Erudition vs Idiomatics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Erudition
Daily word, number, and math equation puzzles to exercise your brain. Features multiple language options for word games and adjustable difficulty for number and math challenges. Play offline and track your progress.
- 27 daily word, number, and math games
- Offline play supported
- Multiple language word options
- Hints and definitions provided
- Tracks game statistics
- Allows late completion of missed days
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Daily word game done right. 3-8 letters. Love numbers? Daily number & math games. No ads while playing. Ever. Erudition is a daily brain game that finally gets the details right. Play a fresh word, number, or math puzzle every day, pay one dollar once, and never see an ad or a subscription. No internet required. YOUR STREAK NEVER BREAKS Life happens. Miss a day, or a whole week, and your puzzles simply wait for you. Come back, play your missed days, and your streak keeps right on growing. Play at your own pace without ever being punished for having a life. PLACE LETTERS ANYWHERE Forget filling boxes left to right. Place a letter in any square you like. Know the second and fourth letters? Drop just those two in to picture the answer. Better yet, one tap of the rainbow button sends all your confirmed letters straight to their spots. FIVE COLOR HINTS, NOT THREE Most guessing games give you three clues: right spot, wrong spot, not in the word. Erudition gives you five, so every guess teaches you more. Not sure what a color means? Tap any tile for an instant explanation. GOLF SCORING MAKES EVERY GAME COUNT Every game has its own par, set to the score most players average, with two guesses to spare before you pick up. Finish under par and celebrate a Birdie, an Eagle, or the legendary Hole-in-one, with extra confetti included. It turns a daily puzzle into a score you will actually want to beat. CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE Word Game The classic mystery word, but you pick the length: 3 to 8 letter English words, 4 to 5 letter Spanish, or 5 to 6 letter Dutch. Every English answer is a common everyday word, so the game stays fair. Guess wrong and you still learn something: English games show the definition of the answer, and Spanish and Dutch games show its English translation. Genius Word Game For players with a big vocabulary, or players who want to build one. Any valid English word can be the answer, obscure ones included. Do not let Genius scare you off: hints make sure you never get stuck, and you see the definition of every hint and the final answer. Number Game A daily 3 to 5 digit mystery number. Choose all numbers, or prime numbers only for an extra challenge. A perfect first game for young players learning how color hints work. Math Equation Game Solve a daily mystery equation using 6, 7, or 8 tiles. Choose addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, or all four operations at once. SMART FEATURES THAT HAVE YOUR BACK Smart Mode catches color-hint mistakes before you submit, so a careless slip never costs you a perfect game. Stuck? Hints will always guide you to the finish. Word definitions appear after every English game to grow your vocabulary, and Spanish and Dutch games can show English translations to help you learn a new language as you play. A KEYBOARD BUILT FOR PUZZLES Prefer bigger keys? Switch to Erudition's exclusive four-row alphabetical keyboard. The larger keys mean fewer mistyped letters and a more comfortable game. SHARE CARDS THAT KNOW YOUR STORY Win a game and share a beautiful card with a message chosen just for you from over a thousand possibilities. It knows your streaks, your milestones, your comebacks, and even the holidays, so no two are quite the same. FUN FOR EVERY AGE From a five-year-old guessing numbers to a word lover chasing perfect Genius games, there is a daily challenge here for everyone. Track your statistics, watch your averages improve, and challenge your friends to beat your score. START ANYTIME Two full weeks of games are waiting the moment you open the app. Sharpen your mind. Keep your streak. Pay once, play forever.
Idiomatics
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Idiomatics is a language game about idioms — expressions that don’t mean what they literally say, but reveal how people think, feel, and see the world. Play through idioms from many languages and cultures. Guess their meanings, notice patterns, and discover surprising connections between languages that seem far apart. This is not a traditional language-learning app. There are no grammar drills, no pressure, and no streaks to maintain. Idiomatics is designed to be curious, playful, and rewarding — whether you play for one minute or a whole session. How it works Guess the language and meaning of idioms from around the world Embark on a journey across 12 levels, featuring over 300 idioms Discover overlaps, differences, and cultural insights as you play Languages & cultures Idiomatics brings together idioms from different parts of the world, highlighting: Shared metaphors across cultures Unique expressions shaped by history and place Familiar ideas phrased in unexpected ways Each idiom comes with clear explanations and small curiosities to help you remember — and smile. Designed for casual players: No streaks or penalties No pressure to “keep up” Short sessions that fit real life A gentle experience you can return to anytime Whether you love languages, enjoy word games, or are simply curious about how people express meaning, Idiomatics meets you where you are. Game modes: Journey: progress through 12 themed levels and languages Nightmare: for those who want a real test Daily (coming soon): one small challenge a day Learning can be playful. Meaning can cross borders. One idiom at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Idiomatics at Free against Erudition's $1.00. Erudition's advantage is chart position (#46 vs unranked). On update cadence, 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
Idiomatics is free to download; Erudition costs $1.00 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Erudition ships an update every 3 weeks, Idiomatics fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Erudition | Idiomatics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.00 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #46 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Michael Hungate | Ake Tistelberg |
In-app purchases
Erudition
No in-app purchases
Idiomatics
No in-app purchases









