mathdown vs Design Makers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
mathdown
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Using 2 big numbers and 4 small numbers, can you make the desired number using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Sounds easy, sometimes it is, sometimes it is not. The closest out of you and the computer wins. A fun easy game to learn, that is not always easy to win. Try to beat the computer, and take as long as you want. No ads, no in app purchases, no tracking.
Design Makers
Step into the role of a creative director on a TV show, transforming contestants' lives through room renovations and fashion makeovers. Engage with charming characters, unravel intriguing storylines, and enjoy mini-games for generous rewards.
- Room renovations and décor
- Fashion makeovers
- Story-driven challenges
- Character customization
- Mini-games and events
- Collectible souvenir cards
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Dive into one of the best design games ever! Experience yourself as the creative director of a new TV show - help the contestants change their lives for the better! Key features of the game: Executive assistant who is ready to help you 24/7. Charming characters with their own unique stories. Intriguing comics with unexpected plot twists. Selection of outfits from a variety of original items. Complete room renovations, including the placement of furniture and décor elements. Bright mini-games and colorful events with incredibly generous rewards. Themed souvenir card collections. Transform your guests and their rooms to unleash your design skills! The show is about to begin!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Design Makers at Free against mathdown's $0.99. Design Makers also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 38 months). mathdown's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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
Design Makers is free to download; mathdown costs $0.99 up front. Design Makers sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. mathdown asks for nothing beyond the download.
mathdown ships an update every 38 months, Design Makers weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | mathdown | Design Makers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 466 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JOhn Lyons | GAME Public SIA |
Bugs and requests
mathdown
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Design Makers
Reported bugs
2 issues- Game freezing on event page
- Game turning off in the middle of the game
Requested features
2 requests- New updates and free video for gems
- Different level game, not just matching items
In-app purchases
mathdown
No in-app purchases
Design Makers
- Small Ruby Pack$1.99
- Limited Offer$1.99
- Artist's Pack 1$3.99
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- Beginner Pack$3.99
- Growing Flowers Pack 1$4.99
- Chinese Restaurant Pack 1$4.99
- Restaurateur's Pack$5.99
- Amateur Pack$5.99
- Profit Pack #6$6.99
- Expert Pack$7.99
- Medium Ruby Pack$9.99
- Battle Pass$11.99
- Large Ruby Pack$14.99
- Profit Pack #5$19.99
- Profit Pack #4$22.99
Questions
Is mathdown free?
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Do mathdown or Design Makers have ads?
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