# Conspire vs Sudoku Scanner and Solver

The clearest difference is rating: Sudoku Scanner and Solver at 5.0 against Conspire's 3.5. Sudoku Scanner and Solver also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Conspire's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sudoku Scanner and Solver sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Conspire asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sudoku Scanner and Solver holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Conspire has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Conspire ships an update every 2 months, Sudoku Scanner and Solver fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Conspire | Sudoku Scanner and Solver |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conspire/id591054003/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-scanner-and-solver/id6477549752/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Matthew Finn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744063066) | [Havnør](https://appshunter.io/developer/630262552) |

## What reviewers say

### Conspire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conspire/id591054003)

This app allows you to collect and collaborate on crossword puzzles with friends. Import puzzles from newspapers or online, then work on them together in real-time or asynchronously. Answers sync across devices, and progress is merged seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Crossword puzzle collection, Import puzzles from print or web, Real-time collaboration with friends, Asynchronous puzzle merging, Cross-device answer synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sudoku Scanner and Solver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-scanner-and-solver/id6477549752)

Instantly scan and solve Sudoku puzzles from physical sources like newspapers and magazines using your device's camera. Import puzzles from your gallery, enter numbers, add notes, and get hints. An optional Pro upgrade allows viewing solutions in real-time through the camera.

**Highlights:** Scan Sudoku from paper, Import puzzles from gallery, Real-time solving on device, Enter numbers and notes, Get hints and help, View solution via camera (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Sudoku Scanner Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Conspire free?

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

### Is Sudoku Scanner and Solver free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Conspire or Sudoku Scanner and Solver?

Sudoku Scanner and Solver is rated higher. Conspire averages 3.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Sudoku Scanner and Solver averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Conspire or Sudoku Scanner and Solver have ads?

Sudoku Scanner and Solver shows ads; Conspire does not.

### Which is updated more often, Conspire or Sudoku Scanner and Solver?

Conspire ships an update every 2 months, and Sudoku Scanner and Solver fortnightly. Most recently, Conspire was updated on October 6, 2026 and Sudoku Scanner and Solver on October 22, 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.*