# Hashi vs Number Join

The clearest difference is rating: Hashi at 4.9 against Number Join's 4.2. Hashi also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1K vs 59). Number Join's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hashi sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Number Join sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hashi holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hashi has 1K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Hashi's written reviews are positive against 89% of Number Join's.

Hashi ships an update every 4 months, Number Join every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hashi | Number Join |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hashi-bridges/id567583852/reviews)** | [4.2 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-join-connect-diagonal/id611072465/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | **94.4% of reviews** | 88.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Conceptis Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/479420055) | [Stanley Lam](https://appshunter.io/developer/453164363) |

## What reviewers say

### Hashi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hashi-bridges/id567583852)

Connect islands by drawing bridges based on the number of connections each island requires. This logic puzzle game offers a challenging yet accessible experience for all ages, sharpening cognitive skills with unique puzzles updated weekly.

**Highlights:** Connect islands with bridges, Logic-based puzzles, 200+ free puzzles, Weekly bonus puzzle, Multiple difficulty levels, Unlimited undo/redo, Highlighting options

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hard Snacks 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Easy Variety 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Variety 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Variety 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Easy Variety 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Variety 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Variety 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Variety 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Variety 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big & Tough 1 | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🔒 No intrusive ads
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay and controls
- 💡 Variety of difficulty levels
- 👍 Clean and well-designed interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive for additional puzzle packs
- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
- 💡 Lack of a bookmark/save feature for harder puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- App sometimes crashes or freezes
- Accidental bridge drawing due to sensitivity issues
- Puzzle progress not saving properly

**Requested features**

- More free puzzles or content updates
- Ability to save/bookmark progress on harder puzzles
- Hint system or tutorial for learning the game


### Number Join

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-join-connect-diagonal/id611072465)

A logic puzzle game where you fill in missing numbers sequentially. Solve puzzles by connecting numbers horizontally, vertically, or diagonally across various difficulty levels. Features include hints, auto-save, and time tracking.

**Highlights:** Fill missing numbers sequentially, Horizontal, vertical, and diagonal connections, 5 difficulty levels, Over 500 levels, Check function for wrong numbers, Auto-save unfinished levels, Record best completion times

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Full Version | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hashi free?

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

### Is Number Join free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hashi or Number Join?

Hashi is rated higher. Hashi averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Number Join averages 4.2 from 59 ratings.

### Do Hashi or Number Join have ads?

Number Join shows ads; Hashi does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hashi or Number Join?

Hashi ships an update every 4 months, and Number Join every 5 months. Most recently, Hashi was updated on November 10, 2026 and Number Join on November 6, 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.*