Comparison

Countdown Game & Solver vs Crowns Logic Game

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

Head to head
About

Countdown Game & Solver

Experience the "Numbers" round of a popular TV game show as a tile-based puzzle game. Solve arithmetic challenges by combining numbered tiles to reach a target number. Includes a powerful solver to find all possible solutions and share your progress with friends.

Highlights
  • Numbers game show rounds
  • Tile-based arithmetic puzzle
  • Universal solution solver
  • Millions of starting configurations
  • Share accomplishments via Messages
  • Runs on iPhone and iPad
Features
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Countdown is a game show on British television (French original: Des chiffres et des lettres). This app reworks the “Numbers” portion of the game show as a Scrabble®-like tile game for your iPhone or iPad. It includes a Universal Solver that finds all possible solutions to any Numbers puzzle you care to throw at it. Feature List: • The “Numbers” rounds of the Countdown game show, reworked as a Scrabble®-like tile game. • More than 11 million unique starting configurations at your disposal. (The precise figure is 11 918 700.) • Play the game by dragging numbered tiles onto the game board and progressively building up arithmetic expressions to a final result that matches the target number (or comes within ten of it). • Includes a Universal Solver that finds, within a few seconds, all possible solutions for a given initial configuration. Furthermore, if no solution is found, you can be sure that no solution exists. • In generating the list of solutions, the Universal Solver recognizes new solutions that are near-duplicates of pre-existing solutions — e.g., with minor variations in the order of the arithmetic expressions — and culls such new solutions in order to the keep the list of solutions manageable. • Fully integrated with Apple’s Messages app, so you can share your accomplishments with your friends and issue challenges to them. • A single universal app which runs on all your iOS devices: iPhone, iPad, and/or iPod touch.

About

Crowns Logic Game

This is a logic puzzle game where players strategically place crowns on a grid. Each row, column, and color region must have one crown, and adjacent cells cannot contain crowns. It offers over 1500 levels with varying difficulty and intuitive controls.

Highlights
  • Strategic crown placement
  • Grid-based logic puzzles
  • 1500+ difficulty levels
  • Progressive level unlocking
  • Intuitive tap controls
  • Automatic progress saving
Features
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Welcome to Crowns. Crowns is a puzzle game, expertly crafted to blend the timeless appeal of logic puzzles with innovative strategic elements. Designed to stand out in the gaming landscape, Crowns challenges players to master a sophisticated grid-based puzzle, where the goal is to strategically place crowns while adhering to specific rules. Each row, column, and color region must contain exactly one crown, and crowns cannot be placed in adjacent cells. Features: Intellectually Stimulating Gameplay: Engage in a unique mix of logic and strategy that will keep your mind sharp and entertained for hours. Visually Appealing Design: Enjoy a beautifully designed game with playful fonts and vibrant colors that enhance the gaming experience. Varied Difficulty Levels: Tackle over 1500 meticulously crafted levels, including easy, medium, hard, expert, legendary and more each offering a distinct challenge. Progressive Unlocking: Begin with the first level in each difficulty category and unlock new levels as you conquer each challenge. Simple, Intuitive Controls: Place and remove crowns with ease using straightforward tap controls, making the game accessible for all ages. Track Your Progress: Your progress is automatically saved, allowing you to resume your game anytime. Download Crowns now and dive into a world of logical challenges and strategic thinking. Whether you’re looking for a quick puzzle to solve or a complex challenge to immerse yourself in, Crowns offers something for everyone. Compete against your peers, climb the leaderboard, and prove your prowess. Can you complete all 60 levels and become the ultimate Crown Master? Find out today! Features: Engaging Gameplay: Enjoy a unique blend of logic puzzles and strategy, designed to keep your brain engaged and entertained. Beautiful Design: Experience a visually pleasing game with playful fonts and vibrant colors that make each level a joy to play. Multiple Difficulty Levels: Test your skills across 1500 easy, medium and hard levels, each carefully crafted to provide the perfect challenge. Progressive Unlocking: Start with the first level in each difficulty category and unlock new levels as you complete each challenge. Intuitive Controls: Easily place and remove crowns with simple tap controls, making the game accessible to players of all ages. Track Your Progress: Your progress is saved automatically, so you can pick up where you left off anytime.

Screenshots

Countdown Game & Solver4 screens
Crowns Logic Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown Game & Solver at none against Crowns Logic Game's 10. Countdown Game & Solver also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 61%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Crowns Logic Game's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 40) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Crowns Logic Game sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Countdown Game & Solver asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Countdown Game & Solver against 4.8 for Crowns Logic Game. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crowns Logic Game has 2.5K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Countdown Game & Solver's written reviews are positive against 61% of Crowns Logic Game's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Countdown Game & Solver ships an update every 3 weeks, Crowns Logic Game every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Countdown Game & Solver versus Crowns Logic Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCountdown Game & SolverCrowns Logic Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (40 ratings)4.8 (2.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better60.7% of reviews
Number of ratings402.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLawrence AnthonyBenjamin Miller

Customer experience

Countdown Game & Solver

All ratings40 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.5%

Crowns Logic Game

All ratings2,457 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive60.7%
Neutral19.7%
Negative19.7%

Bugs and requests

Countdown Game & Solver

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Crowns Logic Game

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Levels with multiple solutions
  • Ads appearing despite purchase to remove them
  • Incorrect placement detection
  • Repeated levels after certain point

Requested features

6 requests
  • More challenging levels
  • Unique solutions for all levels
  • Better hints and level progression
  • Undo button
  • Sync progress across devices
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  • Dark mode and customization options

In-app purchases

None

Countdown Game & Solver

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Crowns Logic Game

One-time10
  • Premium Icon Pack$0.99
  • Unlock All Levels$0.99
  • 100 Hints$0.99
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  • All Star Pack$1.99
  • Legends Pack$1.99
  • Symmetry Pack$1.99
  • Grandmaster Pack$1.99
  • Remove Ads Only$5.99
  • All Level Packs$6.99
  • Remove Ads & Unlimited Hints$7.99

Questions

Is Countdown Game & Solver free?
Countdown Game & Solver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crowns Logic Game free?
Crowns Logic Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Countdown Game & Solver or Crowns Logic Game?
Crowns Logic Game is rated higher. Countdown Game & Solver averages 4.7 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Crowns Logic Game averages 4.8 from 2.5K ratings.
Do Countdown Game & Solver or Crowns Logic Game have ads?
Both Countdown Game & Solver and Crowns Logic Game show ads.
Which is updated more often, Countdown Game & Solver or Crowns Logic Game?
Countdown Game & Solver ships an update every 3 weeks, and Crowns Logic Game every 5 days. Most recently, Countdown Game & Solver was updated on October 15, 2026 and Crowns Logic Game on October 20, 2026.

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