Comparison

Play Countdown vs PG Number Match

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

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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

PG Number Match

Features
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Number Match is an addictive puzzle game where you match adjacent numbers to clear the board. Test your strategic thinking and number skills! HOW TO PLAY: • Match two identical numbers (e.g., 5 + 5) • Match two numbers that add up to 10 (e.g., 3 + 7, 4 + 6) • Numbers must be adjacent (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) • Clear entire rows for bonus points! GAME MODES: • Endless Mode - Play at your own pace with unlimited moves • Timed Mode - 3 minutes to score as high as possible • Move Counter Mode - Clear the board in just 50 moves FEATURES: • Multiple grid sizes (Small to Extra Large) • Combo multiplier system for high scores • Row clearing bonuses • Simple tap or drag & drop controls • Beautiful, clean interface SCORING SYSTEM: • Same number matches: 10 points × combo • Sum to 10 matches: 15 points × combo • Row clear bonus: 50 points × combo per row • Build combos by clearing consecutive rows! Perfect for: • Quick brain training sessions • Math skill improvement • Strategic puzzle lovers • All ages and skill levels Download Number Match now and start matching!

Screenshots

Play Countdown4 screens
PG Number Match4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PG Number Match at none against Play Countdown's 1. PG Number Match also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Play Countdown's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and update cadence 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. PG Number Match asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Play Countdown ships an update fortnightly, PG Number Match every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Play Countdown versus PG Number Match: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlay CountdownPG Number Match
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoachim DorelCeltic Wards, LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Play Countdown

One-time1
  • Countdown Extended$1.99
None

PG Number Match

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Play Countdown free?
Play Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PG Number Match free?
PG Number Match is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Play Countdown or PG Number Match have ads?
PG Number Match shows ads; Play Countdown does not.
Which is updated more often, Play Countdown or PG Number Match?
Play Countdown ships an update fortnightly, and PG Number Match every 11 days. Most recently, Play Countdown was updated on November 4, 2026 and PG Number Match on October 25, 2026.

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