Paper Sudoku

Name: Paper Sudoku
Rating: 4.9 (1088 reviews)
Author: Tobeas Brennan

Play like pen on paper

Free · In‑App Purchases

1.1K Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Puzzle
Developer

Tobeas Brennan
Language

EN
+ 3 More
Size

34.9
MB

iPad

The joy of sudoku is putting pen to paper, 'Paper Sudoku' recreates that experience while giving all the benefits of digital sudoku. Designed for use with Apple Pencil, this app lets you play unlimited puzzles as though writing on paper. Auto-fill notes on demand. Learn how to play with the interactive solver mode. Pencil marks & highlight support to aid even the most complex of solving strategies. Check your puzzle for errors with one click.

Ratings & Reviews

4.9

out of 5

1.1K Ratings

Awesome app! Just 2 suggestions…
08/23/2023

kellybb1x
Update: I wish I could give 6 stars. Hats off to the developer! The app was just updated and I saw that the pen colors were added and the backgrounds were fixed for dark mode! That was a real quick turnaround and it shows the care that goes into this app. I’ll be recommending it to my friends as well. 13/10!really love how the app functions. It’s simple and I liked that there was a one time purchase rather than a subscription. Best app I’ve found for my Apple Pencil for sudoku! I would just suggest maybe 2 more pen colors? The white and blue can be hard to see. Finally, not all of the backgrounds show up which is disappointing because they look like they’d be cool! Otherwise, fantastic job developers.

Developer Response
Thank you for your feedback. In v2.7 (out now) I’ve added some more pen colours and improved visibility of the blue pen in dark mode. The backgrounds should now be fixed 🙂Glad you’re enjoying the app!
Awesome app! Just 2 suggestions…
08/23/2023

kellybb1x

Update: I wish I could give 6 stars. Hats off to the developer! The app was just updated and I saw that the pen colors were added and the backgrounds were fixed for dark mode! That was a real quick turnaround and it shows the care that goes into this app. I’ll be recommending it to my friends as well. 13/10!really love how the app functions. It’s simple and I liked that there was a one time purchase rather than a subscription. Best app I’ve found for my Apple Pencil for sudoku! I would just suggest maybe 2 more pen colors? The white and blue can be hard to see. Finally, not all of the backgrounds show up which is disappointing because they look like they’d be cool! Otherwise, fantastic job developers.
Developer Response 08/22/2023
Thank you for your feedback. In v2.7 (out now) I’ve added some more pen colours and improved visibility of the blue pen in dark mode. The backgrounds should now be fixed 🙂Glad you’re enjoying the app!
Best Apple Pen Compatible Sudoku App! <3
03/16/2023

AshleeLC
This sudoku app is full of great features, and I absolutely love that the app is compatible with my apple pen! The learning mode is so helpful, and I love watching my average solve time get lower and lower as I figure out how to more effectively solve the puzzles. The ads are few and far between, so while premium isn't an absolutely necessary purchase to not get slammed by ads like with some apps, I highly recommend purchasing premium purely to support a great app and its developer(s)! Everything is beautifully designed, user friendly, and any sudoku lover, from beginner to expert, will get hours of fun and entertainment from this app. :)
Best Apple Pen Compatible Sudoku App! <3
03/16/2023

AshleeLC

This sudoku app is full of great features, and I absolutely love that the app is compatible with my apple pen! The learning mode is so helpful, and I love watching my average solve time get lower and lower as I figure out how to more effectively solve the puzzles. The ads are few and far between, so while premium isn't an absolutely necessary purchase to not get slammed by ads like with some apps, I highly recommend purchasing premium purely to support a great app and its developer(s)! Everything is beautifully designed, user friendly, and any sudoku lover, from beginner to expert, will get hours of fun and entertainment from this app. :)
Perfect sudoku game
1d ago

amberbrown1295
I will give you the con before the pro; there is a glitch with the highlighter if you like to strike through whole lines when the boxes are more full. This doesn’t happen every time either.Okay pros: highlight any number, everything’s free, ads do not bombard you (very few), auto note taking, auto error highlight, the option to turn those features off. You can write with your Apple Pencil and apparently 3rd party too. There are tips if you want to learn, and hacks if you’re a speed runner. Honestly worth the shot to try it, again it’s free. I paid for the app to show support.

Developer Response
Thank you for your feedback! I have addressed the highlighter issue you described in version 3.1 (releasing tomorrow), it should now allow strokes crossing multiple cells.
Perfect sudoku game
1d ago

amberbrown1295

I will give you the con before the pro; there is a glitch with the highlighter if you like to strike through whole lines when the boxes are more full. This doesn’t happen every time either.Okay pros: highlight any number, everything’s free, ads do not bombard you (very few), auto note taking, auto error highlight, the option to turn those features off. You can write with your Apple Pencil and apparently 3rd party too. There are tips if you want to learn, and hacks if you’re a speed runner. Honestly worth the shot to try it, again it’s free. I paid for the app to show support.
Developer Response Dec 18
Thank you for your feedback! I have addressed the highlighter issue you described in version 3.1 (releasing tomorrow), it should now allow strokes crossing multiple cells.
Best ‘paper’ game for Apple Pencil
01/25/2023

Pila808
This is by far the best implementation of an Apple Pencil interface for a game traditionally played on paper. Other games require you to write a particular way in a particular area of the screen and still occasionally struggle with handwriting recognition. In this app, the input is intuitive in that you write directly in the square, and your handwritten number remains on screen (though the app digitally converts it behind the scenes and changes color if the app is unable to recognize the number). Very accurate, very smooth, and the closest approximation to playing on paper.
Best ‘paper’ game for Apple Pencil
01/25/2023

Pila808

This is by far the best implementation of an Apple Pencil interface for a game traditionally played on paper. Other games require you to write a particular way in a particular area of the screen and still occasionally struggle with handwriting recognition. In this app, the input is intuitive in that you write directly in the square, and your handwritten number remains on screen (though the app digitally converts it behind the scenes and changes color if the app is unable to recognize the number). Very accurate, very smooth, and the closest approximation to playing on paper.

We've been hard at work implementing the most requested features: Smarter Note Recognition - Your handwritten notes are now recognized automatically - Matching notes are deleted when you fill a related cell (optional setting) - Double-tap cells to highlight matching notes across the board - Use the highlighter in automatic notes mode to cross out notes New Customization Options - Set a custom action for Apple Pencil Pro squeeze gesture - Choose your preferred highlight color for numbers and notes - Dark mode app icon Bug fixes and performance improvements

Version 3.1

Dec 19

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