Comparison

Sudoku Scanner and Solver vs Explode 2

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

Explode 2

Discover what your friends really think about you and each other with this interactive party game. It offers thousands of challenges, truths, and dares for endless fun at any gathering, whether in person or remotely. Prepare for hilarious revelations and exciting surprises.

Highlights
  • Over 5000 challenges, questions, truths, and dares
  • Spin the bottle and personal questions
  • 5 exciting game modes
  • In-person or remote multiplayer
  • Easy party creation and joining
  • Icebreaker and group engagement
Features
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Discover the Truth About How Your Friends See You (And the all the gossips!) with EXPLODE! Expose them but don't get Exposed! - EXPLODE is the number #1 best game to know what your friends think about you. - EXPLODE is the ultimate game to expose hilarious truths and daring challenges among friends. - EXPLODE is Perfect for any get-together, this game promises endless fun and surprises! Highlights: ENDLESS FUN Over 5000 unique challenges, questions, truths and dares, spin the bottle, and personal questions, ensure every game night spins like a wheel of unpredictable entertainment. 5 EXCITING MODES: Choose from many game modes to match any vibe! VERSATILE PLAY: Ideal for in-person or remote multiplayer, making it easy to connect and have fun anywhere. EASY SETUP: Simply join a party or create one! All participants must download the app. How to Play: Download the app from the App Store. One player creates the game and shares the game PIN up to up to 18 players. Friends join the party, spin the wheel, and dive into a mix of truths, dares, never have i ever, and guess who challenges. Just like a lie detector for your group, but way more fun! Why Choose EXPLODE? BETTER Than Traditional Group Games: Move over, spin the bottle, truth or dare, heads up, quizup, and cards against humanity. EXPLODE offers a fresh and exciting twist with its vast array of content that keeps every guess who moment thrilling. PERFECT ICEBREAKER: Whether you're breaking the ice or stirring up a clash, EXPLODE keeps everyone engaged and entertained. Download EXPLODE now and make every gathering a blast! Say goodbye to boring group game nights and hello to endless laughter and fun! *A SUBSCRIPTION IS REQUIRED TO ACCESS PREMIUM GAME MODES. The Terms of Use (EULA) can be found here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sudoku Scanner and Solver4 screens
Explode 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Explode 2 at none against Sudoku Scanner and Solver's shown. Explode 2 also leads on ratings volume (6.6K vs 1) and chart position (#22 vs unranked). Sudoku Scanner and Solver's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Explode 2 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. 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 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Explode 2 has 6.6K 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, Explode 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Sudoku Scanner and Solver versus Explode 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku Scanner and SolverExplode 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (6.6K ratings)
Positive reviews—47.6% of reviews
Number of ratings16.6K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank—#22 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB46 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperHavnørSebastien Menozzi

Customer experience

Sudoku Scanner and Solver

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

Explode 2

All ratings6,637 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative41.3%

Bugs and requests

Sudoku Scanner and Solver

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Explode 2

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Kicked out of the game for no reason

Requested features

2 requests
  • More free games
  • Dark mode option

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
4 purchases

Explode 2

Subscriptions4
  • Game Pass3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Game Pass3 Days trial$14.997 Days
  • Monthly$14.991 Month
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  • Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Sudoku Scanner and Solver free?
Sudoku Scanner and Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Explode 2 free?
Explode 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sudoku Scanner and Solver or Explode 2?
Sudoku Scanner and Solver is rated higher. Sudoku Scanner and Solver averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Explode 2 averages 4.8 from 6.6K ratings.
Do Sudoku Scanner and Solver or Explode 2 have ads?
Sudoku Scanner and Solver shows ads; Explode 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku Scanner and Solver or Explode 2?
Sudoku Scanner and Solver ships an update fortnightly, and Explode 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sudoku Scanner and Solver was updated on October 5, 2026 and Explode 2 on October 17, 2026.

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