Comparison

Sudoku Pal vs Sudoku Solver

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

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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.

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Sudoku Solver

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Sudoku Solver: Puzzle Master is the ultimate sudoku companion powered by advanced algorithms. Solve any puzzle instantly, scan puzzles with your camera, learn professional techniques step by step, and generate unlimited new puzzles. Whether you are a beginner learning the basics or an expert tackling Evil-level puzzles — this app has everything you need. — INSTANT SOLVER — - Enter any sudoku puzzle and get the complete solution in seconds. Our advanced algorithm handles puzzles of every difficulty — from Easy to Evil. - Real-time validation highlights errors and conflicts as you type. Never waste time on a wrong path again. - Smart candidate auto-fill shows all possible numbers for every empty cell. Focus on logic, not bookkeeping. — CAMERA SCANNER — - Point your camera at any sudoku puzzle — in a newspaper, book, or on screen — and the app instantly recognizes all digits using advanced OCR technology. - Review the scanned puzzle, make corrections if needed, then solve with one tap. The fastest way to go from paper to solution. — STEP-BY-STEP SOLVER — - Don't just get the answer — learn HOW to solve. The step-by-step mode walks you through each move with clear explanations. - See which technique is used at every step: Naked Pairs, Hidden Pairs, X-Wing, Y-Wing, and more. - Auto-play mode advances through steps automatically. Watch the puzzle solve itself while you learn. - Progress tracking shows how far along the solution you are. — 7 PRO TECHNIQUES — - Naked Pair & Hidden Pair: Eliminate candidates by finding number pairs locked in rows, columns, or boxes. - Naked Triple: Extend pair logic to three cells for deeper eliminations. - Pointing Pair & Box Line Reduction: Use box-line interactions to remove candidates across the grid. - X-Wing: Advanced pattern recognition across rows and columns to eliminate candidates at intersection points. - Y-Wing: Chain logic through three cells to make powerful eliminations that simpler techniques cannot find. — PUZZLE GENERATOR — - Generate unlimited new puzzles at 5 difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard, Expert, and Evil. - Easy puzzles are perfect for beginners with 22-26 clues. Evil puzzles push experts to their limits with minimal clues. - Never run out of puzzles to solve. Each generated puzzle has exactly one valid solution. — HISTORY & TRACKING — - Every puzzle you solve is saved automatically. Browse your history sorted by date, difficulty, or solve time. - Mini grid previews let you quickly identify past puzzles. Tap any entry to reload and review. - Premium users get unlimited history and bookmarks. — LEARNING MODE — - Interactive tutorials teach you each of the 7 solving techniques with real puzzle examples. - Filter tutorials by difficulty level to learn at your own pace. - Practice techniques on carefully crafted example puzzles designed to reinforce each method. — BEAUTIFUL DESIGN — - Stunning dark theme with glass-morphic design elements. Premium users can unlock the full dark mode experience. - Haptic feedback and sound effects make every interaction satisfying. - Clean, distraction-free interface lets you focus on the puzzle. — PREMIUM FEATURES — - Camera OCR Scanner - Step-by-Step guided solver - All 7 advanced techniques - Puzzle Generator (5 levels) - Unlimited history & bookmarks - Auto-fill candidates - Dark mode - Ad-free experience — LEGAL — Terms of Use: https://leanstudio.asia/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://leanstudio.asia/privacy-policy — SUPPORT — Have questions, feedback, or feature requests? Contact us at: support@leanstudio.asia Download Sudoku Solver: Puzzle Master today and never get stuck on a sudoku again!

Screenshots

Sudoku Pal3 screens
Sudoku Solver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sudoku Pal at 5.0 against Sudoku Solver's 1.0. Sudoku Pal also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads 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 Solver sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Sudoku Pal asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sudoku Pal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Sudoku Pal versus Sudoku Solver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku PalSudoku Solver
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnes AydinLEAN ASIA CO., LTD

In-app purchases

None

Sudoku Pal

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Sudoku Solver

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Weekly Plan$3.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Sudoku Pal free?
Sudoku Pal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sudoku Solver free?
Sudoku Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sudoku Pal or Sudoku Solver?
Sudoku Pal is rated higher. Sudoku Pal averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Sudoku Solver averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Sudoku Pal or Sudoku Solver have ads?
Both Sudoku Pal and Sudoku Solver show ads.

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