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24 alternatives to Paper Sudoku

Play sudoku like pen on paper, made for Apple Pencil

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Paper Sudoku launched in 2022; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Pro:Sudoku▲61

   Play Sudoku with Apple Pencil on iPad

   2021 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Sudoku Note▲7

   Sudoku, Note, Puzzle, Handwriting, Apple Pencil

   Jan 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3PP
   ProSudoku – Play Sudoku with Apple Pencil on iPad▲17

   2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Sudoku Round▲79

   A clean take on a classic game. No distractions - just fun!

   2020 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Not Evil Sudoku▲125

   Clean, minimalist & joyful Sudoku app for iPhone and iPad

   2023 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   SudoKoi▲81

   Your next favorite pastime, like Sudoku

   2021 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Paper Sudoku▲3

   Draw numbers, Solve faster

   Dec 2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Magic Sudoku - ARkit▲279

   Solve sudoku puzzles like magic with the power of AR

   2017 · its alternatives →

9. 9GT
   Got tired of all the spammy sudoku apps and built my own▲12

   2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    sudoku.coach▲177

    Play, learn, and more...

    2024 · sudoku.coach · its alternatives →

11. 11
    SudoSketch▲6

    Free online Sudoku you can write in

    Jul 2026 · sudosketch.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Crane Sudoku▲59

    Simple Sudoku game with focus on play anywhere, any time

    2022 · its alternatives →

13. 13IM
    I Made a Sudoku Game▲40

    Source: https://github.com/alabhyajindal/sudoku/blob/main/index.html

    2024 · sudoku-aj.netlify.app · its alternatives →

14. 14SW
    Sudoku with 0 Bells or Whistles▲48

    Hello HN, I've created a new Sudoku app for iOS and Android that prioritizes simplicity and privacy. It's free to download and use, and I'd be grateful for any feedback or suggestions. Features: > 4 difficulty levels, accessible at any time > No personal data collection of any kind > Clean, minimalistic design that focuses on the game > Takes up significantly less space than other popular apps (by a factor of about 10x) > Minimal use of advertisements I was frustrated by how many of the popular Sudoku apps feel excessively over-engineered, consume a lot of storage space and some that even…

    2023 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    A Daily Sudoku▲11

    Discover ultimate Sudoku. no ads, one purchase, endless fun!

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    [New Sudoku Game] No Ads — Free to Try ▲11

    Game Center, AI Replay, iCloud Sync & No Ads

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Scribble Online Whiteboard▲91

    Instant shared whiteboard. Draw on PDFs or images

    2018 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Sudoku for Kindle▲7

    An "app" to play Sudoku on your Kindle. Includes 150 puzzles

    2024 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    UsDoku▲68

    Play real-time multiplayer Sudoku.

    2020 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Nuzzle▲77

    Number puzzle game like sudoku.

    2017 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Sudoku Puzzle Game▲2

    Classic Sudoku: Timeless Logic Puzzle Fun

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    The Art of Sudoku (iOS)▲6

    Discover modern art by solving sudoku puzzles

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Logiqura▲4

    Sudoku, 2048 and a logic puzzle, in one app.

    Jul 2026 · logiqura-ads.web.app · its alternatives →

24. 24
    GridLab▲3

    Design Sudoku puzzles worth solving by hand

    May 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →