Nerdle vs Linear B
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Daily calculation guessing
- Color-coded feedback
- Multiple game modes
- Replay previous games
- Customizable settings
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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.
Linear B
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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!"
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Nerdle ships an update monthly, Linear B every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nerdle | Linear B |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (199 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 199 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MJT NET LTD | NICHOLAOS KOSKINAS |
In-app purchases
Nerdle
No in-app purchases
Linear B
No in-app purchases









