Comparison

Sumaddle vs Deduce

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

Head to head
About

Sumaddle

This logic puzzle game transforms pencil-and-paper challenges into interactive brain teasers. Fit number combinations to clues using pure logic, with no mental arithmetic required. Enjoy over 150 free puzzles of varying difficulty, with built-in help and offline play.

Highlights
  • Interactive logic puzzles
  • Number combination fitting
  • Pure logic solving
  • Built-in help and mistake correction
  • Over 150 free puzzles
  • Offline play
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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• “Brilliant puzzle game”, UK App Store review Apr 2025 • “Best Puzzle Game I’ve Ever Played”, US App Store review Jan 2025 • “The ONLY iOS game I've never gotten tired of”, Reddit review Apr 2024 This type of logical puzzle was first seen in the Japan Puzzle Championship 2006 and is sometimes known as Doppelblock, or Smashed Sums. When played with pencil and paper, these puzzles can be hard work to solve. Sumaddle changes that by adding the essential element of interaction. This transforms the puzzles into intriguing brain teasers that unfold before your eyes. Each puzzle has a unique solution. Finding the solution involves fitting the number combinations to the clues. The app makes it easy to view the possible combinations, you don’t need to do any sums in your head. Instead, you can focus on using logic to narrow down the combinations and find a fitting arrangement. Some reasons why you will enjoy playing Sumaddle: • puzzles range in size and difficulty from small and simple to large and mind-blowing • more than 150 puzzles are included for free • all puzzles can be solved with pure logic, no mental arithmetic required • the sophisticated built-in help can explain the logical reasoning at each step and also fix mistakes if you go wrong • the built-in help is completely free, use it as much as you like • works offline (great for long journeys) • a high standard of accessibility, including comprehensive support for VoiceOver • ad-free play - there are absolutely no ads! IGRS age rating (Indonesia Game Rating System): 3+ Designed and developed in Winterthur, Switzerland

About

Deduce

Engage your mind with daily logic puzzles designed for all skill levels. Explore a vast archive of handcrafted challenges, with themed packs available for purchase. Enjoy a distraction-free experience focused purely on gameplay.

Highlights
  • Three daily puzzles (Easy, Medium, Hard)
  • Instant access to over 100 puzzles
  • Themed puzzle packs (free and paid)
  • In-app tutorial and strategy guide
  • Handcrafted puzzles with unique solutions
  • Ad-free, timer-free gameplay
Features
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Train your brain with Deduce — the ultimate daily logic challenge! Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned puzzler, Deduce delivers fresh, satisfying challenges every single day. Daily Puzzles • Three brand-new puzzles every day: Easy, Medium, and Hard • Ideal for a quick 5-minute challenge or a deep dive Instant Archive Access • Unlock and play over 100 puzzles right from the start • Explore past puzzles with the sleek calendar view Special Puzzle Packs • Download themed packs — some free, some available for purchase • New packs added regularly without needing an app update For All Skill Levels • Challenging enough to stump experienced puzzle fans • Great for teaching kids logical thinking Built-in Guide • Learn the ropes quickly with an in-app tutorial • Master subtle strategies as you go Every Puzzle is Handcrafted • One unique solution per puzzle • No guessing — all connections must be used Pure Gameplay, No Distractions • No ads, no timers, no pressure • Clean interface designed to keep you focused • Progress is saved automatically Deduce is your daily dose of logical satisfaction — quick to pick up, impossible to put down.

Screenshots

Sumaddle3 screens
Deduce4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sumaddle at every 3 weeks against Deduce's every 8 months. Sumaddle also leads on ratings volume (767 vs 2). Deduce's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Sumaddle sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Deduce sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Sumaddle against 5.0 for Deduce. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sumaddle has 767 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Sumaddle's written reviews are positive against 100% of Deduce's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sumaddle ships an update every 3 weeks, Deduce every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sumaddle versus Deduce: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSumaddleDeduce
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (767 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings767 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan BuchananMark Mainwood

Customer experience

Sumaddle

All ratings767 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.0%
Negative4.1%

Deduce

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Sumaddle

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Losing progress when minimizing the app
  • Inconsistent difficulty ratings

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to selectively pencil in notes
  • More difficult puzzle options
  • Synced progress across devices
  • Detailed statistics and leaderboard

Deduce

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Sumaddle

One-time15
  • Quirky, Pack 5$0.99
  • Very Difficult Puzzles$0.99
  • Quirky, Pack 1$0.99
Show 12 more
  • Premium 9x9 Puzzles, Pack 1$0.99
  • Crafty, Pack 1$0.99
  • Crafty, Pack 2$0.99
  • Crafty, Pack 3$0.99
  • Sneaky, Pack 1$0.99
  • Sneaky, Pack 2$0.99
  • Sneaky, Pack 3$0.99
  • Tricky, Pack 1$0.99
  • Tricky, Pack 2$0.99
  • Tricky, Pack 3$0.99
  • Assorted Puzzles$0.99
  • Puzzle Generator$9.99
10 purchases

Deduce

One-time10
  • Kids' Pack 1$0.99
  • Hard Pack 1$0.99
  • Just + and x 1$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Mixed Pack 1$0.99
  • Just + and > 1$0.99
  • Just x and > 1$0.99
  • Medium Pack 1$0.99
  • Easy Pack 1$0.99
  • Access Archives$1.99
  • Extra Hard Pack 1$1.99

Questions

Is Sumaddle free?
Sumaddle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deduce free?
Deduce is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sumaddle or Deduce?
Deduce is rated higher. Sumaddle averages 4.9 out of 5 from 767 ratings, while Deduce averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Sumaddle or Deduce have ads?
Neither Sumaddle nor Deduce shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sumaddle or Deduce?
Sumaddle ships an update every 3 weeks, and Deduce every 8 months. Most recently, Sumaddle was updated on October 12, 2026 and Deduce on September 24, 2026.

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