# Tercet Puzzle — Clear the grid with sums

> Numbers grid puzzle game with linking mechanics and sum-based clearing. (iPhone/iPad app by Ludovic Debono.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tercet-puzzle/id6808591536 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ludovic Debono](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808591538)
- Category: Games, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free (on sale, was $2.99)
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: French (France), German (Germany), American English, Arabic, Korean, European Spanish, Greek, Italian, Japanese, European Portuguese
- Released: 2026-09-11
- Data updated: 2026-09-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tercet-puzzle/id6808591536/reviews.md

## What is Tercet Puzzle?

Tercet is a numbers game played on a grid. One digit is the sum of the others: the cells go.

THE RULE
Link neighbouring cells — in a line, along a diagonal, or bending at an angle. The path crosses freely over cells that are already empty. If the digit at one end equals the sum of all the others, they disappear. Empty the whole grid to win.

TWO WAYS TO PLAY
Snake: the chain is any length, three cells or ten. The longer it runs, the more it scores.
Trio: exactly three cells. Shorter, sharper, quicker.

THE LIFEBUOY
Every grid can be emptied — but the order of the moves can lose the way out. When no move is left, a lifebuoy winds the game back to the last playable moment and hands the grid back untouched, one breath before the mistake. One to start with, one more for every grid cleared without spending any.

WHEN IT ENDS
No lifebuoy left, and the game stops. It then shows the way out that existed, move by move.

THREE SIZES
9x6 to learn, 9x9 to settle in, 9x12 for no mercy.

FREE TO TRY
Snake and Trio each offer five free games. A single purchase then unlocks both games and every grid, for good. No subscription.

IT ALL STAYS ON THE PHONE
No account. No sign-up. No ads. No trackers. No network permission at all: the game cannot send anything anywhere, and it works on a plane, in a tunnel, or far from any signal.

Ten languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Greek, Arabic, Japanese, Korean.

## Key features

- Link neighboring cells to form sums
- Clear the grid by making digits equal the sum of others
- Two play modes: Snake and Trio
- Adjustable grid sizes (9x6, 9x9, 9x12)
- Lifebuoy feature to rewind mistakes
- Offline play, no ads, no trackers
- Supports ten languages

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tercet-puzzle/id6808591536/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Très bon de casse tête !

*2026-09-12*

Petit jeu de casse tête avec des règles très simples mais pas si facile que ça à réussir ! Très sympa 😊

## Frequently asked questions about Tercet Puzzle

### What is Tercet Puzzle?

Tercet Puzzle is a numbers game played on a grid where players link neighboring cells to form sums. The objective is to clear the entire grid by making a digit equal the sum of others.

### How do you play Tercet Puzzle?

You link cells in a line, diagonally, or at an angle. If the digit at one end equals the sum of all the others in the link, those cells disappear. The goal is to empty the whole grid.

### What are the different game modes in Tercet Puzzle?

Tercet Puzzle offers two modes: Snake, where the chain can be any length and scores based on length, and Trio, which uses exactly three cells for shorter, quicker rounds.

### Does Tercet Puzzle have ads?

No, Tercet Puzzle is ad-free. The description explicitly states 'No ads. No trackers.'

### Can I play Tercet Puzzle offline?

Yes, Tercet Puzzle can be played offline. It requires no network permission and works without a signal, making it ideal for travel.

### What grid sizes are available in Tercet Puzzle?

Tercet Puzzle offers three grid sizes: 9x6 for learning, 9x9 for a standard challenge, and 9x12 for a more difficult experience.

### How does the 'Lifebuoy' feature work in Tercet Puzzle?

The Lifebuoy feature in Tercet Puzzle provides a way to rewind the game to the last playable moment if you get stuck. You start with one and earn more by clearing grids without using them.

### What is the pricing for Tercet Puzzle?

Tercet Puzzle offers five free games in each mode to try. A single purchase unlocks all games and grids permanently, with no subscription required.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.5.0 — 2026-09-14

Tercet is now free to download. Snake and Trio each offer five free games, then a single purchase unlocks both games and every grid for good. No subscription, no ads.
Already bought Tercet? Nothing changes: everything stays unlocked.
Also fixed: the start screen now reopens the game in progress as it should.

### 1.4.0 — 2026-09-11

The lifebuoy hands the grid back closer to the fatal move. On the large grids, rewinds of several moves are half as frequent.

### 1.3.0 — 2026-09-11

No release notes.

## Apps similar to Tercet Puzzle

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Bus Tourist Craze](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-tourist-craze/id6804293598) | — | Free | Games |
| [SlipOut: Sort & Slide Puzzle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slipout-sort-and-slide-puzzle/id6808220340) | — | Free | Games |
| [Primes +](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/primes-plus/id859086296) | — | $0.99 | Games |
| [Secret Diorama](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-diorama/id6809313158) | — | Free | Games |
| [Flying Seats](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flying-seats/id6797666140) | — | Free | Games |
| [CombDoku: Honeycomb Sudoku](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combdoku-honeycomb-sudoku/id6802149241) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Games |

## More apps by Ludovic Debono

- [Novilune: Eclipse Almanac](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novilune-eclipse-almanac/id6808616169)

All apps by Ludovic Debono: https://appshunter.io/developer/6808591538

---

*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 2026-09-30.*
