# Join Numbers vs Gurn

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gurn at 100% against Join Numbers's 41%. Gurn also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 weeks). Join Numbers's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Join Numbers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Gurn sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gurn holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Join Numbers has 19K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Join Numbers's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gurn's.

Join Numbers ships an update every 4 weeks, Gurn daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Join Numbers | Gurn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-numbers/id1600488366/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gurn/id6781446277/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 40.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 313 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [Adam Kinney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1066387718) |

## 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


### Gurn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gurn/id6781446277)

Control a runner game using only your facial expressions. Record and auto-edit gameplay clips with your face for easy sharing. Earn cosmetic items as you play.

**Highlights:** Face-controlled gameplay, One-tap clip capture and share, Daily challenges with leaderboards, Earnable cosmetic items, Optional touch controls, On-device face tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Blue Laser | $1.99 | one-time |
| Green Laser | $1.99 | one-time |
| Red Laser | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fire Trail | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kaboom | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Join Numbers free?

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

### Is Gurn free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Join Numbers or Gurn?

Gurn is rated higher. Join Numbers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Gurn averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Join Numbers or Gurn have ads?

Join Numbers shows ads; Gurn does not.

### Which is updated more often, Join Numbers or Gurn?

Join Numbers ships an update every 4 weeks, and Gurn daily. Most recently, Join Numbers was updated on October 15, 2026 and Gurn on October 8, 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.*