# Numbers Addict vs Mythical Puzzles

The clearest difference is rating: Numbers Addict at 4.5 against Mythical Puzzles's 4.0. Numbers Addict also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (75 vs 2). Mythical Puzzles's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Numbers Addict sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mythical Puzzles sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Numbers Addict holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Numbers Addict has 75 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Numbers Addict ships an update every 2 months, Mythical Puzzles every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Numbers Addict | Mythical Puzzles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numbers-addict/id438521280/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mythical-puzzles/id618201992/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **75** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 25 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Baring's Prod](https://appshunter.io/developer/435767757) | [John Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/483881207) |

## What reviewers say

### Numbers Addict

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numbers-addict/id438521280)

This addictive puzzle game challenges your basic math skills and mental calculation. Match and detonate numbers in a fast-paced, strategic gameplay experience. Compete with friends and improve your cognitive abilities.

**Highlights:** Addictive puzzle gameplay, Basic math skills practice, Mental calculation challenges, Multiple difficulty levels, Ranking system and achievements, Brain training and focus improvement

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Direct unlock all levels/bubbles | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Easy to learn, simple rules
- 🎮 Great mental exercise and brain challenge
- ⏰ No time pressure, play at own pace
- 📈 Multiple difficulty levels and progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Black screen freezing issues
- 📱 App crashes after ads display
- ❌ Ads that won't close properly
- 😤 Extreme difficulty spike at level 50

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on black screen requiring reinstall
- Crashes in middle of gameplay
- Game skips, stops, and hesitates during play
- Unexpected app shutdown
- Double moves triggered from single action

**Requested features**

- Undo button for moves
- Intermediate difficulty level between 50 and 100
- Screen rotation option
- Special power-ups like bombs for 3x3 squares
- Older version without dropping numbers


### Mythical Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mythical-puzzles/id618201992)

Engage with a collection of mythical creature-themed jigsaw puzzles. Solve 60 levels of beautiful imagery, with options to peek at the original, skip difficult stages, and save completed images. Compete globally via Game Center.

**Highlights:** 60 levels with mythical creature images, Drag and drop puzzle piece assembly, Peek function to preview original image, Save completed images to gallery, Skip difficult levels, Game Center for global competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Peek image | $0.99 | one-time |
| Save image | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip level | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Numbers Addict free?

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

### Is Mythical Puzzles free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Numbers Addict or Mythical Puzzles?

Numbers Addict is rated higher. Numbers Addict averages 4.5 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Mythical Puzzles averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Numbers Addict or Mythical Puzzles have ads?

Both Numbers Addict and Mythical Puzzles show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Numbers Addict or Mythical Puzzles?

Numbers Addict ships an update every 2 months, and Mythical Puzzles every 25 months. Most recently, Numbers Addict was updated on September 21, 2026 and Mythical Puzzles on June 5, 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.*