Comparison

Japsum vs Nova Stack

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

Nova Stack

Features
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Build your score in a fast-paced cosmic arcade challenge! Nova Stack is a colorful arcade game where every move matters. Stack glowing cubes, survive longer, and climb the global rankings in an endless score attack experience. FEATURES • Fast and satisfying arcade gameplay • Global ranking competition • Multiple visual themes • Smooth neon-style graphics • Endless high-score challenge • Simple controls with deep score strategy Challenge yourself and discover how long you can survive in Nova Stack!

Screenshots

Japsum4 screens
Nova Stack3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Japsum at none against Nova Stack's 1. Japsum also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. Nova Stack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Japsum asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Japsum versus Nova Stack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJapsumNova Stack
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJENS WOLF WEIGELsung won kim

In-app purchases

None

Japsum

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Nova Stack

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Japsum free?
Japsum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nova Stack free?
Nova Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Japsum or Nova Stack have ads?
Nova Stack shows ads; Japsum does not.

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