Comparison

Numurs vs XLII

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Numurs

Effortlessly convert numbers into their written word form. Simply input a number using the numeric keypad, and this tool will instantly transcribe it for you. All core features are free, with an optional in-app purchase to customize your home screen icon.

Highlights
  • Number transcription
  • Numeric keypad input
  • Instant conversion
  • Free core features
  • Home screen icon customization (in-app purchase)
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You think you deserve the Pulitzer Prize for your latest book, report or even the love letter you wrote for your beloved one? But... there is this number, and you wonder how to transcribe it. Stop worrying! With Numurs, it's just as simple as writing a message (and even more faster)! Numurs is a simple but useful tool that allows you to transcript numbers. Just type the number with the numeric pad, and, that's it, Numurs does the rest. All the features are free (and will remain free). However, the application contains a single in-app purchase that allows you to support the team. In return, you'll be able to edit your home screen icon.

About

XLII

Features
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XLII - Explore Numbers and Numerals help you learn about, discover, and explore number and numerals from around the world, ranging from familiar Roman numerals to the ancient KharoαΉ£αΉ­hΔ« script. You even can use your camera to scan numbers and convert them to an interesting output format.Β  To achieve full immersion, use the XLII Clock widget to display the current date and time in a number format of your choosing directly in your Home Screen. XLII - Explore Numbers and Numerals supports: - Arabic numerals (naturally) - Roman numerals - Japanese numerals (including financial notation) - Babylonian Cuneiform numerals (base 60) - Aegean numerals (Linear B script) - Chinese counting rods (籌) - Egyptian Hieroglyphs - Suzhou numbers (θ˜‡ε·žη’Όε­) - Phoenician numbers - KharoαΉ£αΉ­hΔ« numerals - Brahmi numerals - Glagolitic numerals - Cyrillic numerals - Ge'ez numbers - Sundanese numbers - Tibetan numbers - Mongolian numbers - hexadecimal, binary, octal, vigesimal, etc. - spell-out notation for many languages Most formats are also accepted as input, e.g. you can convert from Roman to Cyrillic, from Ge'ez to binary, or from Japanese to Babylonian. Some (ancient) formats don't support large numbers.

Screenshots

Numurs4 screens
XLII3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XLII at none against Numurs's 1. Numurs's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Numurs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. XLII asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Numurs ships an update every 3 months, XLII every 9 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Numurs versus XLII: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumursXLII
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 months β€” betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS14.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthony Colomberotelethon k.k.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Numurs

One-time1
  • Support the team$0.99
None

XLII

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Numurs free?
Numurs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XLII free?
XLII is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Numurs or XLII have ads?
Neither Numurs nor XLII shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Numurs or XLII?
Numurs ships an update every 3 months, and XLII every 9 months. Most recently, Numurs was updated on November 3, 2026 and XLII on November 3, 2026.

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