# Number Match vs Number Match X

Number Match and Number Match X both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Number Match X's written reviews are positive against 11% of Number Match's. Number Match X also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Number Match's advantage is ratings volume (516 vs 51). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Number Match sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Number Match X asks for nothing beyond the download.

Number Match X holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Number Match has 516 ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Number Match's written reviews are positive against 100% of Number Match X's.

Number Match ships an update every 2 weeks, Number Match X weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Number Match | Number Match X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (516 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-match-logic-puzzles/id1605723983/reviews) | **[4.7 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-match-x/id6739250067/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **516** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 58 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Woohoo Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650488652) | [Roam Soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634383567) |

## What reviewers say

### Number Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-match-logic-puzzles/id1605723983)

This logic puzzle game challenges you to clear a grid of numbers by matching pairs. Pairs can be identical numbers or numbers that sum to ten, connected horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Advance through various difficulty levels and exercise your brain.

**Highlights:** Match identical number pairs, Match number pairs that sum to 10, Connect numbers horizontally, vertically, and diagonally, Add extra rows when no pairs are found, Utilize hints to speed up gameplay, Multiple difficulty levels, No time limitations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addicting and engaging gameplay
- 🧩 Challenging puzzle mechanics
- 😊 Enjoyable game experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive number of ads
- ⏱️ Ads are too long (30+ seconds)
- 🚫 Ads interrupt mid-gameplay
- 💰 Ads persist after paying to remove
- 🔊 Ads interfere with background audio

**Reported bugs**

- Inaccurate point tracking
- App closes during active gameplay
- Ad removal feature malfunctions

**Requested features**

- Display remaining available matches
- Shorter or fewer ads
- Ads only before/after gameplay, not during


### Number Match X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-match-x/id6739250067)

Connect numbers that sum to 10 to clear the grid in this engaging puzzle game. Challenge your brain with multiple solutions and aim for a high score. Use hints when you get stuck and enjoy playing anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Connect numbers summing to 10, Clear the entire number grid, Swipe to connect adjacent numbers, Connect horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, Add remaining numbers when stuck, Use hints for assistance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Number Match free?

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

### Is Number Match X free?

Number Match X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Number Match or Number Match X?

Number Match X is rated higher. Number Match averages 4.6 out of 5 from 516 ratings, while Number Match X averages 4.7 from 51 ratings.

### Do Number Match or Number Match X have ads?

Both Number Match and Number Match X show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Number Match or Number Match X?

Number Match ships an update every 2 weeks, and Number Match X weekly. Most recently, Number Match was updated on October 24, 2026 and Number Match X on October 24, 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.*