Comparison

Japsum vs Triplix Merge

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

Head to head
About

Japsum

Features
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Japsum (short for "Japanese Sum") is a free, logic-based, combinatorial number-placement puzzle game. It’s similar to Kakuro or Sudoku puzzles, but with its own unique twist. Starting with an empty grid, you’ll use hints provided on the sides and top to place numbers or black boxes in the grid. The hints indicate the sums of consecutive numbers, with no black boxes in between. Multiple hints mean that sequences of numbers are divided by one or more black boxes. By using logical reasoning and interpreting these hints, you’ll make steady progress in filling in the grid with numbers and black boxes. Be prepared—especially with the larger grids, these puzzles can get very challenging! The app offers grid sizes ranging from 3x3 to 22x22—the largest puzzles of this kind, as far as I know. Every puzzle has exactly one unique solution, ensuring a fair and rewarding challenge. As you solve puzzles, your level increases, unlocking larger grids and fun bear avatars that you can choose to represent your progress. Best of all, Japsum is completely free—so you can dive into the world of Japanese Sum puzzles at no cost. Are you ready to test your logic and take on the ultimate puzzle challenge? Download Japsum today and start solving!

About

Triplix Merge

Features
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Triplix is a calm, clever merge‑tile puzzler that rewards planning and pattern recognition. Slide tiles on a 4×4 board, combine matching tiles, and chase the highest tile and top score. Quick to learn, deep to master — perfect for short sessions or long strategic runs. Simple Controls: Swipe to move tiles. Intuitive touch controls for finger‑first play. Strategic Depth: Plan moves with the “next blocks” preview and optimize every placement. Smooth Visuals: Polished animations, pop effects, and responsive UI for satisfying feedback. Persistent Progress: Highest tile and best scores are saved between sessions. Dark‑Mode Friendly: Carefully tuned palettes for great visibility in any lighting.

Screenshots

Japsum4 screens
Triplix Merge2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Japsum at 9.0 against Triplix Merge's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Japsum versus Triplix Merge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJapsumTriplix Merge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJENS WOLF WEIGELSTEPHEN WISEMAN

In-app purchases

None

Japsum

No in-app purchases

None

Triplix Merge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Japsum free?
Japsum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Triplix Merge free?
Triplix Merge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Japsum or Triplix Merge have ads?
Neither Japsum nor Triplix Merge shows ads.

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