# TENSER > A falling digit puzzle game where players sum digits to ten to clear the board. (iPhone/iPad app by Paul Frisoli.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tenser/id537545910 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Paul Frisoli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568425763) - Category: Games, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.80/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 31 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2012-06-30 - Data updated: 2026-07-06 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tenser/id537545910/reviews.md ## What is TENSER? TENSER! Digits materialize and begin to fall… and stack up. By forming strings of digits that add up to TEN, the digits explode to clear space and rack up points. As play progresses, the numbers fall faster and faster, making play TENSER. EASY, RESPONSIVE CONTROLS! Transport the digit instantly by tapping to the left or right. When the digit turns completely red, it will fall. Or swipe down to drop the digit when you’re ready! SET THE TENSION LEVEL! The game allows you to set the TENSION… how many seconds you have before the digit falls. You can also play the game the way it was designed, with the TENSION increasing as the levels increase. WATCH OUT FOR VARIA-BULLIES! Suddenly yellow smiley faces start to fall! Use your reasoning skills to determine the value of these Varia-bullies, and watch for other surprises that may fall. Strategize to find the best way to clear more space. EARN OR PURCHASE BLASTERS AND FLIPS! Tap the blaster icon to turn the digit-in-play into a blaster to clear board space by causing adjacent digits to explode. Touch any played digit to flip its value from positive to negative or vice versa.  FOLLOW THE LEADER! There is a leader board for every TENSION level. Challenge yourself or try to beat your friend’s best score! TEACHER MODE! Discuss strategies while playing by using teacher mode to pause the game without covering the screen. ## Key features - Match digits to sum TEN - Adjustable falling speed - Special 'Varia-bullies' introduce challenges - Power-ups: Blasters and Flips - Global leaderboards - Teacher mode for strategy discussion ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Purchase One Flip | $0.99 | one-time | | Purchase Ten Flips | $1.99 | one-time | | Purchase Twenty Flips | $3.99 | one-time | | Purchase Fifteen Flips | $2.99 | one-time | | Purchase Twenty Five Flips | $4.99 | one-time | | Purchase Thirty Flips | $5.99 | one-time | | Purchase Thirty Five Flips | $6.99 | one-time | | Purchase Forty Flips | $7.99 | one-time | | Purchase Forty Five Flips | $8.99 | one-time | | Purchase Fifty Flips | $9.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 10) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tenser/id537545910/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Fun Game for adults and kids! *2020-04-28* Enjoy playing the game but also good to have the kids learn how to quickly add. Keeps them entertained for quite a while. ### 5/5 — Great Game!! *2020-04-27, version 3.0* This game is a lot of fun! Especially competing with your friends for top spot in the leader boards :) ### 4/5 — Update app *2017-06-09* Update app!!!!!!!!! **Developer response:** We updated it! Sorry for the delay. ### 5/5 — Intensifying *2012-10-02* The game is crazy addictive when you try to beat someone's high score you know. I try to play on my break times at work and right before bed. With frustrations on why making a silly mistake only makes me want to play more to correct it. ### 5/5 — Fun for everyone *2012-09-10* You can slow this game down for the kids and speed it up for yourself - quite fun. I like the spatial reasoning since I am not usually a numbers person. My daughter loves the adding and clearing a row. Good game to add into your apps! ### 5/5 — Fantastic!!!! *2012-09-07* This is my favorite kind of app, no need to read instructions, just hit start and play! It's challenging and addictive too! Can't get my 6 year old to stop playing, but he's learning math so play all night buddy! Just give me a turn too! ### 5/5 — Captain *2012-07-07* Great game lots of fun, and you sharpen your math skills while you're at it ### 4/5 — Don't need to be a math whiz *2012-07-01* I'm not great with numbers but found this game to be really fun. Great for a quick diversion waiting in line somewhere or for challenging yourself for fun. Really worth the buck! ### 5/5 — Very addicting and fun!! *2012-06-30* Very addicting game and fun to play!! Love it!!! :) ### 5/5 — Challenging *2012-06-30* I love how challenging yet fun this app is!! I'm addicted!! ## Frequently asked questions about TENSER ### What is the main objective of TENSER? The main objective of TENSER is to form strings of falling digits that add up to TEN. When a string sums to TEN, the digits explode, clearing space and earning points. The game becomes more challenging as digits fall faster. ### Can I adjust the difficulty in TENSER? Yes, TENSER allows you to set the 'TENSION' level, which controls how many seconds you have before a digit falls. You can also play with the tension increasing as levels progress, or set a consistent challenge. ### Are there any special items or power-ups in TENSER? TENSER features 'Blasters' that can be used to clear board space by causing adjacent digits to explode. You can also use 'Flips' to change the value of a played digit from positive to negative or vice versa, aiding in strategy. ### Does TENSER have a multiplayer or competitive mode? TENSER features a leader board for every TENSION level. This allows you to challenge yourself to beat your best score or compete against friends' scores. ### What are 'Varia-bullies' in TENSER? 'Varia-bullies' are yellow smiley faces that fall in TENSER. Players must use their reasoning skills to determine their value and strategize how to clear them and the surrounding digits. ### Is TENSER available on Android devices? Based on the provided data, TENSER is supported on iPhone and iPod. Information regarding Android availability is not included. ### How often is TENSER updated? TENSER was last updated on June 19, 2024, indicating active development and maintenance. The latest version is 4.0. ### Does TENSER contain advertisements? No, TENSER does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and play, with optional in-app purchases available. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.0 — 2024-06-19 UI updates ### 3.0 — 2020-04-27 IMPROVEMENTS: Corrected an issue where a digit would occasionally move in wrong direction. Updated leaderboards to use Game Center. NEW FEATURES: Earn or purchase blasters to clear digits and extend play! Earn or purchase flips to change digits from positive to negative and vice versa! A new Teacher Mode allows for pausing a game without covering the screen! ### 2.0 — 2014-10-31 Updated for iOS 6.0+ ### 1.3 — 2012-09-17 Improvements to game playability ### 1.2 — 2012-09-03 Improvements to game playability ## Apps similar to TENSER | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [War of the Heavens](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/war-of-the-heavens/id1466147690) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Games | | [Money Flip Sort](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/money-flip-sort/id6474188093) | — | Free | Games | | [Mummy Run Escape Game Forever](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mummy-run-escape-game-forever/id1431858397) | — | Free | Games | | [Baby Animals Kids Coloring Book For kindergarten and toddler](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baby-animals-kids-coloring-book-for-kindergarten-and-toddler/id1076467600) | — | Free | Games | | [Lifmo Çarkıfelek](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifmo-carkfelek/id1546071860) | — | Free | Games | | [NoOrdinaryStory](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noordinarystory/id1526116820) | — | Free | Games | ## More apps by Paul Frisoli - [Trapstax](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trapstax/id1568425761) All apps by Paul Frisoli: https://appshunter.io/developer/1568425763 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-06.*