# Join Numbers vs Puff Up

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Puff Up at 286K against Join Numbers's 19K. Puff Up also leads on chart position (#109 vs unranked). Join Numbers's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Join Numbers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Puff Up sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Join Numbers against 4.7 for Puff Up. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Puff Up has 286K ratings behind it against 19K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Join Numbers's written reviews are positive against 36% of Puff Up's.

Join Numbers ships an update every 4 weeks, Puff Up fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Join Numbers | Puff Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-numbers/id1600488366/reviews) | **[4.7 (286K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puff-up/id1615768339/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19K | **286K** |
| Positive reviews | **40.5% of reviews** | 36.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#109** |
| Size | 313 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Join Numbers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-numbers/id1600488366)

Collect digits to form the largest number and earn virtual currency. Use your earnings to construct new barracks and train soldiers for a strategic card battle game. Enjoy a unique blend of number collection and combat gameplay.

**Highlights:** Collect digits, Form the largest number, Earn virtual currency, Build tower barracks, Fight in card battles, Use soldiers in combat

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Educational and fun
- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Good for kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Unbalanced gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Gameplay issues (e.g. numbers changing unexpectedly)
- Connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- Reduce ads or offer ad-free version
- Fix bugs and glitches
- Improve gameplay balance


### Puff Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puff-up/id1615768339)

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

A relaxing puzzle game where you inflate balloons, strategically release them to avoid obstacles, and solve brain-teasing levels. Unlock unique skins and compete with friends on the leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Inflate and release balloons, Avoid spikes and obstacles, Solve brain-teasing puzzles, Unlock unique balloon skins, Compete on leaderboards, Play bonus mini-games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Status 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Status 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Year VIP Status | $99.99 | per year |
| Coins pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| No ads + skin + 2k coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Bag of Skip It's | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Buy Small chest of Skip It's | $8.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Beginner pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Legendary pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying balloon popping mechanics
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and disruptive ads
- 🔌 Requires internet connection to play
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🤯 Misleading advertising about no ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Inconsistent performance and lag

**Requested features**

- Offline play mode
- Reduced ad frequency
- Fair pricing for ad removal


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Join Numbers free?

Join Numbers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Puff Up free?

Puff Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Join Numbers or Puff Up?

Puff Up is rated higher. Join Numbers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Puff Up averages 4.7 from 286K ratings.

### Do Join Numbers or Puff Up have ads?

Both Join Numbers and Puff Up show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Join Numbers or Puff Up?

Join Numbers ships an update every 4 weeks, and Puff Up fortnightly. Most recently, Join Numbers was updated on September 25, 2026 and Puff Up on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*