Comparison

Num Puzzle vs Idiom Solitaire

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

Head to head
About

Num Puzzle

This is a classic number-sliding puzzle game where you arrange tiles in sequential order. It offers multiple game modes, adjustable difficulty levels, and features like smart hints and a millisecond timer to enhance the challenge.

Highlights
  • Sliding gestures
  • Multi-touch support
  • Move multiple tiles
  • 4 game modes
  • 30 levels
  • Global leaderboard
  • Smart hints
Features
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Num Puzzle is a classic puzzle game, also known as Sliding Puzzle. Rules: Arrange the number tiles in order from left to right, top to bottom. Features: - Support for sliding gestures (move tiles without lifting your finger) - Multi-touch support - Move multiple tiles at once - 4 game modes (Classic, Blind, Path, Rotate) - 30 levels (from 3×3 to 10×10) - Global leaderboard - Smart hints - Move animation toggle - Millisecond timer - Dark mode support - Simple and elegant design - Social sharing Download Num Puzzle now and challenge your brain!

About

Idiom Solitaire

This puzzle game challenges you to fill in missing characters to form correct four-character idioms on a grid. It offers a relaxing way to learn Chinese culture and improve literary knowledge while enjoying engaging gameplay and a beautiful interface.

Highlights
  • Idiom puzzle gameplay
  • Breakthrough mode
  • Idiom interpretation and learning
  • Hint and help functions
  • Ancient and elegant interface
  • Social media login and progress sync
Features
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Idiom Guess(成語猜猜) is a puzzle and leisure breakthrough game that combines competition and fun. The game is educational and interesting. While relaxing, you can learn idioms, feel the charm of Chinese culture, and improve your personal literary quality in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. Rules explanation: Breakthrough word game, according to the known text on the 9 × 9 grid, fill in the scattered text below into the remaining spaces, so that each row and column form the correct four-character idiom. Game features: -過關斬將:Breakthrough mode, give full play to your ingenuity in order to successfully pass the level -Ancient and elegant game interface, gentle and soothing game music, relax your brain, enjoy your body and mind -The rules of the game are clear and simple to operate, and you will know it as soon as you play -When you encounter a problem, the hint and help function will help you pass it quickly -温故知新:Idiom interpretation helps you quickly understand the knowledge of idioms; the function of learning the old and knowing the new allows you to learn and not forget -賓客盈門:You are not alone when playing the game, as the game continues, poets and friends will come and join you. -密室逃脱:The alternative gameplay: escape from the secret room, use your ingenuity to win the game -千變萬化: Unlock the levels to win coins and decorate your own idiom world -招財進寶:Bring in wealth and treasure, and more surprise rewards, waiting for you to find -Support social media log in, synchronize game progress with one click -三人行必有我師:There must be a teacher for three people, challenge with a mentor and a friend, and make progress together. [Auto Renewable Ads Removal Subscription] ▸ Subscription Service: Remove the ads+Unlimited hints/energy ▸ Subscription Price: One month $2.99 USD or your local equivalent currency, Three months $7.99 USD, The yearly $19.99 USD. ▸ Subscription Payment: Once you confirm the payment, you can find the record in your iTunes Account ▸ Subscription Cancelation: Go to “Setting” -> “iTunes Store and App Store” -> “Apple Id”-> ”View Apple Id”-> “Account Setting” -> “Subscription” You have to cancel the subscription 24 hours before the end of the previous subscription ▸ Term of Use: https://agedstudio.com/static/terms_of_use_chinese_string_up_puzzle.html ▸ Privacy Policy: https://agedstudio.com/static/privacy_policy_chinese_string_up_puzzle.html

Screenshots

Num Puzzle4 screens
Idiom Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Idiom Solitaire at 3.3K against Num Puzzle's 289. Idiom Solitaire also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Num Puzzle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Idiom Solitaire sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Num Puzzle against 4.7 for Idiom Solitaire. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idiom Solitaire has 3.3K ratings behind it against 289, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Num Puzzle's written reviews are positive against 86% of Idiom Solitaire's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Num Puzzle ships an update every 2 months, Idiom Solitaire every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Num Puzzle versus Idiom Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNum PuzzleIdiom Solitaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (289 ratings)4.7 (3.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews — better85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2893.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.5 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB136 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer沃林 何Aged Studio Limited

Customer experience

Num Puzzle

All ratings289 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

Idiom Solitaire

All ratings3,253 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative11.7%

Bugs and requests

Num Puzzle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Idiom Solitaire

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Connection issues causing game freezes
  • Difficulty accessing paid features

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to save and revisit previous idioms
  • Synchronization between mobile and tablet devices

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Num Puzzle

One-time1
  • 移除广告$1.99
3 purchases

Idiom Solitaire

Subscriptions3
  • 移除廣告 + 無限提示/體力 - 一個月$2.991 Month
  • 移除廣告 + 無限提示/體力 - 一個季度$7.993 Months
  • 移除廣告 + 無限提示/體力 - 一年$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Num Puzzle free?
Num Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Idiom Solitaire free?
Idiom Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Num Puzzle or Idiom Solitaire?
Idiom Solitaire is rated higher. Num Puzzle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 289 ratings, while Idiom Solitaire averages 4.7 from 3.3K ratings.
Do Num Puzzle or Idiom Solitaire have ads?
Both Num Puzzle and Idiom Solitaire show ads.
Which is updated more often, Num Puzzle or Idiom Solitaire?
Num Puzzle ships an update every 2 months, and Idiom Solitaire every 4 weeks. Most recently, Num Puzzle was updated on November 2, 2026 and Idiom Solitaire on November 3, 2026.

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