Comparison

Count Up vs NC Blox

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

NC Blox

Experience a unique block puzzle game where blocks fall from four walls. Strategically move and rotate pieces to fill rows and clear space, offering a fresh challenge with multiple game modes and a twisted perspective.

Highlights
  • Blocks fall from four walls
  • Unique twisted view perspective
  • Sprint, Classic, and Marathon modes
  • Global leaderboards and achievements
  • On-screen arrow controls
  • Block rotation and dropping
Features
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Like playing block puzzle games? Play classic block puzzle game where blocks falling from four walls instead of one! Enjoy freedom of space, challenge twisted view! Imaging that you are looking into the square glass from the top. You see four walls and the bottom. The flat 2d blocks falling down from the walls one by one. Move them to fill rows or columns at the bottom, get scores for full rows and free some space for your next block! * Different block types for your choice * Mixed blocks to give you more varieties * Sprint, Classic and Marathon modes * Twisted view to challenge your brain * Global leaderboards and achievements Controls: * Use on-screen arrows to move block clockwise or counter-clockwise from one wall to another. * Rotate the block on the wall to position properly against the bottom. * Tap on the field to drop the block Enjoy our free block puzzle game, no ads! P.S: This is a free, non-profit implementation of once popular welltris game by Alexey Pajitnov

Screenshots

Count Up4 screens
NC Blox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: NC Blox at 11.0 against Count Up's 16.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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 NC Blox. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Count Up versus NC Blox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCount UpNC Blox
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMento Apps LtdLeonid Khramov

Customer experience

Count Up

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

NC Blox

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Count Up

No in-app purchases

None

NC Blox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Count Up free?
Count Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NC Blox free?
NC Blox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Count Up or NC Blox?
Count Up and NC Blox are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Count Up or NC Blox have ads?
Neither Count Up nor NC Blox shows ads.

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