Comparison

Sudoku + Auto vs Sudoku with Solver

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku + Auto

This classic number puzzle game offers thousands of puzzles with adjustable difficulty levels. It features an innovative Auto-Note function that automatically fills in potential numbers, allowing players to focus on solving. Enjoy daily challenges, special events, and progress through increasingly difficult levels.

Highlights
  • Automatic note-taking
  • Thousands of puzzles
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Daily challenges
  • Special themed events
  • Instructional hints
  • Customizable palettes
Features
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Sudoku + Auto-Note is the best of classic sudoku, plus Auto-Note! No more missing a cell. No more overlooking a possibility. Auto-Note adds all the notes for you, so you can spend your time solving a puzzle instead of getting ready. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, this is the game for you. There are thousands of puzzles at all levels of difficulty. Start with Easy and work your way up to Diabolical. Auto-Note can add the notes for you, or you can turn it off and add notes yourself. Notes are updated when assigning a cell. If you like, Auto-Check will highlight your mistakes. Or, turn everything off for a more pencil-and-paper feel. 3 WAYS TO PLAY Daily Challenges Build your streak by completing daily challenge puzzles. Special Events Earn badges by completing event-themed puzzles before time runs out. Themes include Pirate's Plunder, Weekend Campout, Pharoah's Tomb, and lots more. Level Up Start by solving Easy puzzles and work your way up through Intermediate and Challenging. Go on to Fiendish and, finally, try your hand at truly Diabolical puzzles. MORE FEATURES Daily Streak Reminders - Enable this option and choose a time of day for a reminder. Instructional Hints - These explain the necessary strategy step by step. Or choose brief one-step hints. Palettes - Three choices keep things easy on the eyes, even in the dark. Single Solutions - Every puzzle has just one solution. Fix Notes - In a jam? Correct and add missing notes from the Mistakes (!) menu. Scoring - Toggle the optional scoreboard from the game settings menu. Timer - Toggle the optional timer from the game settings menu. Download Sudoku + Auto-Note now. Questions? Feature requests? Let us know what you think. Visit funnerware.com's Feedback page. Thanks for playing!

About

Sudoku with Solver

Features
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Sudoku, but smarter. This isn’t just another puzzle app—it’s a Sudoku experience that actually helps you improve. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, this game adapts to you, teaches you, and challenges you in ways classic Sudoku never could. What makes it different? • Auto Candidates, Done Right No more manual note-taking. The game automatically fills in possible candidates for you—clean, fast, and always accurate—so you can focus on solving, not bookkeeping. • Hints That Teach, Not Just Solve Stuck? Our hint system doesn’t throw random answers at you. It analyzes the puzzle like a real player and guides you using actual Sudoku strategies. Think of it as your personal Sudoku coach. • Creator Mode (Try It Free) Bring your own puzzles into the game. Import, validate, and solve any Sudoku you want. Whether it’s from a book, a website, or your own creation—this mode gives you full control. • Compete & Achieve Climb leaderboards, unlock achievements, and challenge your friends through full Game Center integration. • 3000+ Puzzles A massive collection of handcrafted levels to keep your brain engaged for hours.

Screenshots

Sudoku + Auto4 screens
Sudoku with Solver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sudoku with Solver at none against Sudoku + Auto's shown. Sudoku + Auto's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 + Auto sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Sudoku with Solver sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku + Auto ships an update every 5 weeks, Sudoku with Solver monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sudoku + Auto versus Sudoku with Solver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku + AutoSudoku with Solver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (63 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings63 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFunnerwareNUKTEDAN LTD

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Sudoku + Auto

One-time6
  • All Puzzle Levels$1.99
  • All Puzzle Levels$2.99
  • Ad Removal$3.99
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  • All Puzzle Levels2 variants$3.99
  • Premium Combo2 variants$4.99
  • Premium Combo2 variants$5.99
1 purchases

Sudoku with Solver

One-time1
  • Premium Pack$6.99

Questions

Is Sudoku + Auto free?
Sudoku + Auto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sudoku with Solver free?
Sudoku with Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sudoku + Auto or Sudoku with Solver have ads?
Sudoku + Auto shows ads; Sudoku with Solver does not.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku + Auto or Sudoku with Solver?
Sudoku + Auto ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sudoku with Solver monthly. Most recently, Sudoku + Auto was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sudoku with Solver on October 3, 2026.

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