Sudoku Kensei
David Shapiro Games iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Sudoku Kensei is a free Games app for iPhone and iPad by David Shapiro. Rated 4.3/5 from 3 ratings. Requires iOS 17.6. Updated October 13, 2026.
- Rating
- 4.3
- 3 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 31 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Oct 13
- 2026 · v2026.4.1
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About Sudoku Kensei
Sudoku Kensei is a powerful Sudoku game and teacher designed to help you understand and solve puzzles — not just fill in the boxes. SOLVE SMARTER WITH VISUAL FINDERS Turn on any finder and the board lights up with color-coded hints. Naked Singles, Hidden Singles, Box Exclusions, Naked Pairs, Triples, Quads, and more — each technique is highlighted so you can see the logic, not just the answer. Finders never solve for you; they show you where to look. ADVANCED FISH PATTERNS (PRO) Tackle the toughest grids with X-Wing, Swordfish, and Jellyfish finders. Each pattern is highlighted with color-coded cells and backgrounds. Select a digit on the keypad to isolate one fish at a time — perfect for studying and learning advanced technique. SCAN ANY PUZZLE Point your camera at a printed book, magazine, or on-screen puzzle, or scan from an existing photo or screen capture of a puzzle. Review recognized digits before solving, and correct any misreads with a tap. SMART CANDIDATE MANAGEMENT Show all pencil marks with one tap. Automatic candidate tracking eliminates impossible values as you solve. Pro users can convert naked singles one at a time or all at once with the built-in solvers. SAVE, EXPORT & SHARE Save in-progress games and pick up where you left off. Pro version includes ability to import and export any puzzle as a QR code to share with friends. MAKE IT YOURS Choose custom colors for your answers, scanned clues, candidates, and highlights. Adjust font sizes, pick cell-first or keypad-first entry, and configure display preferences to match how you like to work. FREE & PRO The free version includes 10 free puzzle scans, all basic finders through naked and hidden pairs, and candidate customization. Upgrade once to unlock: • Fishy pattern finders: X-Wing, Swordfish, Jellyfish • Advanced multiples: Triples, Quads, Quintets • Convert Next Singles and Convert All Singles solvers • Unlimited puzzle scans • Import/Export puzzles • Additional pro features (and more coming soon!)
What’s new
Version 2026.4.1 · Updated October 13, 2026
Minor bug fixes; changed order of options on scan (photo library first)
App privacy
The developer, David Shapiro, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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