Comparison

Numbly vs Increment

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

Head to head
About

Numbly

Engage in a daily numerical puzzle where you use six numbers and operators to reach a target sum. Enjoy unlimited gameplay in workout mode and share your achievements with friends. Access answers to help you progress through challenging math puzzles.

Highlights
  • Daily number challenges
  • Six numbers and operators
  • Target sum puzzles
  • Social sharing
  • Unlimited workout mode
  • Access to answers
Features
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Embark on a daily journey of numerical mastery with our immersive puzzle game! Each day, face a fresh challenge, utilizing six numbers and operators to crack the target sum. But the excitement doesn't end there – share your triumphs with friends on social media, fueling the competitive spirit! Immerse yourself in engaging gameplay, where strategic planning and clever arithmetic lead to victory. Experience endless mathematical exploration in our training mode, where the fun never stops! Engage in unlimited gameplay, tackling challenging puzzles. Need a little guidance? No problem! Access the answers whenever you need them to keep the momentum going. Ready to join the fun and showcase your math prowess?

About

Increment

This arcade-style game challenges your reflexes and speed with arithmetic puzzles. Transform numbers based on instructions before the timer expires. Compete with friends in real-time races or tackle daily challenges.

Highlights
  • Arcade-style arithmetic puzzles
  • Real-time 1v1 friend races
  • Daily shared puzzles
  • Classic mode with streaks and leaderboards
  • Player profile with avatar and stats
  • One-handed play design
Features
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Increment is a fast, arcade-style mental math game that turns simple arithmetic into a test of speed and reflexes. The rule is simple: you're shown a number and an instruction, such as "Add 1 to each digit." Type the transformed number before the timer runs out. 125 → 236 Easy? Now do it in a second and a half. Then the digits roll over, so 9 becomes 0. The increment grows to +2, then +3. The numbers get longer and the clock gets shorter. VS: RACE A FRIEND Play 10 numbers and send the link. Your friend gets the same 10 numbers with your time on the clock for each one, so every number is a race. The faster answer takes the point. Pick an avatar and your country flag; they appear on every challenge you send. Works between iPhone and Android, no account needed. DAILY One puzzle a day, the same 20 numbers for everyone. Keep your day streak going and share your result grid. MODES • VS: race a friend's time on the same 10 numbers • Classic: build streaks, level up, three misses and you're out • Daily: one shared puzzle a day FEATURES • Player profile with your avatar, flag and stats • Quick runs and instant restarts • Game Center leaderboards for Classic and your Daily streak • Digit roll-over (9 → 0) that keeps every answer honest • Clean, high-contrast design built for one-handed play • Optional one-time Remove Ads upgrade No accounts. No distractions. Just you, the numbers, and the clock.

Screenshots

Numbly4 screens
Increment4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Numbly at none against Increment's 1. Numbly also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). Increment's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price and rating 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. Increment sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Numbly asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Numbly against 5.0 for Increment. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Numbly has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Numbly ships an update every 4 days, Increment daily. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Numbly versus Increment: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumblyIncrement
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn CahillSSGM LLC

Customer experience

Numbly

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Increment

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Numbly

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Increment

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Numbly free?
Numbly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Increment free?
Increment is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Numbly or Increment?
Numbly and Increment are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Numbly or Increment have ads?
Increment shows ads; Numbly does not.
Which is updated more often, Numbly or Increment?
Numbly ships an update every 4 days, and Increment daily. Most recently, Numbly was updated on October 1, 2026 and Increment on October 11, 2026.

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