Watergate vs Numerate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Watergate
This digital board game simulates the Watergate scandal. One player is a journalist uncovering evidence, while the other is the Nixon administration trying to conceal the truth. It features asynchronous multiplayer and a solo mode.
- Card-driven gameplay
- Asynchronous multiplayer
- Solo play mode
- Faithful board game adaptation
- Detailed background story
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Card-Driven Game of the Most Notorious of Political Scandals. Will Nixon triumph in his tug of war with the Press or will the truth be exposed? Nominated for Best Board Game App in the BoardGameGeek Golden Geek Awards! In Watergate, one player assumes the role of a Washington Post Journalist, while the other embodies the Nixon Administration—each with a unique set of cards. To win, the Nixon Administration must build up enough momentum to make it to the end of the presidential term, whereas the Journalist must gather enough evidence to connect two informants directly to the President. Of course, the administration will do all in its power to smother any evidence. Watergate: The Board Game is a faithful adaptation of the original board game. Languages: English, German, Dutch Play modes: Pass & Play, Cross-platform asynchronous multiplayer, Solo Includes detailed background story Game author: Matthias Cramer Publisher: Frosted Games Digital adaptation: Apps by Eerko Top 10 of all-time best 2-player-only games (BoardGameGeek). Winner Golden Geek Best 2-Player Board Game 2019 Winner Board Game Quest Awards Best Two Player Game 2019
Numerate
Engage in daily math-based puzzles to sharpen your reasoning skills. Solve unique number challenges, compete with friends, and enjoy unlimited play. This game offers a fun workout for your logic and deduction abilities.
- Daily math puzzles
- Number sequence challenges
- Unlimited play mode
- Shareable results
- Hints and boosters
- Multiple game modes
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Calling all puzzle enthusiasts! Whether you're a fan of Sudoku, Wordle-style deduction games, or just love a good brain teaser, Numerate will put your mind to the test! Solve daily math-based puzzles and sharpen your reasoning skills with our unique and fun number challenges. Looking for a fresh daily challenge? In Daily Puzzle Mode, all players get the same puzzle each day, testing their ability to solve it in the fewest moves possible. Every move counts—can you crack the code with minimal hints and undos? Once you’ve solved it, share your results and see how you stack up against friends and other players! Can’t get enough Numerate? Play Unlimited Mode, where you can solve as many number puzzles as you want—no waiting required! Stuck on a tricky puzzle? Use a hint to nudge yourself in the right direction and keep the challenge going. Expand your mind and train your brain with our free math puzzles! Numerate is like a workout for your logic and deduction skills. Game Features: Engaging Number Puzzles Uncover hidden number sequences in a grid-based logic puzzle like you’ve never seen before. Unlimited Play Solve as many puzzles as you want in Unlimited Mode—no need to wait for the next challenge! Share Your Results Compete with friends in Daily Puzzle Mode and share your results to see who solved it in the fewest moves. Boosters & Hints Stuck? Use hints to reveal key numbers or clear out incorrect guesses to stay in the game. Play at Your Own Pace Choose between relaxed puzzle-solving or fast-paced challenges with different game modes. Flex Your Brain Muscles As you progress, the puzzles get tougher! Can you master the ultimate challenge and become a Numerate champion? Join the Numerate community and train your mind every day! playnumerate.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Numerate at Free against Watergate's $6.99. Numerate also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.8). On review sentiment, ratings volume, 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
Numerate is free to download; Watergate costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Numerate holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Watergate's written reviews are positive against 67% of Numerate's.
Watergate ships an update every 2 weeks, Numerate every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Watergate | Numerate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (5 ratings) | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eerko Vissering | Jason Perlman |
Customer experience
Watergate
Numerate
In-app purchases
Watergate
No in-app purchases
Numerate
No in-app purchases









