Comparison

Count Up vs Vacuus

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

Head to head
About

Count Up

This math puzzle game challenges your mind by combining number tiles and operators to reach target totals. It helps improve mental arithmetic and problem-solving skills with no time pressure. Play offline, unlock achievements, and enjoy various grid sizes.

Highlights
  • Boost mental arithmetic
  • Master addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Play offline
  • Unlock achievements
  • Multiple grid sizes
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Challenge your mind with the addictive math puzzle that makes arithmetic fun! Combine number tiles and operators to reach target totals while unlocking achievements and improving your mental math skills. *** Why CountUp? *** • Boost mental arithmetic and problem-solving skills • Master addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division • Perfect for students, teachers, and math enthusiasts • No time pressure - think at your own pace • Completely offline - play anywhere, anytime • Suitable for all ages - from elementary school to adults *** How To Play *** Select number tiles and operators to build equations that reach the target total. Remember: it's a running calculation, so 4 + 5 × 6 equals (4 + 5) × 6 = 54. Find multiple solutions to unlock achievements and complete each grid. Your progress is automatically saved! *** 9 Exciting Achievements *** • "Solved": Reach the target • "Five Ways": Find 5+ unique solutions • "Three": Use only 3 tiles maximum • "Even/Odd": Use even or odd number of tiles • "Divide & Conquer": Include division in your solution • "Smooth Operators": Use all four operators • "Stay Positive": Solve without subtraction • "10+": Use only double-digit tiles *** Multiple Grid Sizes *** Start small or jump into bigger challenges: • 3×3 (9 tiles) - Perfect for beginners • 4×3 (12 tiles) - Step up the challenge • 4×4 (16 tiles) - For serious puzzlers • 5×4 (20 tiles) - Ultimate brain workout *** Features *** • Clean, intuitive interface • Progress tracking and statistics • Share your grids with friends • Regular updates and improvements Download now and start sharpening your math skills with this engaging puzzle game!

About

Vacuus

A logic puzzle game where players combine and operate icons in the correct sequence to make them disappear. It's designed to enhance short-term memory and planning skills through fun gameplay. Use clues when you get stuck to improve your score.

Highlights
  • Icon combination puzzles
  • Sequence operation gameplay
  • Score-based progression
  • In-game clues
  • Memory skill enhancement
  • Planning skill development
Features
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Combine and operate the icons in the proper order until they all disappear, the faster you do it, the better your score. If you don't know how to continue, use the available clues. It is an ideal game to work on short-term memory and planning skills, and always in a fun way!

Screenshots

Count Up4 screens
Vacuus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Count Up at none against Vacuus's 2. Vacuus's advantage is iOS requirement (13.1 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Vacuus sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Count Up asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Count Up against 5.0 for Vacuus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Count Up ships an update every 10 days, Vacuus every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Count Up versus Vacuus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCount UpVacuus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMento Apps LtdMar Martinez

Customer experience

Count Up

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Vacuus

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Count Up

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Vacuus

One-time2
  • Buy 10 hints$0.99
  • Buy 1 month of game$0.99

Questions

Is Count Up free?
Count Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vacuus free?
Vacuus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Count Up or Vacuus?
Count Up and Vacuus are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Count Up or Vacuus have ads?
Neither Count Up nor Vacuus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Count Up or Vacuus?
Count Up ships an update every 10 days, and Vacuus every 2 weeks. Most recently, Count Up was updated on October 23, 2026 and Vacuus on October 8, 2026.

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