Comparison

Nerdle vs Linear B

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

Head to head
About

Nerdle

A daily numbers game where you guess a mathematical calculation in six tries. Tiles change color to indicate how close your guess is to the correct equation. Offers various game modes and replayability.

Highlights
  • Daily calculation guessing
  • Color-coded feedback
  • Multiple game modes
  • Replay previous games
  • Customizable settings
Features
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Guess the NERDLE in 6 tries. After each guess, the color of the tiles will change to show how close your guess was to the solution. Rules: - Each guess is a calculation. - You can use 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 + - * / or =. - It must contain one “=”. - It must only have a number to the right of the “=”, not another calculation. - Standard order of operations applies, so calculate * and / before + and - - If the answer we're looking for is 10+20=30, then we will accept 20+10=30 too (unless you turn off 'commutative answers' in settings). https://faqs.nerdlegame.com/ Other games included: micro nerdle, mini nerdle, maxi nerdle, bi nerdle (two at once!), mini bi nerdle, instant, speed, crossnerdle (crosswords with numbers), shuffle and nanagrams. You can also replay previous games.

About

Linear B

Features
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This is game designed to introduce the fascinating world of LinearB ideograms crafted 3,500 years ago by the Mycenaean Greeks. Here's how to play:" ① Tap the icon below to begin. ② Tap the cards sequentially. ③ When two consecutive cards match, they will disappear. ④ Your speed determines your score – the faster you are, the more points you earn. ⑤ Be careful! If you tap the same card more than 5 times, there's a penalty: the cards will shuffle, making the game more challenging. ⑥ Need help? Tap the “refresh” button (below right) to shuffle the cards and briefly reveal their flip side to assist you. Remember, after 5 shuffles, the flip side will no longer be visible. ⑦ Once all cards are matched, the game is ⑧ Ready for a new challenge? Simply tap the 'NEW' button to start again." Enjoy the game and immerse yourself in the ancient world of Linear B ideograms!"

Screenshots

Nerdle2 screens
Linear B4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Linear B at none against Nerdle's shown. Nerdle's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nerdle ships an update monthly, Linear B every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Nerdle versus Linear B: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNerdleLinear B
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (199 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings199 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMJT NET LTDNICHOLAOS KOSKINAS

In-app purchases

None

Nerdle

No in-app purchases

None

Linear B

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nerdle free?
Nerdle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Linear B free?
Linear B is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nerdle or Linear B have ads?
Nerdle shows ads; Linear B does not.
Which is updated more often, Nerdle or Linear B?
Nerdle ships an update monthly, and Linear B every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nerdle was updated on October 9, 2026 and Linear B on October 5, 2026.

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