# Letters and Numbers Countdown vs Number Conundrum

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Number Conundrum at 100% against Letters and Numbers Countdown's 59%. Number Conundrum also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Letters and Numbers Countdown sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Number Conundrum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Letters and Numbers Countdown | Number Conundrum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letters-and-numbers-countdown/id1219218384/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **114** | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Catherine Easton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537350588) | [Jonathan Cogzell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547266294) |

## What reviewers say

### Letters and Numbers Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letters-and-numbers-countdown/id1219218384)

Engage in word and math puzzles inspired by a popular TV show. Find words from letters and solve arithmetic challenges against the clock or other players. Improve vocabulary and mental math skills.

**Highlights:** Word unscrambling, Arithmetic calculations, Timed challenges, Multiplayer mode, Daily contests, Practice mode

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| One Time Offer - Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Buy 50 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 100 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 200 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Discount Pricing | $19.99 | one-time |
| Countdown Premium - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Excellent brain training and mental exercise
- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy navigation
- 🎮 Variety of game modes (letters, numbers, conundrum, combo)
- ⏱️ Practice and untimed modes for flexible gameplay
- 🎯 Daily challenges keep users engaged

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Misleading pricing - advertised as free but requires subscription
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app freezing issues
- 📖 Dictionary validation problems - rejects valid words
- 🔤 French language version has spelling and definition errors
- 📐 Numbers game interface is clunky and difficult to use

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch after updates
- Numbers game freezes at submission screen
- Submit button doesn't register correctly - shows 'no calculation' error
- Home button overlaps with consonant button causing accidental exits
- Multiplayer queue doesn't match players

**Requested features**

- Cloud save/account sync for data preservation across devices
- Global multiplayer mode similar to Wordament
- Allow letter tapping during letter reveal animation
- Auto-end round when correct answer is found
- Alternative dictionary options (Merriam Webster, Macquarie)


### Number Conundrum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-conundrum/id1560498263)

This game challenges players to reach a target number by combining numbered tiles with mathematical operators. It offers adjustable difficulty and can be played solo or with up to four players. The game provides a set of large and small numbers to use in each round.

**Highlights:** Target number creation, Numbered tile combinations, Mathematical operator use, Adjustable difficulty, 1-4 player support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Content And Ad Removal | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Letters and Numbers Countdown free?

Letters and Numbers Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Number Conundrum free?

Number Conundrum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Letters and Numbers Countdown or Number Conundrum have ads?

Letters and Numbers Countdown shows ads; Number Conundrum does not.

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