# Number Join vs NumMatch

The clearest difference is rating: NumMatch at 4.7 against Number Join's 4.2. NumMatch also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (58K vs 202). Number Join's advantage is review sentiment (66% vs 42%) and 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. Number Join sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NumMatch sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NumMatch holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NumMatch has 58K ratings behind it against 202, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Number Join's written reviews are positive against 42% of NumMatch's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Number Join ships an update every 5 months, NumMatch fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Number Join | NumMatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (202 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-join-connect-numbers/id603551538/reviews) | **[4.7 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nummatch-number-logic-puzzles/id6474659972/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 202 | **58K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.1% of reviews** | 41.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#196** |
| Size | 11 MB | 493 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stanley Lam](https://appshunter.io/developer/453164363) | [BRAINWORKS PUBLISHING PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589193484) |

## What reviewers say

### Number Join

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-join-connect-numbers/id603551538)

A logic puzzle game where you fill in missing numbers sequentially, horizontally or vertically. Features multiple difficulty levels, over 500 puzzles, and helpful tools like a "Check" function to highlight errors. It also tracks your best completion times and offers Game Center achievements.

**Highlights:** Fill missing numbers sequentially, Horizontal and vertical paths only, 5 difficulty levels, Over 500 levels, Highlight wrong numbers function, Auto-save progress, Record best completion times

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Great mind exercise
- 🧩 Fun and challenging puzzle
- 👍 Intuitive and well-thought-out
- 💡 Satisfying gameplay
- ⏳ Good time passer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🖱️ Non-intuitive controls
- 📱 UI issues after updates
- 💰 Unclear monetization
- 🖱️ Small and close undo/redo buttons

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes upon opening
- Game crashes during gameplay
- Update issues: game alignment, inaccessible older games
- View mode screwed up, nothing lines up
- Congrats window blocks game

**Requested features**

- More puzzles, larger grids (11x11+)
- Ability to set up puzzles from external sources
- More distinguishing colors for tiles
- A 'backwards mode' for reverse number solving
- Different color tiles for next vs. back numbers


### NumMatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nummatch-number-logic-puzzles/id6474659972)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

This logic puzzle game offers a relaxing way to train your brain and math skills. Find pairs of equal numbers or pairs that sum to ten to clear the board. Enjoy daily challenges, hints, and unlock rewards.

**Highlights:** Find pairs of equal numbers, Find pairs that sum to 10, Clear numbers vertically, horizontally, and diagonally, Add new numbers when stuck, Unlimited free hints, Daily challenges and seasonal events, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small hint package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Large hint package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Banner & Interrupt ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Colorful and fun gameplay
- 💭 Engaging and challenging
- 🧠 Stimulates the mind
- 🕰️ Quick and easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🕰️ Ads interrupt gameplay
- 💰 Paid version still has ads
- 🐛 Technical issues like freezing

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes during ads
- Ads don't always function properly

**Requested features**

- Undo button
- Reduce ad frequency
- Improve paid version experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Number Join free?

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

### Is NumMatch free?

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

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

NumMatch is rated higher. Number Join averages 4.2 out of 5 from 202 ratings, while NumMatch averages 4.7 from 58K ratings.

### Do Number Join or NumMatch have ads?

Both Number Join and NumMatch show ads.

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

Number Join ships an update every 5 months, and NumMatch fortnightly. Most recently, Number Join was updated on November 1, 2026 and NumMatch on November 9, 2026.

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