Sudoku Tutor vs SUDOKU HINTS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sudoku Tutor
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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.
SUDOKU HINTS
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Enjoy Sudoku in a calm, beautifully designed environment that balances logic, relaxation, and fun. Whether you want to sharpen your mind or simply pass time peacefully, this app adapts to your mood. Solve classic Sudoku puzzles with smooth animations, clear grids, and thoughtful interactions that make every move satisfying. Need help? Use up to 50 smart hint options per game, designed to guide you without breaking the joy of solving. Hints are flexible and helpful—perfect for beginners and experienced players alike. Beyond puzzles, relax with time-pass experiences built into the app: • Soothing aquarium visuals • Elegant clock designs • Gentle animations that create a calming atmosphere Everything is crafted to keep the experience distraction-free, offline, and enjoyable at your own pace. Features • Classic Sudoku puzzles • Up to 50 hint options per game • Smooth and satisfying animations • Relaxing aquarium time-pass mode • Beautiful and unique clock designs • Clean, minimal, and intuitive UI • Works fully offline • Designed for both focus and relaxation
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SUDOKU HINTS at none against Sudoku Tutor's shown. SUDOKU HINTS also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Sudoku Tutor's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sudoku Tutor ships an update every 3 weeks, SUDOKU HINTS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sudoku Tutor | SUDOKU HINTS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kenichi Nakagawa | Prasad Tj |
In-app purchases
Sudoku Tutor
No in-app purchases
SUDOKU HINTS
No in-app purchases
Questions
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