Comparison

NumPlus vs 9 The Original

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

Head to head
About

NumPlus

This is a relaxing block drop puzzle game where you collect and combine numbered blocks to make them bigger. There's no time limit, allowing you to play at your own pace and strategize your moves. It's a great way to train your brain and is suitable for all ages.

Highlights
  • Block drop puzzle gameplay
  • Combine same numbers to increase value
  • No time limit for relaxed play
  • Rotate blocks before dropping
  • Brain training exercises
  • Suitable for all ages
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Collect the numbers, combine them, let's get bigger! "NumPlus" is a new block drop puzzle game that you can play slowly. You can drop a block at your own pace and there is no time limit, so you can play while slowly thinking about it. ***HOW TO PLAY*** ·Move drop the number block down with your fingers and gather 3 same numbers to get bigger! (Example: When three "4 blocks" are collected, it becomes "5 blocks") ·You can rotate with tap before moving down ·If block pile up higher than board it will be GAME OVER! As you get used to the game it will be better, so let's play a lot! It is also a nice free game for brain training. Recommended from children to adults. ***STAFF CREDITS*** AOTAKA STUDIO Game Planning and Programming: TOKUDA TAKASHI Game Graphic Design: TOKUDA AOI

About

9 The Original

Features
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'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.

Screenshots

NumPlus4 screens
9 The Original4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 9 The Original at none against NumPlus's shown. 9 The Original also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. NumPlus sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and 9 The Original sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NumPlus ships an update every 2 months, 9 The Original every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NumPlus versus 9 The Original: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumPlus9 The Original
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTAKASHI TOKUDAColin Greenaway

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NumPlus

One-time2
  • 300 COINS$0.49
  • 700 COINS$0.99
1 purchases

9 The Original

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is NumPlus free?
NumPlus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 9 The Original free?
9 The Original is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NumPlus or 9 The Original have ads?
NumPlus shows ads; 9 The Original does not.
Which is updated more often, NumPlus or 9 The Original?
NumPlus ships an update every 2 months, and 9 The Original every 3 days. Most recently, NumPlus was updated on October 24, 2026 and 9 The Original on October 25, 2026.

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