Comparison

Destructomath vs Pulse Loop

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

Head to head
About

Destructomath

Connect numbered tiles to reach a target sum before time runs out in this fast-paced math puzzle game. Offers multiple modes including timed challenges, strategic clearing, and a relaxing zen experience. Compete daily on global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Lightning-fast number matching
  • Multiple game modes (Mad Minute, Challenge, Zen)
  • Daily competitive boards
  • Global leaderboards
  • Dozens of colorful themes
  • One-time purchase for ad-free experience
Features
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THINK FAST. ADD FASTER. Apple - Editors' Choice & Featured in "Unwind With Our Favourite Puzzlers" App Store Collection Destructomath+ is the fast-paced math puzzle game that’s equal parts brain teaser and high-speed action. Connect numbered tiles to hit the target sum before time runs out. Connect longer chains to form special blocks that will boost your score and catapult you onto the leaderboard. Game Modes MAD MINUTE You’ve got 60 seconds. Keep your combo high and match numbers to the target sum as quickly as you can. CHALLENGE MODE Use strategy, not speed. Clear the board in the fewest possible moves. Perfect for puzzle lovers. ALL NEW: ZEN MODE! No countdown. No scores. Just you and a sea of numbers. Perfect for getting into flow state. COMPETE DAILY A new board every day—only one shot to beat your friends on the global leaderboard. Why You’ll Love It • Dozens of colorful themes to match your style • Leaderboards to track your daily dominance & lifetime high scores • One-time purchase = ad-free for life & offline mode • Built with love by indie devs ACCESSIBLITY We have many high-contrast themes to choose from and the game does NOT require colour to play! We've intentionally used big, bold typeface for better comprehension. How fast can you math? Destructomath+ is built by Steven Ritchie and Dylan Mason. If you have any feedback or questions you can send us an email at support@destructomath.com

About

Pulse Loop

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Pulse Loop is a sleek and addictive puzzle game where logic meets flow. Connect the tiles, build a perfect closed loop, and bring the circuit to life. It starts simple… but quickly becomes a real challenge. HOW IT WORKS Rotate tiles to create one clean, closed loop. Every move counts — fewer moves means better score and more stars. But be careful: Some tiles can’t rotate Some tiles don’t belong in the loop And others… don’t behave as you expect FEATURES Hundreds of handcrafted levels with increasing difficulty Daily challenges to test your skills Smart puzzle generation for endless variety Clean, satisfying visuals and smooth animations Relaxing yet challenging gameplay MASTER THE SYSTEM As you progress, new mechanics appear: Locked tiles that cannot rotate Blocked tiles that never connect T tiles that require careful placement Every level is a new logic puzzle to solve. PLAY YOUR WAY Go for perfect solutions and beat the par Improve your strategy and efficiency Or just relax and enjoy the flow WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT Pulse Loop is easy to learn, but hard to master. Whether you have a minute or an hour, it’s the perfect puzzle to challenge your mind. Can you master the loop?

Screenshots

Destructomath4 screens
Pulse Loop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pulse Loop at none against Destructomath's shown. Pulse Loop also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Destructomath sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pulse Loop sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Destructomath ships an update monthly, Pulse Loop weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Destructomath versus Pulse Loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDestructomathPulse Loop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (126 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings126 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB12 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperStatic Loop Inc.Jorge Davila

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Destructomath

One-time1
  • Ad-Free Experience$3.99
8 purchases

Pulse Loop

One-time8
  • 100 Shards$0.99
  • Neon Core Skin$1.99
  • Ice Core Skin$1.99
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  • Gold Core Skin$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • 550 Shards$4.99
  • 1200 Shards$9.99

Questions

Is Destructomath free?
Destructomath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pulse Loop free?
Pulse Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Destructomath or Pulse Loop have ads?
Destructomath shows ads; Pulse Loop does not.
Which is updated more often, Destructomath or Pulse Loop?
Destructomath ships an update monthly, and Pulse Loop weekly. Most recently, Destructomath was updated on October 12, 2026 and Pulse Loop on September 25, 2026.

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