# Marple vs Sumaddle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Marple at none against Sumaddle's 15. Marple also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). Sumaddle's advantage is ratings volume (767 vs 48) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sumaddle sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Marple asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Marple against 4.9 for Sumaddle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sumaddle has 767 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Marple's written reviews are positive against 95% of Sumaddle's.

Marple ships an update every 2 months, Sumaddle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Marple | Sumaddle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marple/id288689440/reviews) | **[4.9 (767 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sumaddle/id1552172214/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **767** |
| Positive reviews | 85.9% of reviews | **94.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 6 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mikko Kankainen](https://appshunter.io/developer/287710112) | [Jonathan Buchanan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540556286) |

## What reviewers say

### Marple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marple/id288689440)

This logic puzzle game challenges players to deduce the correct order of 20 tiles using a set of clues. It offers millions of unique puzzles and includes a tutorial and hint system to guide players through the deduction process.

**Highlights:** Logic and deduction gameplay, 20 tiles arranged in 4x5 grid, Multiple clue types (In between, Left of, Same column, Next to), Over 1 million unique puzzles, Tutorial mode, Hint system with explanations, Graphical help with beginner tips

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great logic game
- 🚀 Engaging and challenging
- 💡 Unique puzzle concept
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Polished and well-designed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔧 Needs better tutorial/instructions
- 🔧 Difficulty level could be improved
- 🔧 Outdated UI elements
- 🔧 Clues can be confusing

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch for some users
- Buttons/UI elements not fully visible
- Clues get cut off on certain devices
- Incorrect/missing puzzle solutions

**Requested features**

- Add undo/redo functionality
- Implement save/restore progress
- Introduce different difficulty levels
- Optimize for larger screens (iPad)
- Improve color contrast and readability


### Sumaddle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sumaddle/id1552172214)

This logic puzzle game transforms pencil-and-paper challenges into interactive brain teasers. Fit number combinations to clues using pure logic, with no mental arithmetic required. Enjoy over 150 free puzzles of varying difficulty, with built-in help and offline play.

**Highlights:** Interactive logic puzzles, Number combination fitting, Pure logic solving, Built-in help and mistake correction, Over 150 free puzzles, Offline play, Ad-free experience

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quirky, Pack 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Very Difficult Puzzles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Quirky, Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium 9x9 Puzzles, Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crafty, Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crafty, Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crafty, Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sneaky, Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sneaky, Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sneaky, Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tricky, Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tricky, Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tricky, Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Assorted Puzzles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Generator | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging game
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 👍 Helpful hint system
- 🚀 No ads or data collection
- 💡 Unique puzzle concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Automatic hints can be intrusive
- 🐛 Inability to replay completed puzzles
- 💡 Need more free/sample puzzles
- 💡 Difficulty progression could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- Losing progress when minimizing the app
- Inconsistent difficulty ratings

**Requested features**

- Ability to selectively pencil in notes
- More difficult puzzle options
- Synced progress across devices
- Detailed statistics and leaderboard


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Marple free?

Marple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sumaddle free?

Sumaddle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Marple or Sumaddle?

Sumaddle is rated higher. Marple averages 4.8 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Sumaddle averages 4.9 from 767 ratings.

### Do Marple or Sumaddle have ads?

Neither Marple nor Sumaddle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Marple or Sumaddle?

Marple ships an update every 2 months, and Sumaddle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Marple was updated on September 22, 2026 and Sumaddle on September 25, 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.*