Comparison

Sudoku Scan & Solver vs Sudoku Samurai Master

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku Scan & Solver

Effortlessly solve any Sudoku puzzle by scanning or uploading an image. Get instant solutions, check for mistakes, and edit the board with an intuitive interface suitable for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Scan Sudoku puzzles from photos
  • Instant puzzle solving
  • Mistake highlighting
  • Board editing
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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Sudoku Scan & Solve lets you capture or upload any Sudoku puzzle and get the solution in seconds! Features - Fast Scan: Snap a photo or choose an image for instant recognition - Instant Solve: Even the toughest puzzles are solved in a flash - Mistake Check: Highlight incorrect cells with clear visual feedback - Board Edit: Adjust or input numbers freely - Simple & Intuitive: Designed for both beginners and Sudoku masters Whether you’re practicing, tackling hard challenges, or aiming for prize contests, Sudoku Scan & Solve makes it effortless. Say goodbye to unsolved puzzles—scan, solve, and play smarter today!

About

Sudoku Samurai Master

Master the art of Sudoku with a beautifully crafted game. Train through escalating challenges, learn advanced solving techniques, and progress from Novice to Grandmaster. Enjoy daily puzzles and a clean, intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Hand-crafted campaign mode
  • Learn library with advanced techniques
  • Daily challenges
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Offline play
  • Smooth input and haptic feedback
Features
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Step onto the path of the Sudoku Samurai and master the most elegant puzzle ever made. Sudoku Samurai Master is a beautifully crafted sudoku experience built for players who want more than another grid of numbers. Train through a campaign of escalating challenges, learn the techniques real solvers use, and earn your way from Novice to Grandmaster — one disciplined move at a time. A SUDOKU GAME WITH PURPOSE • Hand-crafted campaign mode that takes you from your very first puzzle to expert-tier logic • A Learn library that teaches naked pairs, hidden singles, X-Wing, swordfish, and more — with interactive examples • Daily challenges to keep your streak alive • Beautifully designed board with smooth, satisfying input PLAY YOUR WAY • Easy, Medium, Hard, Expert, and Master difficulties • Hints, notes, auto-candidates, and mistake highlighting • Haptic feedback and a thoughtful sound design that stays out of your way • Works completely offline — no account required MASTER PASS (OPTIONAL) Unlock unlimited hints, the full Learn library, and the complete campaign with a one-time Master Pass purchase. Free players still get a generous slice of puzzles, lessons, and daily play. DESIGNED FOR EVERY DEVICE Optimized for iPhone and iPad with full support for landscape on tablets. Take your training anywhere. Sharpen your mind. Master the grid. Walk the way of the Sudoku Samurai.

Screenshots

Sudoku Scan & Solver4 screens
Sudoku Samurai Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sudoku Scan & Solver at none against Sudoku Samurai Master's 1. Sudoku Scan & Solver also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Sudoku Samurai Master's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Samurai Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sudoku Scan & Solver asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Sudoku Scan & Solver against 4.9 for Sudoku Samurai Master. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku Samurai Master has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku Scan & Solver ships an update weekly, Sudoku Samurai Master every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sudoku Scan & Solver versus Sudoku Samurai Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku Scan & SolverSudoku Samurai Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.9 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings111 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size247 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomoaki OkuboLucas Howlett

Customer experience

Sudoku Scan & Solver

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Sudoku Samurai Master

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Sudoku Scan & Solver

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Sudoku Samurai Master

One-time1
  • Full Game Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is Sudoku Scan & Solver free?
Sudoku Scan & Solver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sudoku Samurai Master free?
Sudoku Samurai Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sudoku Scan & Solver or Sudoku Samurai Master?
Sudoku Scan & Solver is rated higher. Sudoku Scan & Solver averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Sudoku Samurai Master averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.
Do Sudoku Scan & Solver or Sudoku Samurai Master have ads?
Sudoku Scan & Solver shows ads; Sudoku Samurai Master does not.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku Scan & Solver or Sudoku Samurai Master?
Sudoku Scan & Solver ships an update weekly, and Sudoku Samurai Master every 8 days. Most recently, Sudoku Scan & Solver was updated on November 5, 2026 and Sudoku Samurai Master on November 9, 2026.

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