Comparison

Sudoku Tutor vs Sudoku Pal

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 Pal

Features
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Sudoku Pal is a learn-first Sudoku app designed to teach you how to solve puzzles with confidence. Instead of guessing, you’ll learn real Sudoku techniques through step-by-step explanations, smart hints, and clear guidance. Whether you’re a beginner or want to improve your skills, Sudoku Pal helps you understand the logic behind every move.

Screenshots

Sudoku Tutor4 screens
Sudoku Pal3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sudoku Pal at every 10 days against Sudoku Tutor's every 3 weeks. Sudoku Pal also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads, 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

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 Pal every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Sudoku Tutor versus Sudoku Pal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku TutorSudoku Pal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKenichi NakagawaEnes Aydin

In-app purchases

None

Sudoku Tutor

No in-app purchases

None

Sudoku Pal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sudoku Tutor free?
Sudoku Tutor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sudoku Pal free?
Sudoku Pal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sudoku Tutor or Sudoku Pal have ads?
Both Sudoku Tutor and Sudoku Pal show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku Tutor or Sudoku Pal?
Sudoku Tutor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sudoku Pal every 10 days. Most recently, Sudoku Tutor was updated on September 30, 2026 and Sudoku Pal on October 11, 2026.

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