Comparison

Sudoku Addicted 2 vs ArcEmu

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku Addicted 2

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Discover the ultimate Sudoku experience! Challenge your mind anytime, anywhere with our feature-packed Sudoku app. Whether you're a beginner or a puzzle master, you'll love our intelligent difficulty levels and innovative scanner feature. Why you'll love this app: • Endless Sudoku fun - Our clever puzzle generator creates unique challenges so you never run out of games to play! • Magic Scanner - Simply point your camera at any printed Sudoku from magazines or newspapers and play it instantly on your device! • Perfect for all skill levels - From easy puzzles for beginners to expert challenges that will test your logic skills • Play your way - Choose between numbers (1-9), letters (A-I), or symbols for a fresh twist on the classic game • Beautiful & customizable - Dark mode, landscape support, and multiple visual aids make solving puzzles a joy • Share the challenge - Send any puzzle to a friend with a single tap and let them try their luck on the very same grid • Track your progress - Detailed statistics show how many puzzles you have solved per difficulty level and how fast you were • Seamless experience - iCloud sync keeps your progress safe across all your devices - iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Accessible to everyone - Full VoiceOver support lets you read the board and place numbers entirely by voice guidance • 20 languages supported - Enjoy the game in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Czech, Danish, Greek, Turkish, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, Thai, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, or Ukrainian • Smart features - Pencil mode, undo function, game timer, and daily Sudoku challenges keep you engaged • Privacy first - No ads, no tracking, and completely offline play - just pure Sudoku enjoyment! Train your brain the fun way! Each puzzle has exactly one unique solution, guaranteeing a satisfying challenge every time. Download now and experience Sudoku like never before!

About

ArcEmu

Experience retro gaming on your Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad. This emulator supports Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance cartridges. Enjoy features like multiplayer, cheats, and customizable controls.

Highlights
  • Game Boy, GBC, GBA emulation
  • Multiplayer support
  • Cheat codes
  • Customizable on-screen controls
  • Save State sharing
  • iCloud support
Features
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Turn your Apple Watch into a retro game console. Play Game Boy, NES, SNES, Genesis, and more on your wrist, with multi-touch controls and the Digital Crown. ArcEmu also runs on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. ▸ SUPPORTED CONSOLES Included for free: - Game Boy - Game Boy Color - Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) Available through in-app purchases: - Game Boy Advance - Pokémon Mini - Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) - Atari 2600 - Sega Mega Drive / Genesis - Sega Master System - Sega Game Gear - Sega SG-1000 ▸ MULTIPLAYER AND LINK CABLE Play home-console games online and locally with friends, or link Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games over the internet. Game Link Cable supports up to four players in compatible games. Online play requires a Game Center account. ▸ SHARE ROMs WITH A CODE Import your ROMs on iPhone, keep them in iCloud, and download them directly to Apple Watch or Apple TV. Share them through iCloud using a code, including with an Apple Watch configured with Family Setup. ▸ SCREEN AND CONTROLS Move and resize the game screen, choose an LCD or CRT filter, and set up the controls the way you like them. On Apple Watch, use multi-touch controls, customize the control layout, and assign actions to the Digital Crown. On iPhone and iPad, adjust button positions and transparency, and play in any orientation. Connect a controller and customize its button mappings, or use a second controller on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. ArcEmu also supports iPhone Duo. ▸ MORE FEATURES - Accurate, high-performance emulation - Fast-forward at 2×, 4×, or maximum speed - Slow motion at 0.5× speed - Cheat codes with a built-in database of popular codes - Touch-based light gun controls for NES and SNES - Custom Game Boy color palettes - Button hold/sustain - Accelerometer support - Gyroscope support on iPhone and iPad, with Digital Crown input on Apple Watch - Haptic feedback on iPhone ▸ YOUR ROMs AND SAVES Keep your collection organized with per-console folders, sorting, and search. Import ROMs from ZIP and 7-Zip archives, use automatic saving, and share save states between devices. Both ROMs and save states can be stored in iCloud. ▸ APPLE WATCH COMPATIBILITY - Apple Watch Series 4 or later - Apple Watch SE or later - Apple Watch Ultra or later ArcEmu does not include any games or ROMs. ▸ GAMES FEATURED IN THE SCREENSHOTS - Acorn Grove: https://gibbongl.itch.io/acorn-grove - Big2Small: https://mdsteele.itch.io/big2small - Hauntsfield: https://alliemackie.itch.io/hauntsfield - µCity Advance: https://skylyrac.itch.io/ucity-advance Cheat codes may cause unexpected behavior or affect game stability and save data. ArcEmu is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Nintendo, Sega, or Atari. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Screenshots

Sudoku Addicted 24 screens
ArcEmu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ArcEmu at Free against Sudoku Addicted 2's $3.99. Sudoku Addicted 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On update cadence, ads, 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

ArcEmu is free to download; Sudoku Addicted 2 costs $3.99 up front. ArcEmu sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Sudoku Addicted 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku Addicted 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, ArcEmu every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sudoku Addicted 2 versus ArcEmu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku Addicted 2ArcEmu
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—4.9 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—94.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—1.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB234 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastian EgbersRaffaele D'Amato

Bugs and requests

Sudoku Addicted 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ArcEmu

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Occasional crashes
  • Graphical glitches with certain ROMs
  • Save data not transferring properly between devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add cheat/GameShark support
  • Improve volume controls
  • Implement fast forward/slow motion options
  • Allow multiple save slots per game
  • Improve Game Boy Color support
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  • Add joystick/button support for Apple Watch

In-app purchases

None

Sudoku Addicted 2

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

ArcEmu

One-time10
  • Unlock All (Upgrade 4)$0.99
  • Game Boy Advance$0.99
  • SNES$0.99
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  • Pokémon Mini$0.99
  • Atari 2600$0.99
  • Mega Drive / Genesis$0.99
  • Game Gear$0.99
  • Master System$0.99
  • SG-1000$0.99
  • Unlock All (Upgrade 3)$1.99

Questions

Is Sudoku Addicted 2 free?
Sudoku Addicted 2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ArcEmu free?
ArcEmu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sudoku Addicted 2 or ArcEmu have ads?
Neither Sudoku Addicted 2 nor ArcEmu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku Addicted 2 or ArcEmu?
Sudoku Addicted 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and ArcEmu every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sudoku Addicted 2 was updated on October 30, 2026 and ArcEmu on October 30, 2026.

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