Comparison

Numito vs Akari

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

Head to head
About

Numito

Engage your mind with a minimalist math puzzle game. Slide tiles to form equations and reach target numbers, bringing color to the board with each solved operation. Enjoy daily challenges and explore mathematical facts.

Highlights
  • Slide tiles to build equations
  • Four puzzle modes: Basic, Multi, Equal, OnlyOne
  • Daily number puzzles
  • Leaderboard for competition
  • Weekly levels with math facts
  • Minimalist design
Features
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Turn a few numbers into a satisfying little puzzle. Numito is a minimalist math puzzle game where you slide tiles to build an equation and reach the target number. Each solved operation brings color to the board. SLIDE, THINK, SOLVE Use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to find the right combination. Simple controls put the focus on logic, mental arithmetic and the pleasure of figuring it out. FOUR WAYS TO PUZZLE • Basic: build operations that reach a target number. • Multi: find different operations to reach multiple targets. • Equal: make both sides of the equation match. • OnlyOne: search for the single solution. MAKE ROOM FOR A DAILY CHALLENGE Return for daily number puzzles and compare your results on the leaderboard. Explore weekly levels with interesting facts about mathematics and the people behind it. A QUIET MOMENT WITH NUMBERS Clean visuals and a minimalist design let you focus on the puzzle. Pick up Numito for a short break or take your time working through a trickier equation. OPTIONAL FULL UNLOCK Numito includes ads and optional in-app purchases. A one-time full unlock removes ads and adds extra content. It is not a subscription. Hint packs are sold separately. Slide your first tile and find the fun in the numbers.

About

Akari

Place light bulbs on a grid to illuminate every square without bulbs shining on each other. Master hundreds of addictive logic puzzles with daily and weekly challenges.

Highlights
  • Daily puzzle challenges
  • Weekly challenges
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Logic puzzle packs
  • Solving strategy guide
  • Player statistics and progress tracking
  • Offline play
Features
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Puzzle Your Way to Enlightenment! Ready for a mental workout that’s both challenging and fun? Akari, also known as Light Up, is here to brighten your day! Put on your thinking cap and illuminate your way through hundreds of addictive puzzles. This isn’t just a game; it’s a light-bulb moment waiting to happen. How to Play: Place light bulbs on the grid to illuminate every square. But watch out! Bulbs can't shine on each other, and you’ll need to use your wits to avoid lighting up the same area twice. Can you master the art of illumination and solve them all? Features: - Everyday I release a new number game (daily puzzle challenge) - Achievements & Leaderboards: Show off your brilliance and climb to the top of the global leaderboard. - There is also a weekly challenge for geniuses - There are 5 different difficulties (easy to diabolical) - Packs with hand-selected logic puzzle (e.g. for beginners) - Guide with solving strategies - Profile with stats about your skill level & progress Why You’ll Love Akari: - Perfect blend of strategy and logic. - No time limits, just pure puzzling pleasure. - Suitable for all ages. - Play offline anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re a seasoned puzzle master or a curious newcomer, Akari is the perfect way to light up your free time. Download now and start your journey to becoming the ultimate puzzle luminary! Privacy policy: https://guriddo.app/akari/legal/privacy Terms of use: https://guriddo.app/akari/legal/tos

Screenshots

Numito4 screens
Akari4 screens

Verdict

The call

Numito and Akari both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Numito's written reviews are positive against 33% of Akari's. Akari's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Numito sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Akari sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Numito holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 69 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Numito's written reviews are positive against 33% of Akari's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Numito ships an update every 2 months, Akari every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Numito versus Akari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumitoAkari
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (69 ratings) — better4.6 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings69 — better30
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuan Manuel Altamirano ArgudoSimon Schuster

Customer experience

Numito

All ratings69 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral5.8%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Akari

All ratings30 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Numito

One-time4
  • Get 25 Hints$0.99
  • Superior Bundle$2.99
  • Get 100 Hints$2.99
Show 1 more
  • Get 300 Hints$5.99
10 purchases

Akari

Subscriptions2
  • Supporter (Monthly)$2.491 Month
  • Supporter (Annual)$14.991 Year
One-time8
  • Beginner Pack 1 (5x5)$0.99
  • Beginner Pack 1 (10x10)$0.99
  • Beginner Pack 1 (7x7)$0.99
Show 5 more
  • Beginner Pack 1 (14x14)$0.99
  • Advanced Pack 1 (5x5)$1.99
  • Genius Pack 1 (25x25)$3.49
  • Wizard Pack 1 (30x30)$3.49
  • Wizard Pack 1 (40x50)$3.49

Questions

Is Numito free?
Numito is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Akari free?
Akari is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Numito or Akari?
Numito is rated higher. Numito averages 4.8 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Akari averages 4.6 from 30 ratings.
Do Numito or Akari have ads?
Both Numito and Akari show ads.
Which is updated more often, Numito or Akari?
Numito ships an update every 2 months, and Akari every 3 weeks. Most recently, Numito was updated on November 4, 2026 and Akari on November 4, 2026.

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