Growing Numbers vs Mathica by LearnWithSherlock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Growing Numbers
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Growing Numbers is a beautifully simple, highly addictive puzzle game that tests your logic, spatial planning, and quick thinking. Drop blocks, apply mathematical modifiers, and merge areas on the grid to reach the target number. Whether you want to unwind with a casual brain-teaser or push your reflexes to the limit, there is a mode for you: • NORMAL MODE: Take your time. Plan your drops, maximize your merges, and see how high you can push the target. • TIMED MODE: Race against the clock! Every time you reach the target, you gain precious seconds. How long can you survive the countdown? • SPEEDRUN MODE: Pure adrenaline. Pick a target milestone (from 100 up to 50,000!) and reach it as fast as humanly possible. Perfect your strategy to climb the global speedrun leaderboards. FEATURES: • Tactical Tools: Stuck in a corner? Use the Eliminate, Swap, and Rotate tools to manipulate the board and save your run. • Collect Stars: Earn stars through skillful play, or buy them in the shop, to restock your tools. • Play Anywhere: A completely offline-friendly architecture means your progress, stars, and high scores are always safe, syncing automatically the next time you connect. • Achievements & Leaderboards: Unlock dozens of achievements and compete globally across all game modes. Can you hit the ultimate 50,000 target?
Mathica by LearnWithSherlock
This game combines numbers with basic arithmetic operations to solve puzzles. It offers multiple game modes, including a Mahjong-style challenge, a strategic mode, a fast-paced option, and a daily puzzle. It's designed to be mentally stimulating and enjoyable for puzzle enthusiasts.
- Combine numbers with +, -, ×, ÷
- Mahjong solitaire math puzzles
- Timed and untimed strategy modes
- Daily handcrafted puzzles
- Combo streaks and special blocks
- Result previews before moves
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From @LearnWithSherlock comes the math game that is actually fun. As we know, it's simple math! Combine numbers with +, −, × and ÷ to hit the target. Easy to learn, satisfying to master, and sneaky good for your brain. FOUR WAYS TO PLAY MATHICAJONG Mahjong solitaire, made of math. Every tile is a little sum like 9 + 6 or 3 × 5. Match two tiles that make the same number and clear the board. Earn up to three stars a level, build combos, crack Find X boards and survive the occasional Hard Level. Stuck? Hints and shuffles have your back. STRATEGY No timer, no pressure, just you and the puzzle. Place your numbers, spend your operator charges wisely, and hunt the perfect board clear. The higher you score, the more special blocks you discover. It's time to THINK! SPEED Blocks fall, you think fast. Steer them, drop them, and chain quick matches before the board fills up. They tell me this is hard. DAILY CHALLENGE One handcrafted puzzle a day, the same for everyone in the world. Solve it, keep your streak alive, and share your result. As we know, we do this one every day. New here? Score 5,000 in Strategy to unlock Speed and the Daily Challenge. WHY YOU'LL KEEP COMING BACK • Combos: chain fast matches to build your streak and unlock fresh block colors • Special blocks to discover, from golden blocks that double your points to bombs on a countdown • Result previews: see what a move makes before you commit to it • Board clears: wipe every block for big bonuses (zeros are your secret weapon) • Daily streaks: the puzzle resets at midnight and your streak is on the line • Relaxing classical music by Debussy, Chopin, Beethoven and more, with a song picker • Voice cheers when your combos chain up • Interactive tutorials that teach you by playing, in under a minute • Satisfying pops, bright bells, and combo fanfares on every move • Share cards for every mode to show off your best runs Perfect for puzzle lovers, math nerds, students sharpening their arithmetic, and anyone whose brain enjoys a good "aha" moment. No advanced math required. That is the whole point: simple numbers, clever moves, big satisfaction. Download MATHICA and find out why simple math is so hard to put down.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mathica by LearnWithSherlock at none against Growing Numbers's 3. Growing Numbers's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Growing Numbers sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Mathica by LearnWithSherlock asks for nothing beyond the download.
Growing Numbers ships an update every 5 days, Mathica by LearnWithSherlock every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Growing Numbers | Mathica by LearnWithSherlock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Deywen AB | Frontier Creators LLC |
In-app purchases
Growing Numbers
- Handful of Stars$0.49
- Mountain of Stars$1.99
- Remove Ads$2.99
Mathica by LearnWithSherlock
No in-app purchases
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