Comparison

Count Up vs The Number.

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

The Number.

A unique game where players select a number between 1 and 1,000,000 for a chance to win. It features three mini-games with online leaderboards and an interactive map showcasing global player activity and choice rationales.

Highlights
  • Number selection game
  • Three mini-games
  • Online leaderboards
  • Interactive global map
  • Discover user choice reasons
Features
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Welcome to The Number . An App experience like no other. The rules are simple - You must choose any number between 1-1,000,000. Will you have the mystery number? There can only be 1 winner. *Take part in a completely unique experience. *Play 3 mini games - each with online leaderboards. *View an interactive map to see where people have played around the world. *Discover the reasons behind users' choices from around the world. *This really is a unique Gaming/Art experience like no other. Are you 1 in a million?

Screenshots

Count Up4 screens
The Number.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Count Up at none against The Number.'s 4. The Number.'s advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). 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. The Number. sells 4 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 The Number.. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Count Up versus The Number.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCount UpThe Number.
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMento Apps LtdTaiwo Omisore

Customer experience

Count Up

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

The Number.

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Count Up

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

The Number.

One-time4
  • A Small Tip$0.99
  • A Medium Tip$2.00
  • A Big Tip$5.00
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  • A Huge Tip$10.00

Questions

Is Count Up free?
Count Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Number. free?
The Number. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Count Up or The Number.?
Count Up and The Number. are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Count Up or The Number. have ads?
Neither Count Up nor The Number. shows ads.

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