Comparison

SudoEarth vs Glimmer Grove

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

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About

SudoEarth

Features
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SudoEarth is a calm, zen-aesthetic sudoku game. No ads. No trackers. No notifications. Just sudoku, painted in watercolor across five real geographies โ€” Iceland, Kyoto, Tuscany, Norway, and Scotland. A SUDOKU WORLD TOUR Each chapter is a place. Iceland's aurora-lit fjords. Kyoto's bamboo grove. Tuscany's honey hills. Norway's cold-blue waterfalls. Scotland's misty highlands. Solve 30 puzzles in each chapter to complete the journey. 150 hand-tuned puzzles in version 1.0, every one verified to have a unique solution. MIRA โ€” A GENTLE COACH Stuck on a puzzle? Mira, your in-game guide, offers three-tier progressive hints โ€” direction first, then technique, only the answer if you ask twice more. The hint flow respects your pace: nothing is given before you've asked. Mira's tier-3 ground-truth gate means the answer is always correct, never an AI guess. WILDLIFE COLLECTION Each chapter has a hand-painted anchor wildlife โ€” Arctic fox, Japanese macaque, Tuscan owl, Norwegian reindeer, Scottish wildcat. Complete a level to unlock the painting. Walk into the Wildlife tab anytime to see your collection. DESIGNED FOR CALM SudoEarth's design language is rice-white paper, soft watercolor washes, italic serif chapter titles, hand-drawn ink icons. No saturated alarming red anywhere โ€” even the "out of hints" state lands on warm gold, not shouty red. The whole app is locked to light mode for now, deliberately, to match the airy notebook feel. OFFLINE-FIRST Every puzzle works offline. The rule-engine fallback means even Mira's hints work without a network โ€” your hints just route locally instead of through our server. Your puzzle progress is saved locally first, then optionally synced to your other devices via Apple Sign-in. PRIVACY-FIRST We do not track you. We do not sell your data. We do not show ads. SudoEarth uses Apple Sign-in's anonymous identifier โ€” we never see your name or email. Crash diagnostics use Firebase Crashlytics with no personal information attached. Full details at sudoearth.app/privacy. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Free play comes with 3 Mira hints per day. SudoEarth Premium unlocks unlimited Mira hints. Two plans โ€” Monthly and Yearly. Both are auto-renewable subscriptions and renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; you can cancel anytime in iOS Settings โ†’ your name โ†’ Subscriptions. The yearly plan offers the best per-month value. REQUIREMENTS - iOS 26 or later - iPhone or iPad - Optional: Apple Sign-in for cross-device sync LINKS - Privacy Policy: https://sudoearth.app/privacy - Terms of Service: https://sudoearth.app/terms - Support: support@sudoearth.app Auto-renewable subscription terms and conditions: SudoEarth Premium subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate displayed at purchase. You can manage and cancel your subscription by going to iOS Settings โ†’ Apple ID โ†’ Subscriptions after purchase.

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Glimmer Grove

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Deep in a forgotten forest, something is glimmeringโ€ฆ Welcome to Glimmer Grove โ€” a match-3 adventure bursting with color, charm, and just a little bit of magic. Swap enchanted tiles, wake ancient guardians, and restore the grove one dazzling cascade at a time. A JOURNEY THROUGH FOUR REALMS Wander the Grove Trail across 1,000 hand-tuned levels and four breathtaking biomes โ€” golden Sunrise Meadow, tropical Moonlit Pond, shimmering Crystal Hollow, and the lava-lit Skyroot Ruins. Every 25 levels a Guardian awaits: the Ember Hare, the Moss Turtle, the Moon Owl, and the fearsome Storm Raccoon. Beat them all and their crowns (and app icons!) are yours. MATCHES WITH REAL MAGIC Line up four and hatch a Dragonfly that clears the whole row. Sprout Beam Seeds, forge Bloom Bombs, and chase the legendary Rainbow Wild โ€” five in a row of pure chaos. Chain specials together and watch the entire board light up like a festival. YOUR FOX SIDEKICK Every match charges your fox friend's magic meter. Fill it and unleash a grove-shaking burst exactly when you need it. (The fox also gives out suspiciously good advice on the home screen. Listen to the fox.) FIVE WAYS TO PLAY: GROVE TRAIL โ€” the grand 1,000-level journey DAILY LANTERN โ€” a fresh puzzle every day, with streak rewards WEEKLY EVENTS โ€” limited-time twists and ticket trophies ZEN GROVE โ€” endless, pressure-free matching for cozy evenings INFINITY PUZZLE โ€” four difficulties, from Breezy to Mythic. Good luck. MORE TO EARN, EVERY SINGLE DAY Daily quests, a 7-day gift calendar, seasonal pass with two reward tracks, treasure chests, collectible avatars, and a hall of Challenges that turn your victories into crowns. Climb Game Center leaderboards and show the world (or at least your friends) who really rules the grove. MADE TO BE SAVORED No timers breathing down your neck. Play offline anywhere. Progress syncs safely through iCloud. Storm clouds, tangled vines, and mischievous obstacles keep your brain busy โ€” never your patience. The grove is waiting. The fox is pacing. The gems aren't going to match themselves. Download Glimmer Grove and let it shine!!

Screenshots

SudoEarth4 screens
Glimmer Grove4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SudoEarth at none against Glimmer Grove's shown. Glimmer Grove's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. SudoEarth sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Glimmer Grove sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SudoEarth ships an update weekly, Glimmer Grove every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
SudoEarth versus Glimmer Grove: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoEarthGlimmer Grove
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size30 MB284 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerๆœˆ ่ƒกOBX Software Corporation

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SudoEarth

Subscriptions2
  • SudoEarth Premium ยท Monthly$2.991 Month
  • SudoEarth Premium ยท Yearly$19.991 Year
10 purchases

Glimmer Grove

One-time10
  • Full Energy Refill$0.99
  • Infinite Energy โ€” 30 min$1.99
  • Starter Pack (one-time offer)$2.99
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  • Puzzle Rescue Bundle$3.99
  • Infinite Energy โ€” 2 hours$4.99
  • Ad-Free Grove Pass$4.99
  • Combo Master Bundle$5.99
  • Obstacle Crusher Bundle$5.99
  • Weekend Grove Pack$7.99
  • Season Pass Premium$9.99

Questions

Is SudoEarth free?
SudoEarth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Glimmer Grove free?
Glimmer Grove is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SudoEarth or Glimmer Grove have ads?
Glimmer Grove shows ads; SudoEarth does not.
Which is updated more often, SudoEarth or Glimmer Grove?
SudoEarth ships an update weekly, and Glimmer Grove every 3 days. Most recently, SudoEarth was updated on October 25, 2026 and Glimmer Grove on October 31, 2026.

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