Comparison

Symbol Mind vs Number Ball Jam

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

Head to head
About

Symbol Mind

Engage in a captivating memory challenge using authentic ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. Match symbol pairs against the clock across progressive levels, enhancing cognitive skills like memory and concentration. Enjoy an elegant design and adaptive gameplay for a unique brain-training experience.

Highlights
  • Authentic Egyptian Hieroglyphs
  • Special Power Cards
  • 8 Progressive Levels
  • Adaptive Gameplay
  • Cognitive Skill Enhancement
  • Adjustable Difficulty
Features
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Symbol Mind - Memory Challenge Test your memory with authentic ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs in this captivating brain training game! SymbolMind combines challenging memory-matching gameplay with the mystique of ancient civilization for a unique gaming experience. GAMEPLAY: Match pairs of authentic Egyptian symbols while racing against the clock. Remember positions, find matching pairs, and clear the board to advance. The faster you match, the higher your score! DISTINCTIVE FEATURES: - Authentic Egyptian Hieroglyphs - Play with real hieroglyphs from ancient texts - Special Power Cards - Bomb cards clear adjacent symbols, Magic cards reveal all symbols briefly - Bonus Cards - Collect orphaned symbols for extra points - 8 Progressive Levels - From beginner-friendly 3x4 grids to expert 8x8 challenges - Adaptive Gameplay - Optimized for all devices, from the latest iPhone to older models - Accessibility Features - Full support for reduced motion settings COGNITIVE BENEFITS: - Improve short-term memory and recall abilities - Enhance concentration and attention to detail - Develop pattern recognition skills - Boost visual processing speed - Strengthen strategic thinking FEATURES FOR ALL PLAYERS: - Elegant design with striking ancient Egyptian aesthetic - Adjustable difficulty to match your skill level - Performance mode for older devices - Vibration feedback and complementary sound effects - Ad-free experience available with one-time purchase Perfect for casual gamers, history enthusiasts, students, and anyone looking to improve memory while enjoying a calming yet engaging experience. Train your brain while exploring the fascinating world of ancient Egyptian symbols. Download SymbolMind now and embark on your memory journey through ancient Egypt!

About

Number Ball Jam

A 3D puzzle game that blends sorting and merging mechanics. Tap to combine balls of the same number, strategically rearranging them to clear bottles and solve increasingly complex levels. Enjoy a brain-exercising challenge anywhere, anytime.

Highlights
  • 3D sorting and merging puzzles
  • Easy to learn, hard to master gameplay
  • Variety of unique levels
  • Playable offline
  • Satisfying number combos
  • Strategic ball rearrangement
Features
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Number Ball Jam is a fun and addictive 3D puzzle game that cleverly combines sorting and merging mechanics, adding fresh and exciting elements to the classic sorting game. Simply tap to merge balls of the same number, but you need to rearrange the balls to achieve the merges, so you must proceed with caution! ^=^ Features ^=^ * Easy to Learn, Hard to Master: With a simple tap mechanism, anyone can easily pick up and play, but mastering the game requires skill and strategy. * Unique Levels: Enjoy a variety of puzzles ranging from easy to mind-bendingly difficult. * Play Anytime, Anywhere: Whether you're commuting, taking a break, or relaxing at home, Number Ball Jam is a game that entertains and exercises your brain. * Satisfying Combos: 2 => 2 => 4 => 8 => 16 => ... ^=^ How to Play ^=^ The gameplay is simple yet engaging: * Tap on a bottle to select a ball, then tap another bottle to merge. * Move the balls within the bottles and merge them all to clear the bottles for victory. * Read the puzzles carefully and plan your merges wisely to avoid getting stuck due to incorrect merges. * As you progress through the levels, new obstacle elements will be introduced, requiring careful thought and clever tactics to win. * Don’t move them haphazardly; stay alert and make rational moves! If you enjoy thinking and love a challenge, Number Ball Jam is a must-play for you! Download now and start tackling various puzzles!

Screenshots

Symbol Mind4 screens
Number Ball Jam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Symbol Mind at every 2 weeks against Number Ball Jam's every 2 months. Number Ball Jam's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Symbol Mind sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Number Ball Jam sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Symbol Mind against 5.0 for Number Ball Jam. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Symbol Mind ships an update every 2 weeks, Number Ball Jam every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Symbol Mind versus Number Ball Jam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymbol MindNumber Ball Jam
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKeiver Hernandez云敏 沈

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Symbol Mind

One-time1
  • Ad-Free Experience$1.99
10 purchases

Number Ball Jam

One-time10
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Single Coin2$3.99
  • Remove Ads$5.99
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  • Single Coin3$7.99
  • Reawake Offer$7.99
  • Special Offer1$9.99
  • Special Offer2$10.99
  • Single Coin4$14.99
  • Single Coin5$29.99
  • Single Coin6$49.99

Questions

Is Symbol Mind free?
Symbol Mind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Number Ball Jam free?
Number Ball Jam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Symbol Mind or Number Ball Jam?
Symbol Mind and Number Ball Jam are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Symbol Mind or Number Ball Jam have ads?
Both Symbol Mind and Number Ball Jam show ads.
Which is updated more often, Symbol Mind or Number Ball Jam?
Symbol Mind ships an update every 2 weeks, and Number Ball Jam every 2 months. Most recently, Symbol Mind was updated on August 28, 2026 and Number Ball Jam on July 4, 2026.

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