Comparison

Math Rings vs Enigma

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

Head to head
About

Math Rings

This mathematics game presents puzzles with simple number equations arranged in a circular system. Players rearrange cells to solve equations, with solved rows turning green. Puzzles are rated based on completion speed.

Highlights
  • Simple number equations
  • Circular cell arrangement
  • Solve equations in multiple directions
  • 99 levels with unlimited puzzles
  • Star rating based on speed
Features
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Math Rings FREE is a mathematics game containing simple number equations. Every puzzle in this game has total of four equations to be solved. There are 17 cells arranged in a circular system. Eight cells in the outer most ring, eight cells in the middle ring and one cell at the center. The goal of the puzzle is to arrange the circular cells in such a way that all rows solve a mathematical equation. The equations can be solved from "left to right", "right to left", “top to bottom”, or “bottom to top”. The centermost cell is stationary. Cells of middle ring can be swapped with other cells from middle ring; similarly, cells of outermost ring can be swapped with other cells in the outermost ring. When an equation is solved, the corresponding row cells turn green in color. A selected puzzle is solved once all the equations in that puzzle are solved. Each solved puzzle is rated (1 – 5 Stars) based on how quickly the puzzle was solved. Features: * 99 different levels with unlimited puzzles in each level. * Unlimited puzzles to be solved in this version.

About

Enigma

Engage your mind with a popular mathematical puzzle game. Solve grids with symbols and operators, featuring adjustable difficulty levels and helpful hints. Enjoy a unique challenge with a new grid every time.

Highlights
  • Mathematical puzzle gameplay
  • Randomly generated grids
  • Three difficulty levels
  • Symbol-to-number matching
  • Show correct number hint
  • Show error indicator
Features
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Enigma is the most popular mathematical puzzle in the world. Known as the "Calculation Enigmatic" in numerous magazines is now available for iPhone and iPad with grid always different (random) and three level of difficulty. How to play? The grid is composed of a series of symbols and mathematical operators (+ - x : ) arranged in three rows and three columns; Same symbol corresponds equal number. Features - 6 different symbols - 3 difficulty levels - Function "Show Correct Number" - Function "Show Error"

Screenshots

Math Rings4 screens
Enigma4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Math Rings at none against Enigma's 2. Math Rings also leads on rating (4.2 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). Enigma's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Enigma sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Math Rings asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Math Rings holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Math Rings has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Rings ships an update every 20 months, Enigma every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Math Rings versus Enigma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath RingsEnigma
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 11 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRajinder SinghMarco Gentili

Customer experience

Math Rings

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Enigma

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Math Rings

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Enigma

One-time2
  • Utility Pack$0.99
  • Remove iAd Banner$0.99

Questions

Is Math Rings free?
Math Rings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Enigma free?
Enigma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Math Rings or Enigma?
Math Rings is rated higher. Math Rings averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Enigma averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Math Rings or Enigma have ads?
Neither Math Rings nor Enigma shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Rings or Enigma?
Math Rings ships an update every 20 months, and Enigma every 11 months. Most recently, Math Rings was updated on October 16, 2026 and Enigma on October 15, 2026.

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