Comparison

Numbers search vs Groops

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

Head to head
About

Numbers search

A puzzle game where players find and cross out numbers within a digit matrix. It offers two distinct modes and three difficulty levels, with randomly generated puzzles for endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Find and cross out numbers
  • Two layout modes: straight line or random curve
  • Three difficulty levels: easy, medium, hard
  • Customizable game scene
  • Randomly generated puzzles
Features
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puzzle game where you have to find and cross out all given numbers in digits matrix. * two modes: numbers can be layout in strait line or in random curve; * 3 levels: easy, medium, hard; * ability to customize game scene; * randomly generated puzzles, that means infinitive number of different puzzles

About

Groops

This puzzle game challenges your mind by matching tiles based on shared or unique attributes. With hundreds of levels and exciting game modes like Time Attack and multiplayer, it offers endless fun and brain stimulation. Compete with friends and unlock achievements.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of levels
  • Time Attack mode
  • Leaderboards
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Unlockable achievements
  • Hint system
Features
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Groops is a puzzle game that will put your mind to the test. Match tiles three at a time based on either shared or completely unique attributes - the number of possibilities will tie your brain in knots! Keep your mind sharp. Play Groops! • Hundreds of levels of increasing difficulties! • Infinite, unlimited gameplay in “Time Attack” mode. Get to the top of the leaderboards and send your friends Challenge requests to beat your score! • Unlock dozens of Achievements! • Compete against friends in multiplayer mode - who can get the most Groops before time runs out? ********** ~ * Starbucks Pick of the Week in 2014 * ~ “This is an example of why we love games. Simple to understand, but very difficult to master.” - iPlayApps “Groops takes match-three to a whole new level.” - Daniel Celeste, AppAdvice.com “This game is more fun and challenging than my job! With a smooth design and intelligent matching, it is everything I look for to keep my mind stimulated during downtime” - HallelP “Fun but challenging game. Can’t put my phone down once I open this app!” - Stefi592 ********** GAMEPLAY MODES LEVELS - Relax, there’s no time pressure. Find all the possible Groops on the screen to advance. You can use Hints if you get stuck (get more by playing TIME ATTACK or from the Powerups menu). TIME ATTACK - Find as many Groops as possible before time runs out! Make 5 Groops in a row to increase your multiplier, but be careful! If you make an invalid Groop, your multiplier gets reset. Rack up as many points as possible because your score gets added to your points bank. ********** OK, HOW DO I PLAY? Match 3 tiles to make a Groop. Tiles have 4 attributes with three options each - SHAPE (square, circle, leaf), COLOR (blue, magenta, yellow), PATTERN (solid fill, striped fill, border only), and SYMBOL (diamond, hourglass, and its 3rd option is no symbol at all). Finding identical tiles is easy, but you’ll eventually need to make Groops based on mixed attributes, and thats where we kick your brain into full-throttle. Groops can be made by matching tiles with identical attributes, by matching all 3 options of 1 attribute, or by matching three different options across multiple attributes. For example: • Solid blue square with no symbol, solid blue circle with no symbol, and a solid blue leaf with no symbol. (Same shape - square, same color - blue, same pattern - solid, all different symbols) • Striped blue square with no symbol, solid magenta circle with a diamond, bordered yellow leaf with an hourglass (All different shapes, all different colors, all different patterns, all different symbols) NOTE: To make a Groop, either all options are the same, or all different across the attributes. For example, these would be invalid: • Solid blue square with no symbol, solid blue square with no symbol, solid blue circle with no symbol (two squares and a circle, instead of three squares, or one square, one circle, and one leaf) • Bordered magenta circle with a diamond, solid yellow circle with a diamond, solid yellow circle with an hourglass (Invalid for two reasons: 1) two yellows and a magenta instead of three yellows or one yellow, one magenta, and one blue. 2) two diamonds and an hourglass instead of three diamonds or one diamond, one hourglass, and one without any symbol at all) ********** Follow @play_groops on Twitter

Screenshots

Numbers search4 screens
Groops4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Numbers search at 5.0 against Groops's 4.3. Numbers search also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). Groops's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). On price 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

Both are free to download. Groops sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Numbers search asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Numbers search holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Groops has 675 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Numbers search ships an update every 4 months, Groops every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Numbers search versus Groops: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumbers searchGroops
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.3 (675 ratings)
Positive reviews—85.6% of reviews
Number of ratings4675 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiutauras StravinskasTorched Media LLC

Customer experience

Numbers search

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Groops

All ratings675 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral9.5%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive85.6%
Neutral5.2%
Negative9.3%

Bugs and requests

Numbers search

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Groops

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Level 10 of 'brainz needed' bonus pack won't let user progress
  • Crash after time attack finishes
  • Level 45 of easy 4x4 board shows '0/ ' and crashes
  • Win not recognized in local multiplayer

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and boards
  • Ability to reset level scores
  • Endless mode
  • Ability to see previous groops found

In-app purchases

None

Numbers search

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Groops

One-time6
  • pack of 50 Board Shuffles$0.99
  • pack of 10 Hints$0.99
  • pack of 5,000 Points$0.99
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  • 3x3 Bonus Pack 1$1.99
  • pack of 20,000 Points$2.99
  • pack of 100,000 Points$12.99

Questions

Is Numbers search free?
Numbers search is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Groops free?
Groops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Numbers search or Groops?
Numbers search is rated higher. Numbers search averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Groops averages 4.3 from 675 ratings.
Do Numbers search or Groops have ads?
Numbers search shows ads; Groops does not.
Which is updated more often, Numbers search or Groops?
Numbers search ships an update every 4 months, and Groops every 8 days. Most recently, Numbers search was updated on September 7, 2026 and Groops on July 4, 2026.

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