Comparison

NumBall vs VSPocket

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NumBall

A classic number puzzle game where players guess a hidden three-digit number. With limited attempts per level, players use feedback from previous guesses to deduce the correct combination and advance. Offers multiple difficulty settings and auto-save functionality.

Highlights
  • Three-digit number guessing
  • Limited input opportunities
  • Strike and ball feedback system
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Local and Game Center leaderboards
  • Auto-save game progress
Features
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A simple number guessing game that is easy to learn, but becomes more challenging as you aim for a better score. Choose three numbers, check the Strike and Ball results, and use the clues to find the hidden answer. Every guess matters.
Use the results from each attempt to narrow down the possibilities and reach 3 Strikes! ■ How to Play 1. Choose three numbers using the number keypad. 2. Check the Strike and Ball results. 3. Use the results to determine your next combination. 4. Find the correct answer with 3 Strikes! 5. Complete each level within the given number of attempts and challenge the next level. ■ Challenge Each Level You have up to 12 attempts in each level. Finding the answer is only part of the challenge.
The key is to use each result efficiently and make better decisions with every attempt. ■ Three Difficulty Modes • Easy : A great place to start and get familiar with the basics of Number Baseball. • Normal : A balanced challenge for players looking for a little more difficulty. • Expert : Put your deduction skills to the test and challenge yourself to achieve your best record. You’ll start with Easy mode and progress to more challenging modes as you play. ■ Game Center Leaderboards Connect with Game Center to track your game records and compare your scores with other players. Check your ranking on the leaderboards for each difficulty level and challenge yourself to achieve a higher score and a better ranking. Improve your best record and climb the leaderboard! ■ Auto-Save Your game progress and records are saved automatically. Even if you quit the game or take a break, you can continue from your saved progress when you return. There is no time limit in NumBall. Take your time, play at your own pace, and come back whenever you want to continue where you left off. ■ Challenge Your Best Score The fun of NumBall comes from making the right choice with limited information. The game may seem simple at first, but achieving a higher score requires careful decisions and efficient deduction. Rediscover the fun of classic Number Baseball with NumBall!

About

VSPocket

Play 12 classic two-player board and logic games offline on a single device. Perfect for quick breaks, travel, or family fun with an intuitive interface and built-in rule guides.

Highlights
  • 12 classic games
  • Offline play
  • Single device multiplayer (Pass & Play)
  • Intuitive UI
  • Built-in rule guides
  • Portable alternative to physical games
Features
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One phone, instant matches. Solo? Play the AI. Far apart? Play online. VSPocket brings 18 board and card games into one app: chess, reversi, shogi, checkers, mahjong, poker, and more. Three ways to play Two players on one phone: pass and play, no internet needed. Great on trips, on planes, in class, or on the couch. Against the AI: five difficulty levels, from first-timer to expert, so there is always a match when nobody is around. Online with friends: create a room, send the code, and play the same board with friends and family anywhere. Games included (18 total) Chess, Reversi, Shogi, Checkers, Gomoku (Five in a Row), Mancala, Hex, Connect Four, Tic-Tac-Toe (with a disappearing-marks variant), Bulls and Cows, Air Hockey, Memory, Sevens, Old Maid, Daifugo, Poker (Texas Hold'em), Yacht, and Riichi Mahjong. Features Built-in rule guides for every game, so newcomers can jump right in. Simple, intuitive UI: pick a game and start playing. Fine-tune the rules: Daifugo house rules, mahjong hand counts, poker hand limits. Resume any match you left off. Great for Waiting time with family and friends. A quick match against the AI on the commute. Game night with friends who live far away.

Screenshots

NumBall3 screens
VSPocket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NumBall at 5.0 against VSPocket's 3.3. VSPocket's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NumBall holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of NumBall's written reviews are positive against 100% of VSPocket's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NumBall ships an update every 7 months, VSPocket monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NumBall versus VSPocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumBallVSPocket
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMESOWITHBitFlap LLC

Customer experience

NumBall

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

VSPocket

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

NumBall

No in-app purchases

None

VSPocket

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NumBall free?
NumBall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VSPocket free?
VSPocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NumBall or VSPocket?
NumBall is rated higher. NumBall averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while VSPocket averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do NumBall or VSPocket have ads?
Both NumBall and VSPocket show ads.
Which is updated more often, NumBall or VSPocket?
NumBall ships an update every 7 months, and VSPocket monthly. Most recently, NumBall was updated on November 1, 2026 and VSPocket on November 8, 2026.

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