# Five vs NumMatch

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Five at 85% against NumMatch's 42%. Five also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). NumMatch's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (58K vs 71). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NumMatch sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Five asks for nothing beyond the download.

NumMatch holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NumMatch has 58K ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Five's written reviews are positive against 42% of NumMatch's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Five ships an update every 4 months, NumMatch fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Five | NumMatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-o-classic/id408157861/reviews) | **[4.7 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nummatch-number-logic-puzzles/id6474659972/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 71 | **58K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.8% of reviews** | 41.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#196** |
| Size | 23 MB | 493 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Curt Stein](https://appshunter.io/developer/290225855) | [BRAINWORKS PUBLISHING PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589193484) |

## What reviewers say

### Five

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-o-classic/id408157861)

A numerical board game where players place number tiles to form sequences that add up to multiples of five. Compete against friends or AI in this strategic puzzle game with bonus squares for higher scores.

**Highlights:** Numerical tile placement, Sequences sum to multiples of five, Single player vs. AI, Online multiplayer, Touch and drag controls, Hint system

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Great brain game
- 👍 Enjoyable and addictive
- 💡 Challenging and fun
- 🚀 Fast and easy to learn
- 😊 Relaxing gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- ❌ Game crashes
- 📉 Difficulty imbalance
- 🐌 Slow loading/connecting
- 🚫 No communication feature

**Reported bugs**

- Game no longer works
- App doesn't respond to touch
- Doesn't add or multiply correctly
- Ad crashes and app restarts
- Doesn't connect to games on multiple devices

**Requested features**

- Add messaging feature
- Improve difficulty balance
- Add forfeit rules for inactive players
- Allow communication with other players
- Option to turn off add/multiplier squares


### NumMatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nummatch-number-logic-puzzles/id6474659972)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

This logic puzzle game offers a relaxing way to train your brain and math skills. Find pairs of equal numbers or pairs that sum to ten to clear the board. Enjoy daily challenges, hints, and unlock rewards.

**Highlights:** Find pairs of equal numbers, Find pairs that sum to 10, Clear numbers vertically, horizontally, and diagonally, Add new numbers when stuck, Unlimited free hints, Daily challenges and seasonal events, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small hint package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Large hint package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Banner & Interrupt ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Colorful and fun gameplay
- 💭 Engaging and challenging
- 🧠 Stimulates the mind
- 🕰️ Quick and easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🕰️ Ads interrupt gameplay
- 💰 Paid version still has ads
- 🐛 Technical issues like freezing

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes during ads
- Ads don't always function properly

**Requested features**

- Undo button
- Reduce ad frequency
- Improve paid version experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Five free?

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

### Is NumMatch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Five or NumMatch?

NumMatch is rated higher. Five averages 4.5 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while NumMatch averages 4.7 from 58K ratings.

### Do Five or NumMatch have ads?

Both Five and NumMatch show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Five or NumMatch?

Five ships an update every 4 months, and NumMatch fortnightly. Most recently, Five was updated on October 22, 2026 and NumMatch on October 24, 2026.

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