Comparison

Latch vs Sproutdoku

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

Head to head
About

Latch

Engage in a pure deduction game with a single, logical solution for every puzzle. Place nodes on a grid following simple rules, and use your reasoning skills to uncover the solution without any pressure or luck involved. Enjoy a clean design and offline play.

Highlights
  • 1,000 verified logic puzzles
  • Daily challenge puzzles
  • Build your solving streak
  • Clear, uncluttered design
  • Offline play supported
  • Ads can be switched off
Features
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Latch is a game of pure deduction. Every puzzle has one solution, and you can always reason your way to it - no guessing, no luck, no timers rushing you. Just you and a grid that rewards a clear mind. The rule is simple: Place one node in every row, every column, and every colored region - and no two nodes may touch, not even diagonally. From that single rule comes a surprising depth of logic. Mark the cells you've ruled out, place your nodes with confidence, and watch the solution reveal itself. What's inside: • 1,000 verified puzzles - every one checked for a single solution and a path of pure logic. Grids stay a comfortable size; it's the reasoning that deepens, from spotting a single forced cell to deductions spanning several regions at once. • A new daily challenge - one fresh puzzle every day, the same for everyone. • Build your streak - solve each day to keep your streak alive, and watch it climb. • Clear, uncluttered design - bright, distinct colors and nothing on screen but the puzzle. • Learn in a minute - a quick walkthrough teaches you everything; the depth comes from you. • Ads you can switch off - one small purchase removes the banner and between-level ads, for good. • Play anywhere, offline - no account, no sign-up, no connection required. No pressure. No randomness. Just the quiet satisfaction of a puzzle that always makes sense. Think you can solve them all?

About

Sproutdoku

A logic puzzle game where you plant sprouts in a grid following specific rules. It offers a growing garden of levels, helpful tools, and a global leaderboard. Enjoy a relaxing yet challenging brain-training experience.

Highlights
  • Grid logic puzzles
  • Sprout planting mechanics
  • 100 hand-tuned levels
  • Interactive tutorial
  • Timed challenges
  • Hint and sprout tools
  • Offline play
Features
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Meet Sproutdoku — a fresh take on grid logic puzzles. Plant a sprout in every row, every column and every color patch. Simple to learn in seconds, surprisingly deep to master. THREE SIMPLE RULES • One sprout per row and column • One sprout per color patch • Sprouts can never touch — not even diagonally Every level has exactly one solution, and you can always find it with pure logic. Mark impossible cells with an X, drag to mark whole lines, and take back marks freely with unlimited undo. But choose carefully where you plant: three wrong sprouts and the level is lost! A GARDEN THAT GROWS WITH YOU • 100 hand-tuned levels, from cozy 4×4 beds to sprawling 9×9 gardens • A gentle interactive tutorial teaches you everything in one minute • Difficulty peaks: special HARD and SUPER HARD levels mark your climb • Timed challenges appear as your skills bloom — beat the clock for bonus points, or extend time when a puzzle gets thorny HELPFUL GARDEN TOOLS • Hint: highlights cells the rules already rule out — the logic stays yours • Sprout: plants one correct sprout when you are truly stuck • Unlimited undo for your pencil marks, always free MORE TO LOVE • An adorable sprout buddy cheers you on • Climb the global leaderboard • Your progress is saved automatically — no account, no sign-up • Play offline, anywhere • Colorful, hand-crafted design that is easy on the eyes Fans of sudoku, Queens-style puzzles, star battle and binary logic grids will feel right at home — and anyone can pick it up in seconds. Sproutdoku is free to play. It contains ads and optional in-app purchases, including a one-time option to remove interstitial ads. Ready to grow your brain?

Screenshots

Latch4 screens
Sproutdoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sproutdoku at 34 against Latch's 11. Sproutdoku also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Latch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sproutdoku sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Latch against 4.8 for Sproutdoku. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 34 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Latch ships an update weekly, Sproutdoku every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Latch versus Sproutdoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLatchSproutdoku
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11 ratings)4.8 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1134 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 11 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB226 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOlivas Labs LLCPlayScout

Customer experience

Latch

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Sproutdoku

All ratings34 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.9%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Latch

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
7 purchases

Sproutdoku

One-time7
  • Handful of Coins$1.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99
  • Sack of Coins$7.99
Show 4 more
  • Chest of Coins$14.99
  • Vault of Coins$29.99
  • Hoard of Coins$54.99
  • Treasure of Coins$99.99

Questions

Is Latch free?
Latch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sproutdoku free?
Sproutdoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Latch or Sproutdoku?
Sproutdoku is rated higher. Latch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Sproutdoku averages 4.8 from 34 ratings.
Do Latch or Sproutdoku have ads?
Both Latch and Sproutdoku show ads.
Which is updated more often, Latch or Sproutdoku?
Latch ships an update weekly, and Sproutdoku every 11 days. Most recently, Latch was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sproutdoku on November 6, 2026.

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