# 9 The Original — Can you beat it?

> Can you beat it? (iPhone/iPad app by Colin Greenaway.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9-the-original/id6740434561 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Colin Greenaway](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574495362)
- Category: Games, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 99 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian and 3 more
- Released: 2025-04-04
- Data updated: 2026-05-19
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9-the-original/id6740434561/reviews.md

## What is 9 The Original?

'9' is the new sliding puzzle game of 2025 that brings a refreshing mix of fun, relaxation, and brain-teasing challenge to your mobile device.
Get ready to unwind and stimulate your brain with this clever board puzzle that strikes the perfect balance between casual play and strategic thinking. 

The goal? Match tiles to form multiples of 9 using intuitive swipe controls. When no moves remain, your final score is the highest tile achieved on the board.
Climb the global leaderboard and see how your mind stacks up against the best puzzle players worldwide. 
Need a boost? You've got 3 lifelines to keep the challenge alive:

1. Shuffle – Mix up the tiles when you're stuck.
2. Explode – Blast away stubborn tiles.
3. Swap – Switch two tiles and find your next match.

If you're searching for a fun, relaxing, and challenging experience in 2025, "9" is the new go-to math sliding puzzle game. Simple to learn, endlessly engaging.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2025-04-07

Minor UI improvement

### 1.0 — 2025-04-04

No release notes.

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## More apps by Colin Greenaway

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- [CARGO CAREER](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cargo-career/id6739010359)

All apps by Colin Greenaway: https://appshunter.io/developer/1574495362

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