Comparison

Nerdle vs Scriblo

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

Scriblo

Features
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Scriblo: Slide, Merge and Spell Scriblo is a relaxing word puzzle game where you slide letters, merge matching tiles, and spell real English words on a shifting grid. Combining wordplay, strategy, and puzzle mechanics, every move matters. Choose from 3×3, 4×4, or 5×5 boards and create words that exactly match the grid size: * 3×3 boards use three-letter words * 4×4 boards use four-letter words * 5×5 boards use five-letter words Each word can be used only once, making every game a thoughtful challenge of vocabulary, planning, and spatial strategy. Features * Slide and merge letter tiles to create space and build new words * Thousands of valid words using the British English SCRABBLE® dictionary * Relaxing gameplay with no timers or pressure * Clean, minimalist design focused on the puzzle * Multiple board sizes for different challenge levels Scriblo is perfect for fans of word games, spelling puzzles, anagrams, crosswords, Wordle, Waffle, and other brain-training games. Whether you enjoy relaxing puzzles or strategic word challenges, Scriblo offers a satisfying blend of vocabulary, logic, and tile-sliding gameplay. SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark of Hasbro, Inc. (in the US and Canada) and Mattel (in other countries). Scriblo is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Hasbro, Mattel, or their subsidiaries.

Screenshots

Nerdle2 screens
Scriblo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nerdle at monthly against Scriblo's every 11 months. Nerdle also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). On price, ads, 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, Scriblo every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Nerdle versus Scriblo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNerdleScriblo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (199 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings199 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 11 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMJT NET LTDAndy Stubbs

In-app purchases

None

Nerdle

No in-app purchases

None

Scriblo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nerdle free?
Nerdle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scriblo free?
Scriblo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nerdle or Scriblo have ads?
Both Nerdle and Scriblo show ads.
Which is updated more often, Nerdle or Scriblo?
Nerdle ships an update monthly, and Scriblo every 11 months. Most recently, Nerdle was updated on September 26, 2026 and Scriblo on September 7, 2026.

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