Comparison

Numberama vs Numbers'19

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

Head to head
About

Numberama

A nostalgic number puzzle game that challenges you to clear the board by crossing out pairs of digits. Remove identical numbers or pairs that add up to 10. Enjoy classic or random modes with a retro interface.

Highlights
  • Classic number puzzle gameplay
  • Retro iOS 4-era interface
  • Clear board by crossing out pairs
  • Pairs identical or sum to 10
  • Classic and Random game modes
  • Up to 20 undo steps
  • Detailed game statistics
Features
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Numberama is back — the nostalgic, classic number puzzle that used to keep university halls and late-night dorm rooms busy in the 80s and 90s. And yes — the original iOS 4-era interface vibe is preserved. Same classic look, same tactile feel. If you miss that old-school Apple design language, you’ll feel it instantly. Your goal is simple and oddly satisfying: clear the entire board by crossing out neighboring pairs of digits (vertically or continuously). Remove identical numbers — or any pair that adds up to 10. Easy to learn, hard to put down. Features: • Classic mode with numbers from 1 to 19 • Random mode for advanced players who want a tougher challenge • Fullscreen focus — just you and the puzzle • Up to 20 undo steps (mistakes don’t matter) • Stats that actually help: time, lines, and removed pairs • Separate high scores for Classic and Random • Easy to play. Even easier to share. What players say: “Made my brain work again.” “Way better than Sudoku.” “Fantastic game! It’s real Zen!” “I played all night till 8 a.m… told my sister to download it — and I think I lost her! Amazing game!”

About

Numbers'19

A number puzzle game where you cross out matching numbers or pairs that sum to 10. It sharpens focus and observation skills, offering hints and the ability to add more numbers when stuck. Enjoy endless replayability for quick breaks or extended play.

Highlights
  • Cross out matching numbers
  • Remove pairs that add up to 10
  • Horizontal and vertical matching
  • Hint system for assistance
  • Add more numbers when stuck
  • Sharpen focus and observation
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A fun and addictive number puzzle for kids and adults that sharpens focus and observation skills. Your goal is simple: cross out all the numbers. You can remove matching numbers or pairs that add up to 10, as long as they are placed next to each other horizontally or vertically. Stuck? Use a hint to keep going. No moves left? Add more numbers and continue the challenge. Easy to learn, satisfying to master, and endlessly playable. Perfect for quick breaks or long puzzle sessions.

Screenshots

Numberama4 screens
Numbers'194 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Numbers'19 at Free against Numberama's $0.99. Numbers'19 also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.8) and review sentiment (60% vs 46%). Numberama's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume and device support 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

Numbers'19 is free to download; Numberama costs $0.99 up front. Numbers'19 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Numberama asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Numbers'19 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Numberama's written reviews are positive against 60% of Numbers'19's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Numberama ships an update every 9 days, Numbers'19 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Numberama versus Numbers'19: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumberamaNumbers'19
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.8 (12 ratings)4.6 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.7% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB31 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOkroshka LabDiana Białogrzywa

Customer experience

Numberama

All ratings12 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral25.0%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive45.7%
Neutral19.6%
Negative34.8%

Numbers'19

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Numberama

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Numbers'19

One-time4
  • Premium 1 month$0.99
  • Premium for 6 months$4.99
  • Premium for 1 year$9.99
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  • Premium Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Numberama free?
Numberama costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Numbers'19 free?
Numbers'19 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Numberama or Numbers'19?
Numbers'19 is rated higher. Numberama averages 2.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Numbers'19 averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.
Do Numberama or Numbers'19 have ads?
Numbers'19 shows ads; Numberama does not.
Which is updated more often, Numberama or Numbers'19?
Numberama ships an update every 9 days, and Numbers'19 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Numberama was updated on October 16, 2026 and Numbers'19 on October 13, 2026.

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