# NumWorlds vs Puzzlies

The clearest difference is ads: NumWorlds at none against Puzzlies's shown. NumWorlds also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). Puzzlies's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NumWorlds sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Puzzlies sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NumWorlds ships an update every 2 weeks, Puzzlies every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NumWorlds | Puzzlies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 511 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Black Pug Studio Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753266832) | [Mikukito ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717392398) |

## What reviewers say

### NumWorlds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numworlds/id6736342660)

Embark on a puzzle adventure connecting numbers to reach targets and unlock stunning 3D worlds. Explore diverse biomes, master addictive challenges, and sharpen your mind with this engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Stunning 3D biomes, Addictive number chaining puzzles, Hundreds of levels, Offline play, Mind-sharpening challenges, Cosmetic customization

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Common Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Blockoins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rare Skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| New Biome | $1.99 | one-time |
| 55 Blockoins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Epic Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| 170 Blockoins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 345 Blockoins | $12.99 | one-time |
| 600 Blockoins | $22.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Blockoins | $44.99 | one-time |


### Puzzlies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzlies-logic-puzzles/id6742057941)

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 mins | $0.49 | one-time |
| 3 Skips | $0.49 | one-time |
| 30 Mins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Skips | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Hour | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Skips | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 Hours | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NumWorlds free?

NumWorlds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Puzzlies free?

Puzzlies is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do NumWorlds or Puzzlies have ads?

Puzzlies shows ads; NumWorlds does not.

### Which is updated more often, NumWorlds or Puzzlies?

NumWorlds ships an update every 2 weeks, and Puzzlies every 5 days. Most recently, NumWorlds was updated on October 14, 2026 and Puzzlies on October 19, 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.*
