# Nines Puzzle vs MarbleRipple

The clearest difference is rating: Nines Puzzle at 5.0 against MarbleRipple's 4.5. Nines Puzzle also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). MarbleRipple's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nines Puzzle sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. MarbleRipple asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nines Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nines Puzzle | MarbleRipple |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nines-puzzle/id1505201355/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marbleripple/id6814512651/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 64 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thang Vu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1269408753) | [Chien Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809495371) |

## What reviewers say

### Nines Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nines-puzzle/id1505201355)

A casual puzzle game combining number merging and connection mechanics. Players drag numbered blocks to a honeycomb grid, merging smaller numbers to create larger ones. The goal is to reach the number nine, which clears the board, or fill the entire grid to end the game.

**Highlights:** Number merging gameplay, Honeycomb grid layout, Block rotation, Board clearing mechanic, Simple drag-and-drop controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10000 coins package | $24.99 | one-time |


### MarbleRipple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marbleripple/id6814512651)

Guide luminous marbles to prevent them from reaching the drain by matching three or more of the same color. Utilize smart matches and chain reactions to clear paths and overcome challenges across numerous river routes. Enjoy a relaxing, one-thumb gameplay experience that works offline.

**Highlights:** Match-3 marble shooting gameplay, Bounce shots off walls, Chain reactions and combos, 500 unique river routes, Offline play support, One-thumb controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nines Puzzle free?

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

### Is MarbleRipple free?

MarbleRipple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Nines Puzzle or MarbleRipple?

Nines Puzzle is rated higher. Nines Puzzle averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while MarbleRipple averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Nines Puzzle or MarbleRipple have ads?

Nines Puzzle shows ads; MarbleRipple does not.

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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.*