Comparison

Sudoku Solver vs Sudoku Scan and Solve

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku Solver

Instantly solve any Sudoku puzzle by taking a photo or entering it manually. Get step-by-step hints to improve your game and understand solving techniques. Analyze and validate your progress with a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Instant puzzle solver
  • Step-by-step hints
  • Interactive solving grid
  • Easy puzzle input
  • Analyze and validate solutions
Features
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Master any Sudoku puzzle with Solve Sudoku—your go-to app for solving, learning, and conquering Sudoku grids with ease. Whether you're a beginner stuck on a tricky puzzle or a Sudoku expert looking to validate solutions, this app is your ultimate companion. Key Features: * Instant Solver: Snap a photo of your Sudoku puzzle or enter it manually, and get the solution instantly. * Smart Hints: Stuck on a tough spot? Receive step-by-step hints to improve your game and understand puzzle-solving techniques. * Interactive Grid: Solve puzzles at your own pace within the app, with color-coded highlights for rows, columns, and blocks. * Easy Input: Effortlessly input puzzles from newspapers, magazines, or digital platforms. * Analyze & Validate: Check your progress and ensure your puzzle has a valid solution. Perfect for: * Beginners learning Sudoku strategies * Experts solving difficult puzzles * Puzzle enthusiasts who want quick solutions Why Choose Solve Sudoku? * Clean, user-friendly interface * Fast and accurate solving technology * Designed for all levels of Sudoku players Solve smarter, play better, and never get stuck again. Download Solve Sudoku today and take your Sudoku skills to the next level! Download Now and Conquer Every Grid!

About

Sudoku Scan and Solve

Features
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Know if you got every cell right. Even your handwriting. Even mid-puzzle. Snap a sudoku from any newspaper, puzzle book, or screenshot. Your pencil answers turn green when right, red when wrong. No answer key, no eraser, no retyping digits. Works on the plane, on the train, anywhere. WHY IT'S DIFFERENT - Know if you got it right. Most scanners only see printed digits. This one checks your handwritten answers too. - Never get stuck. Reveal one cell, or the whole grid, in a tap. - 100% on-device. No internet, no account, no server. Photos and grids never leave your iPhone. - Two-second scans. Point, tap, done. No spinner. - Works on real paper. Folded newsprint, puzzle-book curl, dim cafe light. The grid detector handles it. - Camera or library or keyboard. Scan live, pick a screenshot, or type the puzzle in by hand. HOW IT WORKS Printed clues stay neutral. Correct answers glow green. Wrong answers flag red. Tap any empty cell to reveal one number, or solve the whole grid at once. MADE FOR - Solvers double-checking the last cell before claiming victory. - Parents and teachers verifying kids' work without the answer key. - Puzzle-book readers who want a safety net for pencil and paper. - Travelers solving puzzles offline on planes and trains. PREMIUM Unlocks unlimited scans and removes ads. Subscriptions auto-renew through Apple and can be managed any time from Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. PRIVACY Recognition and solving run locally on your iPhone. Puzzles are never uploaded. Anonymous diagnostics and ad identifiers cover crash reporting and ad delivery, both governed by your iOS settings. Privacy: https://www.oliveandco.dev/privacy/sudoku-scan-and-solve Terms: https://www.oliveandco.dev/terms/sudoku-scan-and-solve Support: hello@oliveandco.dev

Screenshots

Sudoku Solver4 screens
Sudoku Scan and Solve4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sudoku Solver at none against Sudoku Scan and Solve's 2. Sudoku Solver also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Sudoku Scan and Solve sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Sudoku Solver asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Sudoku Solver versus Sudoku Scan and Solve: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku SolverSudoku Scan and Solve
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperColdSea Innovation LimitedOlive & Co

In-app purchases

None

Sudoku Solver

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Sudoku Scan and Solve

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$0.991 Month
  • Premium$7.991 Year

Questions

Is Sudoku Solver free?
Sudoku Solver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sudoku Scan and Solve free?
Sudoku Scan and Solve is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sudoku Solver or Sudoku Scan and Solve have ads?
Sudoku Scan and Solve shows ads; Sudoku Solver does not.

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