new photos added daily.

Highlights
  • Guess historical photo locations
  • Guess historical photo dates
  • Daily photo challenges
  • Global leaderboards
  • Challenge friends
  • 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 Solve3 screens
TimeGuessr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TimeGuessr at Free against Sudoku Solve's $1.99. TimeGuessr also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 38 months) and chart position (#81 vs unranked). Sudoku Solve's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

TimeGuessr is free to download; Sudoku Solve costs $1.99 up front. TimeGuessr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Sudoku Solve asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku Solve ships an update every 38 months, TimeGuessr every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Sudoku Solve versus TimeGuessr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku SolveTimeGuessr
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—4.9 (2.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—78.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Ad-supported
Best chart rank—#81 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
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

None

Sudoku Solve

No in-app purchases

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 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
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 38 months, and TimeGuessr every 5 days. Most recently, Sudoku Solve was updated on October 3, 2026 and TimeGuessr on October 21, 2026.

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