# Orixo vs Sumaddle

The clearest difference is ads: Sumaddle at none against Orixo's shown. Sumaddle also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Orixo's advantage is ratings volume (4.2K vs 767) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Orixo sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Sumaddle sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sumaddle holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orixo has 4.2K ratings behind it against 767, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Orixo's written reviews are positive against 95% of Sumaddle's.

Orixo ships an update every 2 months, Sumaddle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Orixo | Sumaddle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orixo/id1449230416/reviews) | **[4.9 (767 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sumaddle/id1552172214/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 767 |
| Positive reviews | 84.8% of reviews | **94.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Logisk Studio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/796814064) | [Jonathan Buchanan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540556286) |

## What reviewers say

### Orixo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orixo/id1449230416)

Engage your mind with a unique puzzle game featuring hundreds of levels. Swipe to fill cells based on numbered instructions, navigating around existing filled cells. Enjoy a relaxing experience with beautiful visuals and a meditative soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of hand-crafted puzzles, Relaxing and meditative soundtrack, Improves focus and creativity, Beautiful and immersive visuals, Cloud saving and achievements

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Portal Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Classic Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me a Coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| Treat Me to Lunch | $7.99 | one-time |
| Support a Coding Session | $11.99 | one-time |
| Fund My Future Projects | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and calming experience
- 🧠 Challenging and mentally stimulating
- 💎 Elegant and minimalist design
- 🎶 Soothing background music
- 🔓 Unobtrusive ads with option to remove

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Hidden undo/restart controls
- 📱 Lack of landscape mode support
- 💰 Ads can be disruptive for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not closing properly
- Levels not loading correctly on some devices

**Requested features**

- More level packs and increased difficulty
- Ability to keep undo/restart controls visible
- Cross-device progress sync


### Sumaddle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sumaddle/id1552172214)

This logic puzzle game transforms pencil-and-paper challenges into interactive brain teasers. Fit number combinations to clues using pure logic, with no mental arithmetic required. Enjoy over 150 free puzzles of varying difficulty, with built-in help and offline play.

**Highlights:** Interactive logic puzzles, Number combination fitting, Pure logic solving, Built-in help and mistake correction, Over 150 free puzzles, Offline play, Ad-free experience

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quirky, Pack 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Very Difficult Puzzles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Quirky, Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium 9x9 Puzzles, Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crafty, Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crafty, Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crafty, Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sneaky, Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sneaky, Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sneaky, Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tricky, Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tricky, Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tricky, Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Assorted Puzzles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Generator | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging game
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 👍 Helpful hint system
- 🚀 No ads or data collection
- 💡 Unique puzzle concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Automatic hints can be intrusive
- 🐛 Inability to replay completed puzzles
- 💡 Need more free/sample puzzles
- 💡 Difficulty progression could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- Losing progress when minimizing the app
- Inconsistent difficulty ratings

**Requested features**

- Ability to selectively pencil in notes
- More difficult puzzle options
- Synced progress across devices
- Detailed statistics and leaderboard


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Orixo free?

Orixo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sumaddle free?

Sumaddle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Orixo or Sumaddle?

Sumaddle is rated higher. Orixo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Sumaddle averages 4.9 from 767 ratings.

### Do Orixo or Sumaddle have ads?

Orixo shows ads; Sumaddle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Orixo or Sumaddle?

Orixo ships an update every 2 months, and Sumaddle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Orixo was updated on September 23, 2026 and Sumaddle on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
