# Sudoku ⊞ vs Sudoku Scanner and Solver

The clearest difference is rating: Sudoku Scanner and Solver at 5.0 against Sudoku ⊞'s 4.4. Sudoku Scanner and Solver also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Sudoku ⊞'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (372 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sudoku ⊞ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Sudoku Scanner and Solver sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sudoku Scanner and Solver holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku ⊞ has 372 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sudoku ⊞ ships an update every 4 months, Sudoku Scanner and Solver fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sudoku ⊞ | Sudoku Scanner and Solver |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (372 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id902393148/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-scanner-and-solver/id6477549752/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **372** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TapMedia Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/359632753) | [Havnør](https://appshunter.io/developer/630262552) |

## What reviewers say

### Sudoku ⊞

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku/id902393148)

Enjoy a classic logic puzzle game with thousands of built-in challenges. Scan real-world puzzles using your device's camera and utilize helpful tools like a solver and pen mode. Features an attractive user interface for an enhanced experience.

**Highlights:** 5000+ built-in puzzles, Scan puzzles with camera, Integrated solver, Pen or pencil mode, Hint option, Attractive UI

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TapMedia PRO - 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Sudoku PRO (one-time fee) | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great Sudoku app
- 👍 Best on App Store
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Meditative and stress breaker
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Scanning doesn't work well
- 🐛 Scanner misidentifies values
- 🐛 Scanner places values where there aren't any
- 🐛 Selecting rightmost column is difficult
- 🐛 User interface not great

**Reported bugs**

- Scan from photos not working on iPhone 14
- Pencil marks not automatically disappearing
- Scanner misidentifies values
- Scanner places values where there aren't any
- Selecting rightmost column is difficult

**Requested features**

- One-time fee option
- Automatically remove pencil marks
- Improve scanning accuracy
- Improve user interface for cell updates
- Fix scanning issues on iPhone 14


### Sudoku Scanner and Solver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sudoku-scanner-and-solver/id6477549752)

Instantly scan and solve Sudoku puzzles from physical sources like newspapers and magazines using your device's camera. Import puzzles from your gallery, enter numbers, add notes, and get hints. An optional Pro upgrade allows viewing solutions in real-time through the camera.

**Highlights:** Scan Sudoku from paper, Import puzzles from gallery, Real-time solving on device, Enter numbers and notes, Get hints and help, View solution via camera (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Sudoku Scanner Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sudoku ⊞ free?

Sudoku ⊞ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sudoku Scanner and Solver free?

Sudoku Scanner and Solver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sudoku ⊞ or Sudoku Scanner and Solver?

Sudoku Scanner and Solver is rated higher. Sudoku ⊞ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 372 ratings, while Sudoku Scanner and Solver averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sudoku ⊞ or Sudoku Scanner and Solver have ads?

Sudoku Scanner and Solver shows ads; Sudoku ⊞ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sudoku ⊞ or Sudoku Scanner and Solver?

Sudoku ⊞ ships an update every 4 months, and Sudoku Scanner and Solver fortnightly. Most recently, Sudoku ⊞ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sudoku Scanner and Solver on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*