Comparison

Sudoku Scanner and Solver vs Code Busters

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku Scanner and Solver

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
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Scan and solve sudoku from newspapers, magazines and the likes directly on your iPhone or iPad! * Scan * Use the amazing 4K live preview to capture accurate representations of your sudoku from magazines or newspapers. Import directly from the device gallery to use screenshots from your digital subscriptions. * Solve * Once you have scanned your sudoku, it is available for solving on your device. Enter numbers, add notes or get hints and help from the app. * View solution * If upgraded to the Pro version, you can even view the solution through the camera while scanning. Peek over your feel sudoku solver's shoulder and instantly tell them what to type! * EULA * https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Code Busters

Engage your mind with a variety of puzzles including cryptograms, anagrams, crosswords, and Sudoku. This game offers over 500 levels and 10,000 quotes for an enriching intellectual adventure.

Highlights
  • Cryptogram puzzles
  • Anagrams
  • Crossword puzzles
  • Sudoku
  • Over 500 levels
  • Famous quotes
  • Code deciphering
Features
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Welcome to Code Busters: Word Puzzle Game Challenge your mind with Code Busters: Word Puzzle Game, an exciting puzzle adventure where logic, deduction, and word-solving skills come together. Decode hidden messages, connect numbers to letters, and uncover meaningful phrases as you work through hundreds of engaging challenges. Discover Hidden Messages Every puzzle is a unique challenge waiting to be solved. Use logic, recognize patterns, and follow clues to reveal secret messages and complete missing words. As you progress, puzzles become more complex, rewarding careful thinking and attention to detail. Train Your Brain with Logic Puzzles Designed for players of all skill levels, Code Busters: Word Puzzle Game combines word puzzles, brain teasers, and reasoning challenges into one enjoyable experience. Improve your vocabulary, strengthen your problem-solving abilities, and sharpen your critical thinking skills while having fun. Hundreds of Levels to Explore Enjoy hundreds of carefully crafted levels filled with clues, hidden phrases, and mind-bending challenges. Whether you enjoy word games, logic puzzles, riddles, or deduction-based gameplay, there is always a new puzzle ready to test your skills. A Fun and Rewarding Learning Experience Every puzzle encourages logical thinking and mental focus. Connect letters, solve patterns, and uncover complete messages using the information provided. With intuitive gameplay and satisfying progression, every solved puzzle feels rewarding. Features • Hundreds of challenging levels • Hidden messages and secret phrases to uncover • Logic puzzles, riddles, and brain teasers • Number and letter-based challenges • Helpful hints when you need assistance • Vocabulary and reasoning skill development • Suitable for beginners and puzzle experts alike If you enjoy word games, logic puzzles, hidden messages, and brain-training challenges, Code Busters: Word Puzzle Game is the perfect adventure for you. Follow the clues, solve the puzzles, and discover the satisfaction of cracking every challenge.

Screenshots

Sudoku Scanner and Solver4 screens
Code Busters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sudoku Scanner and Solver at 5.0 against Code Busters's 4.6. Code Busters's advantage is ratings volume (9.6K vs 1) and chart position (#17 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Scanner and Solver sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Code Busters sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sudoku Scanner and Solver holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Busters has 9.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku Scanner and Solver ships an update fortnightly, Code Busters every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Sudoku Scanner and Solver versus Code Busters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku Scanner and SolverCode Busters
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (9.6K ratings)
Positive reviews—14.1% of reviews
Number of ratings19.6K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#17 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB212 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHavnørSmartronic

Customer experience

Sudoku Scanner and Solver

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Code Busters

All ratings9,561 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral6.1%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews474 reviews
Positive14.1%
Neutral15.6%
Negative70.3%

Bugs and requests

Sudoku Scanner and Solver

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Code Busters

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezes before starting
  • Unable to play levels
  • Daily challenge calendar incorrect

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improve gameplay mechanics
  • Enlarge keyboard letters

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Sudoku Scanner and Solver

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Quarterly$4.993 Months
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$29.99
  • Sudoku Scanner Pro$39.99
18 purchases

Code Busters

One-time18
  • 10 Hints Offer$0.99
  • 100 Coins$1.99
  • 5 Magic Wand Mascot Offer$1.99
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  • 100 Coins1$1.99
  • 20 Hints Offer$1.99
  • 50 Hints Offer$2.99
  • Beginners Bundle$3.99
  • No Ads Discounted Offer$3.99
  • 5 Magic Wand$4.99
  • No Ads$4.99
  • No Ads Pack$5.99
  • 500 Coins$6.99
  • Crypto Bundle$7.99
  • Crypto Bundle1$9.99
  • 1000 Coins$12.99
  • Choose One All In One Bundle$13.99
  • Super Bundle$29.99
  • Legendary Bundle$44.99

Questions

Is Sudoku Scanner and Solver free?
Sudoku Scanner and Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Code Busters free?
Code Busters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sudoku Scanner and Solver or Code Busters?
Sudoku Scanner and Solver is rated higher. Sudoku Scanner and Solver averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Code Busters averages 4.6 from 9.6K ratings.
Do Sudoku Scanner and Solver or Code Busters have ads?
Both Sudoku Scanner and Solver and Code Busters show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku Scanner and Solver or Code Busters?
Sudoku Scanner and Solver ships an update fortnightly, and Code Busters every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sudoku Scanner and Solver was updated on October 5, 2026 and Code Busters on October 18, 2026.

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