# Line Sweeper vs MultiSudoku

The clearest difference is ads: MultiSudoku at none against Line Sweeper's shown. MultiSudoku also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 8) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Line Sweeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MultiSudoku sells 26 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MultiSudoku holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MultiSudoku has 2.4K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Line Sweeper's written reviews are positive against 93% of MultiSudoku's.

Line Sweeper ships an update every 6 months, MultiSudoku every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Line Sweeper | MultiSudoku |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-sweeper/id614449716/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multisudoku-samurai-sudoku/id1136675288/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **93.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stanley Lam](https://appshunter.io/developer/453164363) | [Conceptis Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/479420055) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### MultiSudoku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multisudoku-samurai-sudoku/id1136675288)

This app offers a variety of challenging Sudoku puzzles with different overlapping grid configurations. It provides a no-ads gaming experience with features to help track progress and sharpen logic skills. Enjoy hours of intellectual challenge with continuously updating content.

**Highlights:** Multiple Samurai Sudoku variations, Progress previews for all puzzles, Weekly bonus free puzzle, No ads, Unlimited hints and undo, Dark Mode support, iCloud backup and restore

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

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2-Grid Easy 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3-Grid Easy 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3-Grid Hard 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3-Grid Medium 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mixed-Grid - Easy 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3-Gird Hard 16 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2-Grid Hard 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4-Grid Hard 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mixed-Grid - Hard 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mixed-Grid - Medium 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mixed-Grid - Hard 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2-Grid Combo - Very Hard 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mixed-Grid Hard 27 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mixed-Grid - Hard 4 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mixed-Grid - Medium 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2-Grid Combo - Very Hard 15 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2-Grid Combo - Very Hard 14 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2-Grid Combo - Hard 14 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mixed-Grid - Hard 28 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mixed-Grid - Hard 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5-Grid Medium 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5-Grid Hard 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5-Grid Hard 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5-Grid Hard 27 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5-Grid Hard 30 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 8-Grid Hard 2 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 No ads or interruptions
- 🚀 Weekly free puzzle updates
- 👍 Separate number pads for notes and final entries

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for additional puzzles
- 🔍 Small text size on larger puzzles
- 🔍 Lack of a dark mode option

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional errors in puzzle setup

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to compare times with other players
- More free puzzles or lower-cost puzzle packs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Line Sweeper free?

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

### Is MultiSudoku free?

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

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

MultiSudoku is rated higher. Line Sweeper averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while MultiSudoku averages 4.8 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Line Sweeper or MultiSudoku have ads?

Line Sweeper shows ads; MultiSudoku does not.

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

Line Sweeper ships an update every 6 months, and MultiSudoku every 3 months. Most recently, Line Sweeper was updated on October 1, 2026 and MultiSudoku on October 26, 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.*