Comparison

Sudoku Tutor vs Sudoku 9×9

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku Tutor

Features
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Learn Sudoku Instead of Just Solving It! Sudoku Tutor is more than a Sudoku solver. It teaches you how to solve Sudoku puzzles using real logical techniques. Simply scan a puzzle from a newspaper, magazine, book, or photo. The app analyzes the puzzle and explains each solving step with clear hints instead of immediately revealing the answer. Whether you're a beginner learning Sudoku or an experienced player improving advanced techniques, Sudoku Tutor helps you become a better solver. Features • Scan Sudoku with your camera • Import puzzles from your photo library • Correct recognition results manually • Step-by-step logical hints • Learn advanced solving techniques • Save puzzles and continue anytime • Clean and easy-to-use interface • Supports both beginners and experts Instead of giving you the solution, Sudoku Tutor teaches you how to think. Master Sudoku with logical solving techniques and enjoy improving your skills every day.

About

Sudoku 9×9

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Ultimate simplicity. An endlessly playable, logical puzzle. No unnecessary features. Just a pure, refined app for those who truly want to enjoy Sudoku. Featuring high-quality puzzles for everyone from beginners to advanced players, anytime, anywhere. Perfect for your daily commute or a relaxing break before bed. 【Key Features】 ◆ 4 Endless Difficulties Choose from Easy, Normal, Hard, and the newly added "Extreme" mode, which features the absolute minimum of 17 starting clues. We guarantee that every puzzle has a "unique solution" that can be solved purely through logic. No unfair guessing required. ◆ Built-in Solver Mode Input puzzles from newspapers or magazines to analyze and reveal the answers. With our latest update, you can also load your active game board with a single tap to help you out when you're stuck. It's a powerful tool that can even detect if a puzzle has "no solution" or "multiple solutions." ◆ Designed for Comfort ・Auto-save: Close the app anytime; you can always resume exactly where you left off. ・Error Highlighting: Duplicate numbers turn red instantly, helping you spot mistakes naturally without needing to toggle any settings. ・Dark Mode Support: Colors adjust automatically based on your device settings, making nighttime play easy on the eyes. ◆ Useful Tools ・Save Board Image: Save your work-in-progress or your completed masterpiece to your Camera Roll. Great for keeping records or sharing on social media! ◆ 100% Ad-Free No ads to interrupt your flow. Immerse yourself completely in the puzzle. For a quick brain workout or a refreshing break, give "Simple Sudoku" a try!

Screenshots

Sudoku Tutor4 screens
Sudoku 9×93 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sudoku 9×9 at none against Sudoku Tutor's shown. Sudoku Tutor's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sudoku Tutor ships an update every 3 weeks, Sudoku 9×9 every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Sudoku Tutor versus Sudoku 9×9: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku TutorSudoku 9×9
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKenichi NakagawaRyosuke Asano

In-app purchases

None

Sudoku Tutor

No in-app purchases

None

Sudoku 9×9

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sudoku Tutor free?
Sudoku Tutor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sudoku 9×9 free?
Sudoku 9×9 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sudoku Tutor or Sudoku 9×9 have ads?
Sudoku Tutor shows ads; Sudoku 9×9 does not.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku Tutor or Sudoku 9×9?
Sudoku Tutor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sudoku 9×9 every 2 months. Most recently, Sudoku Tutor was updated on October 25, 2026 and Sudoku 9×9 on October 25, 2026.

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