Puzzling with codes vs Magic Numbers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Puzzling with codes
This educational app helps children understand numbers and patterns by converting binary sequences into visual patterns. It offers various mini-codes, puzzles, and game types, making it ideal for learning between school lessons.
- Binary code conversion
- Pattern recognition
- Number sequence puzzles
- 30 mini codes
- 3 large puzzles
- 3 game types
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The codes in this application are based on ones and twos. The children will see a number sequence which they will have to convert into a pattern. By solving the pattern, the children will gain insight into numbers, understand their meaning and they will learn what a pattern is. The app also contains various puzzles and assignments, which makes the app perfectly suitable to play in between the lessons at school. This app contains: - 30 mini codes - 3 large puzzles - 3 types of games : mini codes, puzzles and a question mark puzzle You can find more information about my applications on my website. Kind regards, Dennis van Duin
Magic Numbers
This math app introduces basic mathematical concepts to children aged 3-7 through interactive activities. It focuses on developing number sense with counting, comparison, and decomposition, alongside exercises for addition, subtraction, grouping, and missing signs. Multiple languages are supported.
- Number sense development
- Counting items
- Comparing numbers and quantities
- Number decomposition
- Addition and subtraction exercises
- Grouping and missing sign practice
- Multiple language support
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Magic Numbers is a math app dedicated to 3-7 years old students. Thanks to 3 difficulty levels, kids are progressively introduced to mathematics basic concepts. The 3 main activities develop a strong number sense by counting items, comparing numbers and quantities, and decomposing numbers. 4 other activities are focused on training main maths exercices: addition, subtraction, grouping and missing sign. Languages available: English, French, Dutch, Spanish, German, Chinese.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Puzzling with codes at 100% against Magic Numbers's 50%. Puzzling with codes also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). Magic Numbers's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Puzzling with codes ships an update every 7 months, Magic Numbers every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Puzzling with codes | Magic Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dennis van Duin | Heutink Primair Onderwijs BV |
Customer experience
Puzzling with codes
Magic Numbers
In-app purchases
Puzzling with codes
No in-app purchases
Magic Numbers
No in-app purchases
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