Comparison

Swapperoo vs Sudoku Sketch

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

Head to head
About

Swapperoo

A strategic puzzle game where you match three tiles of the same color by tapping arrows to move them. Navigate challenging objectives and unique board manipulations to succeed. Offers numerous stages, challenges, and an endless mode for extended gameplay.

Highlights
  • Arrow-based tile movement
  • Match 3 tiles of the same color
  • Challenging objectives (chasing tiles, timed matches)
  • 38 freeform stages
  • 75 unique challenges
  • Endless mode
Features
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Swapperoo - the friendly puzzle game intent on your defeat. *New: the INFINITY update - Endless, Gauntlet and Timed Gauntlet modes! "incredibly clever, deeply strategic, has an inviting visual style that begs to be interacted with, and is just plain fun." Touch Arcade, 5 stars ***** The rules are simple: tap an arrow to move it in the direction it faces. Make a row of 3 tiles of the same color and the tiles disappear. If that sounds too easy, don't worry - you'll find yourself in situations that require clever manipulation of the game board. There's an assortment of objectives to keep you on your toes: tiles that chase you, tiles that must be matched within a few moves, tiles that must be protected, and lots more. As well as 38 freeform stages which play out differently every time, we have created 75 challenges with unique solutions and an endless mode, so the game is crammed with content to keep you busy! Crafted with care for your phone and tablet by the creators of the Quell puzzle trilogy. Thanks! Joe and Lewis (Fallen Tree Games).

About

Sudoku Sketch

This logic puzzle game offers an innovative take on the classic Sudoku experience. Enjoy an unlimited supply of puzzles with adjustable difficulty, pencil mark support, and customizable themes. Input numbers naturally with touch or Apple Pencil for a digitized experience.

Highlights
  • Unlimited Sudoku puzzles
  • Three difficulty levels
  • Pencil mark support
  • Variety of fun themes
  • Dark mode support
  • Optional timer
  • Apple Pencil input
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Take a break and give your brain some exercise with this innovative version of the classic number puzzler. Sudoku, a logic game that's become a worldwide sensation, starts with a 9x9 grid partially filled in with numbers. Your job is to figure out which numbers complete the grid by using a few simple rules: • Each row and column must contain the numbers 1-9 without repeating • Each of the 3x3 squares within the grid must also contain the numbers 1-9 without repeating Sudoku Sketch features an unlimited number of puzzles, three difficulty levels, support for pencil marks, a variety of fun themes (each with full support for dark mode), and an optional timer. Tap to select numbers or draw them with Apple Pencil for easy, natural input that's instantly digitized using the power of machine learning. All puzzles are generated on the fly but fully tested to ensure that they only have one valid solution so you won't get stuck with unsolvable or broken games. Create as many games as you want and work on them at your own pace.

Screenshots

Swapperoo4 screens
Sudoku Sketch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sudoku Sketch at 4.4 against Swapperoo's 4.2. Sudoku Sketch also leads on device support (6 vs 4) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). Swapperoo's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (92 vs 7). On review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

Swapperoo costs $2.99 and Sudoku Sketch $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sudoku Sketch holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swapperoo has 92 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Swapperoo's written reviews are positive against 71% of Sudoku Sketch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swapperoo ships an update every 4 months, Sudoku Sketch every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Swapperoo versus Sudoku Sketch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwapperooSudoku Sketch
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.2 (92 ratings)4.4 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.7% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings92 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFallen Tree Games LtdBitpress LLC

Customer experience

Swapperoo

All ratings92 ratings
Positive80.4%
Neutral7.6%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive65.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative20.0%

Sudoku Sketch

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral28.6%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Swapperoo

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Skulls explode despite power-up extending time
  • Power-ups disappear when resuming gauntlet mode
  • App crashes and won't open
  • Unable to delete or reinstall app
  • Progress lost after app minimization
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  • Game freezes completely
  • Partial download leaving app non-functional
  • Level progression stuck at certain points (Z3)

Requested features

11 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Colorblind mode with alternative colors/textures
  • Adjustable timer difficulty settings
  • More music tracks to reduce repetition
  • Undo button functionality
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  • Multiplier effects for chain matches
  • Bonus card accumulation system
  • Very Hard difficulty tier
  • Better power-up explanation and visibility
  • Lower sound effects volume option
  • Battery optimization improvements

Sudoku Sketch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Swapperoo

No in-app purchases

None

Sudoku Sketch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swapperoo free?
Swapperoo costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sudoku Sketch free?
Sudoku Sketch costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Swapperoo or Sudoku Sketch?
Sudoku Sketch is rated higher. Swapperoo averages 4.2 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Sudoku Sketch averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Swapperoo or Sudoku Sketch have ads?
Neither Swapperoo nor Sudoku Sketch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Swapperoo or Sudoku Sketch?
Swapperoo ships an update every 4 months, and Sudoku Sketch every 11 months. Most recently, Swapperoo was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sudoku Sketch on November 2, 2026.

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