Comparison

ARISE by SpellBound vs Numfuzzle

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

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About

ARISE by SpellBound

An augmented reality scavenger hunt game designed for children in healthcare settings. It uses wall decals and a reef mat to create an immersive experience that motivates movement and reduces pain perception.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality scavenger hunt
  • Play-based therapy for pediatrics
  • Motivates movement and reduces pain
  • Enhances patient comfort
  • Easy setup for hospitals
  • Encourages independent play
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Dive into ARISE, the underwater augmented reality scavenger hunt game played by kids, built for healthcare. A storm destroyed Hermy’s reef, and you found his message in a bottle! Will you answer his call and save the reef? HOW ARISE WORKS FOR HOSPITALS 1. Arrange the ten reusable wall decals in a patient's room, hallway, or activity room. 2. Place the ARISE reef mat on patient's bedside table. 3. Download and launch the ARISE by SpellBound app. 4. Point the device camera at the reef mat to activate gameplay. 5. Guide patient through gameplay and to the first wall decal, and watch them explore! HOW ARISE WORKS FOR PATIENTS 1. Tap on the ARISE by SpellBound app and ask your adult or nurse to help you get started. 2. Aim your camera at the bedside reef mat to create your character and begin the game. 3. In the reef, Hermy the hermit crab will give you your first mission. 4. Find the first wall decal to meet new friends and build your reef! PLAY-BASED THERAPY • Gamification motivates movement— Movement has long been a standard of care for adults. ARISE brings it to pediatrics with a scavenger hunt. • Helps reduce pain perception— Augmented reality has been found to reduce pain perception. ARISE features best-in-class AR that gets kids playing instead of hurting. • Enhances patient comfort— Fosters a kid-friendly environment. Provides a welcome distraction from the unfamiliarity of a clinical setting. • Creates moments of magic— ARISE's creative and immersive gameplay experience gives patients a reason to smile, even while working towards their recovery. EASY FOR HOSPITALS • No new hardware required— Unlike with VR, no technical equipment is necessary— your ARISE kit consists only of low-profile vinyl wall decals. • Saves valuable time & effort— Targets can be moved and placed anywhere, and setup or teardown takes mere minutes. It can be installed and staff trained in under 20 minutes. • Sanitizable and safe— ARISE's wall decals are easily detachable and are made of glossy vinyl, so staff can disinfect them in-between patients. • Encourages independent play— The game can be played and operated by a single child with a device, so it does not require hospital staff to constantly monitor or help. Interested in bringing ARISE to your hospital? Contact us at hello@spellboundar.com!

About

Numfuzzle

This addictive number puzzle game sharpens math skills and exercises the brain with a relaxing, stress-free experience. Select adjacent numbers that are the same or add up to 10 to clear the board and earn bonus points.

Highlights
  • Select adjacent numbers that are the same or add up to 10
  • Clear the board by creating empty spaces
  • Earn bonus points with Speed Bonus and Match Bonus
  • Utilize hints for assistance
  • Relaxing colors and music
  • Strategize moves for high scores
Features
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Match numbers. Clear the board. Ascend through the cosmos. Numfuzzle is the fun, relaxing number puzzle that keeps your brain sharp: learned in seconds, endlessly satisfying to master. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Simple, satisfying rules: match pairs that are equal or add up to 10 • A journey through 8 dreamy cosmic worlds, from Dawn to Galaxy • A gorgeous dark-glass look with soothing colors and music • Quick games that fit a coffee break, or long sessions that melt stress away • Sharpens mental math and focus while you unwind • 100% free to play: every world unlocks by playing, never by paying HOW TO PLAY • Tap two adjacent numbers that match or add up to 10 to clear them • Matches work across empty spaces, so every pair you clear uncovers new moves • Match the special wildcard symbols for a huge bonus • Clear more of the board, and clear it fast, for Match and Speed bonuses • Stuck? Your first 5 hints are free CLIMB THE COSMOS Every game carries you further on your ascent. Unlock new worlds, each with its own dreamy backdrop and its own wildcard: sun, earth, moon, star, comet, and beyond. Download Numfuzzle free and start your ascent today!

Screenshots

ARISE by SpellBound4 screens
Numfuzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ARISE by SpellBound at none against Numfuzzle's 3. ARISE by SpellBound also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Numfuzzle's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (29 vs 6). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Numfuzzle sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ARISE by SpellBound asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ARISE by SpellBound against 4.7 for Numfuzzle. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 29 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ARISE by SpellBound ships an update monthly, Numfuzzle weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ARISE by SpellBound versus Numfuzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARISE by SpellBoundNumfuzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings) — better4.7 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings629 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size343 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperALTality LLCCHRISTINA STOUT

Customer experience

ARISE by SpellBound

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

Numfuzzle

All ratings28 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

ARISE by SpellBound

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Numfuzzle

One-time3
  • +15$0.99
  • +40$1.99
  • +100$3.99

Questions

Is ARISE by SpellBound free?
ARISE by SpellBound is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Numfuzzle free?
Numfuzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ARISE by SpellBound or Numfuzzle?
ARISE by SpellBound is rated higher. ARISE by SpellBound averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Numfuzzle averages 4.7 from 29 ratings.
Do ARISE by SpellBound or Numfuzzle have ads?
Neither ARISE by SpellBound nor Numfuzzle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ARISE by SpellBound or Numfuzzle?
ARISE by SpellBound ships an update monthly, and Numfuzzle weekly. Most recently, ARISE by SpellBound was updated on November 3, 2026 and Numfuzzle on November 3, 2026.

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