Comparison

Play Countdown vs Logic Puzzles

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

Head to head
About

Play Countdown

Engage in a daily mental math challenge with a numbers puzzle. Use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to reach a target number using six given numbers. It's a fun way to improve arithmetic skills and keep your mind sharp.

Highlights
  • Daily math puzzles
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Whole number results only
  • Relax Mode (no timer)
  • Progress tracking and trophies
  • Offline play
Features
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Give your mental math a workout. Six numbers. One target. With a fresh puzzle every day, and unlimited practice whenever you want more. Play Countdown turns arithmetic practice into a satisfying numbers game. Combine six numbers using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to reach the target exactly. Each number can be used once, and division must produce a whole number. The rules are simple. Finding the right combination is the challenge. And close counts too. Every daily scores points: 10 for hitting the target, then 7, 5, 3 or 1 the closer you get. Solve it in the fewest possible moves for a bonus point. Stuck? Bank your closest number to lock in your points, then see how everyone did on today's puzzle. Can you score a perfect week of 70? Make it a small daily habit: a puzzle over coffee, a challenge during your commute, or a few minutes of focused play whenever you want a break. Watch the timer or switch to Relax Mode and take your time. Every puzzle gives you a reason to practise mental arithmetic. Try different combinations, put your multiplication tables to work, and look for a clever route to the answer. Whether you're brushing up on everyday maths or enjoy solving number puzzles, there's a new target waiting each day. And when one a day isn't enough, Countdown Extended gives you unlimited Challenges, so you can keep practising for as long as you like. Your daily game includes: - A fresh puzzle every day, the same for everyone - Points for every daily, plus a bonus for the fewest moves - Bank your closest number when you're stuck - The shortest way to the target after a miss - How everyone did: the spread of scores, where you stand and the median solve time - A weekly scorecard, points milestones and lifetime badges - A quick interactive tutorial to get you started - Clear, step-by-step calculations as you play - Relax Mode to hide the timer - Daily streaks and 24 trophies to collect - Recent game history with your moves and solve times - Optional reminders at the time you choose - Share your score without revealing the numbers - Satisfying buttons, confetti celebrations, and light and dark modes Play your daily puzzle for free, with access to the last seven days. Want more practice? Unlock Countdown Extended with a one-time purchase: - Unlimited Challenges: a fresh puzzle whenever you want, as many as you like - 31 days of daily puzzles instead of the last seven - Resume unfinished games and pick up where you left off - Full stats: your solve times, fastest games and how you're improving - All future updates included Pay once. Play forever. No subscription. No ads, no account, no tracking. The daily puzzles are built in, so you can play offline. Sharing your results for "How everyone did" is optional and can be turned off in Settings. Six numbers. One target. Can you solve the puzzle?

About

Logic Puzzles

This logic puzzle game challenges you to fill grids using pure deduction. Solve thousands of unique puzzles with daily challenges and multiple game modes. Play offline and enjoy a clean, intuitive design.

Highlights
  • Thousands of unique puzzles
  • Daily challenges
  • Multiple game modes
  • Offline play
  • Helpful hints
  • Custom puzzle settings
Features
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Thermometers is a fresh and addictive logic puzzle game that brings the classic challenge right to your device. Fill each grid of thermometers using pure logic - no guessing required! The goal is to fill the correct number of cells in every row and column while ensuring the mercury in each thermometer always rises from the bulb to the tip. Sounds simple? Try it and see how challenging it can get! Whether you’re new to logic games or a seasoned puzzle solver, Thermometers offers the perfect mix of relaxation and mental challenge. Take a quick break or dive into hundreds of handcrafted levels - there’s always something new to solve. Features: • Thousands of unique puzzles for all skill levels • Daily challenges and new levels every day • Multiple game modes to discover • Custom puzzle settings for a personalized experience • Play anytime, anywhere - even offline • Helpful hints when you need a nudge • Clean, minimalist design with intuitive controls Challenge your logic, test your focus, and enjoy the satisfying flow of solving Thermometers. Download now and warm up your brain! EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://thermometers.antkowski.com/privacy_policy

Screenshots

Play Countdown4 screens
Logic Puzzles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Play Countdown at 5.0 against Logic Puzzles's 4.5. Play Countdown also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Play Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Logic Puzzles sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Play Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Play Countdown ships an update fortnightly, Logic Puzzles monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Play Countdown versus Logic Puzzles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlay CountdownLogic Puzzles
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.018
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoachim DorelAdrian Antkowski

Customer experience

Play Countdown

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Logic Puzzles

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Play Countdown

One-time1
  • Countdown Extended$1.99
3 purchases

Logic Puzzles

Subscriptions3
  • Premium (Weekly)3 Days trial$0.497 Days
  • Premium (Monthly)$1.391 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)$13.901 Year

Questions

Is Play Countdown free?
Play Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Logic Puzzles free?
Logic Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Play Countdown or Logic Puzzles?
Play Countdown is rated higher. Play Countdown averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Logic Puzzles averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Play Countdown or Logic Puzzles have ads?
Logic Puzzles shows ads; Play Countdown does not.
Which is updated more often, Play Countdown or Logic Puzzles?
Play Countdown ships an update fortnightly, and Logic Puzzles monthly. Most recently, Play Countdown was updated on October 24, 2026 and Logic Puzzles on October 15, 2026.

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