# Numbers search vs Groops

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Numbers search | Groops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numbers-search/id608860296/reviews)** | [4.3 (675 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groops/id659981940/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **675** |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Liutauras Stravinskas](https://appshunter.io/developer/578189355) | [Torched Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/659981943) |

## What reviewers say

### Numbers search

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numbers-search/id608860296)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Groops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groops/id659981940)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pack of 50 Board Shuffles | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of 10 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of 5,000 Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3x3 Bonus Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack of 20,000 Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| pack of 100,000 Points | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Calming game
- 🧠 Challenging and thought-provoking
- 🤔 Makes you think differently
- 🕰️ Great for passing time
- 🧠 Brain workout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Requires Facebook login for more levels
- 🔢 Lack of new levels
- 🎵 No background music

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- More levels and boards
- Ability to reset level scores
- Endless mode
- Ability to see previous groops found


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*