# No.9 vs Sokobond Express

The clearest difference is monetization model: No.9 at free against Sokobond Express's paid. No.9 also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 60%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Sokobond Express's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

No.9 costs $1.99 and Sokobond Express $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

No.9 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of No.9's written reviews are positive against 60% of Sokobond Express's.

No.9 ships an update every 6 weeks, Sokobond Express every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | No.9 | Sokobond Express |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/no9/id1658844106/reviews)** | [4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sokobond-express/id6484275400/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **92.6% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#196** |
| Size | 175 MB | 318 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maciej Targoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/495165602) | [Draknek Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/482086711) |

## What reviewers say

### No.9

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/no9/id1658844106)

Immerse yourself in a tranquil puzzle experience with evolving geometric forms and a serene soundtrack. Synchronize elements in form and time to achieve deep relaxation and contemplation. This app offers a score-free, ad-free, and data-free environment for peaceful engagement.

**Highlights:** Tranquil puzzly vacuum, Evolving geometric forms, Serene, slow-paced rhythm, Synchronize form and time, No scores, ads, or IAPs, Original soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sokobond Express

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sokobond-express/id6484275400)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

A minimalist puzzle game blending chemical bonds with pathfinding challenges. It offers a deep yet accessible experience, allowing players to engage with chemistry concepts through intuitive gameplay and rewarding puzzle-solving, without needing prior knowledge.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, Chemical bond puzzles, Pathfinding mechanics, Intuitive gameplay, Rewarding puzzle solving, No prior chemistry knowledge required

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is No.9 free?

No.9 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sokobond Express free?

Sokobond Express costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, No.9 or Sokobond Express?

No.9 is rated higher. No.9 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Sokobond Express averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do No.9 or Sokobond Express have ads?

Neither No.9 nor Sokobond Express shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, No.9 or Sokobond Express?

No.9 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sokobond Express every 9 days. Most recently, No.9 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sokobond Express on October 27, 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.*