Comparison

Swocle vs Number Merge

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Swocle

Engage your mind with a math puzzle game offering four distinct modes: Clock, Journey, Exercise, and Random. Solve numerical challenges, customize quizzes, and utilize hints to improve your skills. It's a fun way to keep learning and practicing math.

Highlights
  • Four game modes (Clock, Journey, Exercise, Random)
  • Customizable quizzes and exercises
  • Hints and Jokers for assistance
  • Adjustable difficulty and task ranges
  • Progress tracking and level restarting
  • User-defined number and operator inclusion
Features
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Swocle has 4 exciting modes: In Clock mode you will be working with an alarm clock, the time on the clock is 14:59. Using the numbers on the clock you will need to calculate 1 first (5-4=1), next you need to calculate 2 (5-4+1=2), then 3 (4-1=3), etc. During your quest to break the world record you will receive all sorts of help and tips. Later on in the game you will be able to select any time you desire. In Journey mode you will start with all numbers from 0-9. After any of the 10 levels you will need to drop one number, increasing the difficulty. Some functions, brackets and operators are only available at the higher levels. You can configure the range of the tasks you want to complete in the settings. You can also review your progress and drop a different number for a level or even restart a level. In Exercise mode you can complete a Quiz that you created yourself or was sent to you by a family member, friend, or teacher (you can even send confirmation once the task is completed). The exercises are completely customizable in the settings; you can define what number, function or operator would be allowed or even mandatory and set the range of tasks to complete. You can also control the access to Hints & Jokers. In Random mode you will be given a random task. You can configure the range of the tasks you want to complete and choose how many numbers you want to play with in the settings. Hints help you to solve the current task. The needed numbers, functions, brackets, and operators will light up. The helper at the bottom of the screen will also provide better suggestions. Once you have used a Hint you cannot earn any Stars or Jokers. Hints are always free! Using a Joker will give you the answer. Your number of Jokers is limited, but you can earn them by completing tasks without using Hints. Jokers are also available in the App store. Swocle is a game everyone can enjoy, no matter their math level, NEVER STOP LEARNING!

About

Number Merge

Features
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Merge the numbers on the board to hit the target. Simple to learn, hard to put down. Number Merge is a calm, clever maths puzzle. Each level gives you a target and a handful of numbers. Pick a number, pick an operator, then tap another number to merge them. Keep going until one number is left. If it matches the target, you've solved it. HOW TO PLAY • Tap a number to pick it up • Choose +, −, × or ÷ • Tap another number to merge the two • Use every number and finish on the target FEATURES • 100 handcrafted levels across Easy, Medium, Hard and Intense • Boards of up to nine numbers, including negatives • Every level is guaranteed to have a solution • Stuck? Watch a short video for a hint that shows the next move • Quick tutorial to get you started • Relaxing music and satisfying haptic feedback • Plays offline • No timers, no lives, no pressure • Remove all ads with a one-off purchase, and hints become free

Screenshots

Swocle4 screens
Number Merge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Number Merge at none against Swocle's 4. Swocle's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Swocle sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Number Merge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swocle ships an update every 14 months, Number Merge every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Swocle versus Number Merge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwocleNumber Merge
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 14 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWiebe-Bob NoordhoekBlossom Labs Ltd

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Swocle

One-time4
  • 10 Jokers$0.99
  • 5 Coins$0.99
  • 50 Jokers$9.99
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  • 100 Coins$9.99
None

Number Merge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swocle free?
Swocle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Number Merge free?
Number Merge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Swocle or Number Merge have ads?
Number Merge shows ads; Swocle does not.
Which is updated more often, Swocle or Number Merge?
Swocle ships an update every 14 months, and Number Merge every 15 months. Most recently, Swocle was updated on October 9, 2026 and Number Merge on October 24, 2026.

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