# fade! vs Number Match Grid

The clearest difference is review sentiment: fade! at 83% against Number Match Grid's 0%. fade! also leads on ratings volume (107 vs 28) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 12.0). Number Match Grid's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. fade! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Number Match Grid asks for nothing beyond the download.

Number Match Grid holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 107 and 28 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of fade!'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Number Match Grid's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | fade! | Number Match Grid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fade/id1155615992/reviews) | **[4.5 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-match-grid/id6751127655/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **107** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **82.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 23 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Topebox Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1386799933) | [PartyOnGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725376890) |

## What reviewers say

### fade!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fade/id1155615992)

A relaxing yet challenging puzzle game where tapping rings clears fog and saves fish. It offers a Zen-like experience designed to engage both your eyes and brain.

**Highlights:** Simple tap-to-score gameplay, Clear fog, Save fishes, Relaxing puzzle, Challenging gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads! | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😌 Soothing and calming experience
- 🎶 Amazing background music and sound effects
- ✨ Simple yet addictive gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging but not rage-inducing
- 💖 Beautiful minimalist design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Ads are intrusive and annoying
- 😵 Touch response issues on newer iPhones
- ⏳ Slow to reset
- 🗣️ Ads can be religiously biased
- 🤔 Lack of clear strategy for some users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or returns to home screen
- Touch input not registering correctly on iPhone XR
- Lagging issues

**Requested features**

- Expand color options (yellow, cyan, orange)
- Add an endless mode
- Different themes or color palettes
- Dark mode and light mode options
- Adjustable time limit


### Number Match Grid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-match-grid/id6751127655)

A relaxing number puzzle game with adjustable grid sizes and an easier diagonal pattern option. Features an undo function for mistakes and fewer advertisements for an uninterrupted experience.

**Highlights:** Varying grid sizes, Diagonal pattern option, Undo functionality, Fewer ads

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is fade! free?

fade! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Number Match Grid free?

Number Match Grid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, fade! or Number Match Grid?

Number Match Grid is rated higher. fade! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while Number Match Grid averages 4.5 from 28 ratings.

### Do fade! or Number Match Grid have ads?

Neither fade! nor Number Match Grid shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*