Countdown Game & Solver vs CalcSprint
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Numbers game show rounds
- Tile-based arithmetic puzzle
- Universal solution solver
- Millions of starting configurations
- Share accomplishments via Messages
- Runs on iPhone and iPad
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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.
CalcSprint
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CalcSprint transforms mental math into an addictive, speed-focused game. Solve rapid-fire arithmetic challenges and watch your calculation speed soar. Gameplay: • Race against the clock with instant multiple-choice answers • Master addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division • Tackle progressive two-step calculations • Three difficulty levels that adapt to your skill • Real-time performance feedback and streak tracking Why CalcSprint: • Distraction-free interface designed for flow state • No accounts, registrations, or endless menus—play instantly • Daily challenges keep your mind sharp • Visual progress tracking: streaks, accuracy, speed metrics • Perfect bite-sized sessions: 2-5 minutes or marathon mode Ideal for students sharpening exam skills, professionals maintaining mental agility, or anyone seeking quick cognitive training. Boost focus, improve memory, and accelerate your arithmetic reflexes. Pure math gameplay, zero distractions. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countdown Game & Solver at none against CalcSprint's 1. Countdown Game & Solver also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). CalcSprint's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. CalcSprint sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Countdown Game & Solver asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Countdown Game & Solver | CalcSprint |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (40 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 40 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lawrence Anthony | Nadzeya Yashchuk |
In-app purchases
Countdown Game & Solver
No in-app purchases
CalcSprint
- Full Stats. All Year.$4.991 Year
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