Comparison

9 Maker vs Number Lab

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

Head to head
About

9 Maker

A relaxing 3x3 puzzle game where you place numbers to create rows that sum to 9 or contain identical numbers. Clear rows to earn points and unlock items. Test your strategic thinking in this engaging challenge.

Highlights
  • 3x3 Bingo style puzzle
  • Place numbers to sum to 9
  • Clear rows with same numbers
  • Score accumulation unlocks items
  • Relaxed gameplay
Features
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3x3 Bingo style puzzle game, 9 Maker. Be relaxed and enjoy it. Show your ability as much as possible! How to play - Press empty spaces to place three numbers in a row. - It will be removed if the sum is 9 or same numbers are gathered. - When accumulating scores, item will be created randomly.

About

Number Lab

Features
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Embark on a mathematical journey where numbers cascade down columns. Merge the bottom numbers with a satisfying click, adding them to create a new sum. Watch as your strategic choices unlock paths and guide the merged numbers to the right boxes below. Challenge yourself with varying levels of complexity and become the ultimate Number Merge master!

Screenshots

9 Maker4 screens
Number Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Number Lab at none against 9 Maker's 1. Number Lab also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 11 months). On price, ads, 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. 9 Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Number Lab asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

9 Maker ships an update every 11 months, Number Lab daily. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
9 Maker versus Number Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter9 MakerNumber Lab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCho KwangHyeonFEELCRAFTERS OYUN YAZILIM LIMITED SIRKETI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

9 Maker

One-time1
  • No Ads$0.99
None

Number Lab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 9 Maker free?
9 Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Number Lab free?
Number Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 9 Maker or Number Lab have ads?
Both 9 Maker and Number Lab show ads.
Which is updated more often, 9 Maker or Number Lab?
9 Maker ships an update every 11 months, and Number Lab daily. Most recently, 9 Maker was updated on October 16, 2026 and Number Lab on October 8, 2026.

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