# NineGaps vs The Lost Treasure Lite

The clearest difference is rating: The Lost Treasure Lite at 4.5 against NineGaps's 4.0. The Lost Treasure Lite also leads on update cadence (every 9 months vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (145 vs 10). NineGaps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (88% vs 77%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Lost Treasure Lite sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. NineGaps asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Lost Treasure Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Lost Treasure Lite has 145 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of NineGaps's written reviews are positive against 77% of The Lost Treasure Lite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NineGaps ships an update every 26 months, The Lost Treasure Lite every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NineGaps | The Lost Treasure Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninegaps/id317223443/reviews) | **[4.5 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-lost-treasure-lite/id1273553434/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **145** |
| Positive reviews | **88.1% of reviews** | 77.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | **Every 9 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 72 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quadion Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/317223446) | [Syntaxity Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1266375061) |

## What reviewers say

### NineGaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninegaps/id317223443)

This is a challenging puzzle game where you place numbers 1-9 into gaps, matching operations. It offers a unique twist on number puzzles with multiple difficulty levels and endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Unique puzzle gameplay, Cute graphics, 5 difficulty levels, Unlimited puzzles, Leaderboards and achievements, GameCenter integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Excellent brain training and mental math improvement
- 🎮 Simple yet challenging gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Clean, polished, and attractive visual design
- ⏱️ Quick games perfect for short waiting periods
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for multiple age groups and skill levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Loud sound effects that cannot be controlled properly
- 💾 No game saving feature when closing app
- 🧮 Does not follow proper order of operations (PEMDAS)
- 🔴 Occasional crashes or app not opening
- 🎮 Limited replay value after extended play

**Reported bugs**

- Sound effects stop working intermittently
- App crashes or fails to open on launch
- Sound volume settings not saving between sessions
- OpenFeint achievements not awarding properly
- Mathematical calculation errors in some puzzles

**Requested features**

- Solution/reveal button to show answers when stuck
- Hint system for difficult puzzles
- Game auto-save functionality
- Persistent sound settings across sessions
- Global leaderboards for competition


### The Lost Treasure Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-lost-treasure-lite/id1273553434)

Embark on a classic point-and-click adventure to uncover pirate treasure. Explore diverse locations, solve intricate puzzles, and discover hidden clues. The first chapter is free, with the full game available for purchase.

**Highlights:** Point-and-click adventure gameplay, Explore pirate's cove and ancient temple, Solve puzzles and find clues, HD graphics and custom soundtrack, Dynamic map and camera for clues, Hints and walkthrough videos

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Fast Travel | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the Adventure | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive, kept me occupied for hours
- 👍 Challenging puzzles, good mix of simple design
- 👍 Relaxing, enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Excellent puzzles and graphics
- 👍 Fun, worth the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Illogical items and their usage, hard to navigate
- 💰 Need to pay for hints and fast travel
- 🕰️ Short game length, finished too quickly
- 🔍 Obscure clues, need a lot of hints

**Reported bugs**

- Game charged more than advertised price
- Lite version is too limited

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to turn off music and play own music
- Ability to replay the game without paying again


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NineGaps free?

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

### Is The Lost Treasure Lite free?

The Lost Treasure Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NineGaps or The Lost Treasure Lite?

The Lost Treasure Lite is rated higher. NineGaps averages 4.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while The Lost Treasure Lite averages 4.5 from 145 ratings.

### Do NineGaps or The Lost Treasure Lite have ads?

Neither NineGaps nor The Lost Treasure Lite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NineGaps or The Lost Treasure Lite?

NineGaps ships an update every 26 months, and The Lost Treasure Lite every 9 months. Most recently, NineGaps was updated on October 31, 2026 and The Lost Treasure Lite on November 3, 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.*