Comparison

Math24 Puzzle vs Matchsticks Mania

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Math24 Puzzle

This math puzzle game challenges you to reach the number 24 using four cards with basic arithmetic operations. It's designed to enhance mental calculation, memory, and imagination skills for all ages. Share your achievements and tackle bonus stages for an extra challenge.

Highlights
  • Use four numbers to make 24
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Myriad and single answer stages
  • Tutorial for beginners
  • Share results on social media
  • Bonus stages with difficult questions
Features
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◆◆Elementary school level question an adult can not solved◆◆ You can play this game even your math is not so good also. This puzzle game is for all people. And make power up your mental calculations, memory ability and imagination ability. ■□How to play□■ Use 4 cards(number) math to 24. ※Math = Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division That is all. [Myriad answers in the stage] [Only one answer in the stage] [Someone solved in 10 seconds] [Someone can not solved permanently] You can play first stage with tutorial. So easily you will learn how to. ■□SNS World challenge□■ Stage clear. Package clear. You can share image of result immediately. ※Not share the process of math. ■□Bonus stage□■ Many difficult question in this stage. ※You can play it for free ■□Play in real life□■ You can play math24 with your family or friend. The app will tell you how to play. ■□The app for you□■ ・If you like sudoku, brain training or puzzle game. ・If you want play with boy friend, girl friend, friend or family. ▼Special Thanks 「魔王魂 http://maoudamashii.jokersounds.com」

About

Matchsticks Mania

Engage your brain with a classic puzzle game that challenges you to solve intricate problems by rearranging matchsticks. Progress through increasingly difficult levels, from simple math equations to forming geometric shapes. Test your logic and see if you can master all the puzzles.

Highlights
  • Move matchsticks to solve puzzles
  • Math equation puzzles
  • Forming squares puzzles
  • Forming triangles puzzles
  • Increasing difficulty levels
  • Easy to learn, hard to master
Features
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Matchsticks Mania is one of those easy to learn but hard to master games. You start off with some easy puzzles and as you progress it gets EXTREMELY difficult. Solve the puzzles by moving matchsticks around. There are three main puzzle types 1. Math equations. 2. Forming squares. 3. Forming triangles Give it a go and see if your friends are as smart as you!

Screenshots

Math24 Puzzle4 screens
Matchsticks Mania4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Math24 Puzzle at 87% against Matchsticks Mania's 35%. Math24 Puzzle also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Math24 Puzzle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Matchsticks Mania sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Math24 Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Math24 Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 35% of Matchsticks Mania's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math24 Puzzle ships an update every 2 months, Matchsticks Mania every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Math24 Puzzle versus Matchsticks Mania: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath24 PuzzleMatchsticks Mania
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (41 ratings) — better4.1 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews87.2% of reviews — better34.8% of reviews
Number of ratings41 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.09.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQQ TSUBASAVweeter Limited

Customer experience

Math24 Puzzle

All ratings40 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive87.2%
Neutral8.1%
Negative4.7%

Matchsticks Mania

All ratings18 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive34.8%
Neutral17.4%
Negative47.8%

Bugs and requests

Math24 Puzzle

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ads cover game elements
  • Hint system rewards not received
  • Charged without confirmation

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more levels
  • Option to buy an ad-free version
  • Add a hint function
  • Add a timer for practice
  • Ability to skip or flip cards

Matchsticks Mania

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Math24 Puzzle

One-time1
  • Premium stages$1.99
6 purchases

Matchsticks Mania

One-time6
  • 5 hints$0.99
  • Remove ads$1.99
  • 10 hints$1.99
Show 3 more
  • 20 hints$2.99
  • Unlock all levels$4.99
  • 50 hints$4.99

Questions

Is Math24 Puzzle free?
Math24 Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Matchsticks Mania free?
Matchsticks Mania is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Math24 Puzzle or Matchsticks Mania?
Math24 Puzzle is rated higher. Math24 Puzzle averages 4.4 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Matchsticks Mania averages 4.1 from 18 ratings.
Do Math24 Puzzle or Matchsticks Mania have ads?
Both Math24 Puzzle and Matchsticks Mania show ads.
Which is updated more often, Math24 Puzzle or Matchsticks Mania?
Math24 Puzzle ships an update every 2 months, and Matchsticks Mania every 6 months. Most recently, Math24 Puzzle was updated on November 1, 2026 and Matchsticks Mania on November 11, 2026.

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