# Mathle vs Nerdle

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mathle at every 5 days against Nerdle's every 5 weeks. Mathle also leads on ratings volume (454 vs 2). Nerdle's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mathle sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Nerdle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nerdle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mathle has 454 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mathle ships an update every 5 days, Nerdle every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mathle | Nerdle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (454 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathle-math-game/id1608780316/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerdle-daily-mathler-puzzle/id6794775029/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **454** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 87.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brais Castro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604438132) | [Ikuhei Kure](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837581334) |

## What reviewers say

### Mathle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathle-math-game/id1608780316)

Engage in daily mathematical puzzles with unlimited plays. Guess the correct equation within six attempts, using numbers and operators. Colored tiles provide feedback on your progress towards the solution.

**Highlights:** Unlimited daily games, Guess the operation, 6-try limit, Color-coded feedback tiles, Mathematical equation solving, Standard order of operations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Buy me a coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Enjoyable
- 🧠 Activates brain usage
- 👍 Fun logic game
- 🧠 Keeps brain active
- 🧠 Sharpens math and problem-solving skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription now
- 💰 Have to pay now
- 🙄 New color scheme is annoying
- 🙄 Confusing and annoying color scheme
- 🙄 Colors before were more intuitive

**Reported bugs**

- Rejecting correct solutions
- Highlighting a zero as incorrect when the answer is correct

**Requested features**

- Option to select a square and place a number or operation
- Timer and leaderboard to see how you rate compared to other users
- Variety of puzzle types instead of just one
- Support for commutative answers
- Calculator in the app


### Nerdle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerdle-daily-mathler-puzzle/id6794775029)

Solve a daily hidden equation within six attempts, using color-coded feedback to guide your guesses. Offers unlimited play modes with varying difficulties and a quick mini-puzzle option. Personalize your experience with unlockable themes and track your progress.

**Highlights:** Daily equation puzzles, Unlimited play modes, Multiple difficulty levels, Streak tracking, Customizable themes, Offline play, Hint system

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mathle free?

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

### Is Nerdle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mathle or Nerdle?

Nerdle is rated higher. Mathle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 454 ratings, while Nerdle averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Mathle or Nerdle have ads?

Both Mathle and Nerdle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mathle or Nerdle?

Mathle ships an update every 5 days, and Nerdle every 5 weeks. Most recently, Mathle was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nerdle 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.*