Comparison

Kumome vs Equ8

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

Head to head
About

Kumome

Engage in strategic board-and-card gameplay solo or with friends. Conquer puzzles, build decks, and battle through five kingdoms with unique heroes. Discover hidden treasures and enjoy a rich narrative with an original soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Single-player campaign with 200+ levels
  • 6 unique playable heroes
  • Customizable hero outfits
  • PvP and Co-op modes
  • Deck-building battles
  • Handwritten narrative
  • Original soundtrack
Features
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Strategy, manipulation, or pure luck—how will you claim victory in Kumome? Kumome is a thrilling board-and-card game you can play solo or with friends. Our small but passionate team has poured our hearts into creating a game we love, and we hope you’ll love it too. Embark on a journey across five kingdoms, conquer over 200 head-scratching puzzles, and put your skills to the test. Whether you’re facing off against friends in PvP battles or teaming up in Co-op mode, Kumome offers a fun game for all types of gamers. What’s in this edition? • A gripping single-player campaign with over 200 levels • 6 unique playable heroes inspired by myths and legends • Customizable outfits and color palettes to make your hero your own • Hidden treasures waiting to be discovered • PvP and Co-op modes, playable now with more updates on the way • Deck-building battles with new cards added regularly • A handwritten narrative full of twists and surprises • An original soundtrack created just for Kumome • Access to the Kumome Community on Discord Join us, save the world of Kumome, and see if you have what it takes to reign supreme.

About

Equ8

This is a strategy board game where players form mathematical equations using digit and operator tiles. Score points by creating valid equations, utilizing bonus squares, and connecting to existing tiles. It offers multiple difficulty modes and various ways to play, including local, online, and against AI.

Highlights
  • Equation building gameplay
  • Score multipliers
  • Multiple difficulty modes
  • Pass and Play mode
  • Online multiplayer
  • CPU challenges
  • Elo ranking system
Features
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EQU8 is the equation board game that makes math feel like a strategy game. Place digit and operator tiles on a 15×15 board to build valid math equations — and outscore your opponent before the bag runs out. Think Scrabble, but with numbers. HOW IT WORKS Select tiles from your rack and place them on the board to form a valid equation. Score points based on the tiles you play. Land on a Double Digit or Triple Equation square to multiply your score. Connect to existing tiles to build perpendicular equations and score even more. 4 DIFFICULTY MODES Beginner (ages 6+) uses addition only. Early Math (ages 7+) adds subtraction. Intermediate (ages 9+) brings in multiplication. Full Game (ages 11+) includes all four operations. Start simple and level up as your players grow. NEW: WEEKLY CHALLENGES Four fresh puzzles every Sunday, one per mode. Each has a preset board and rack. Find the one move that hits the goal, such as an exact score or using all 7 tiles. The clock starts when you tap Start. Race other players on weekly leaderboards, use hints if you're stuck, and keep your week streak alive. PLAY YOUR WAY Pass and Play lets two players share one device. Online play lets you challenge anyone and take turns whenever you want. Friend Challenges let you invite a specific player. Matchmaking pairs you with someone at your skill level using a full Elo ranking system. CPU Mode — challenge the computer in Easy, Medium, or Hard. Your computer Elo rating improves as you get better, and the difficulty grows with it. Free players get Levels 1 and 2. Pro unlocks all four modes against the CPU. RANKING SYSTEM Every online game is ranked. Earn a separate Elo rating for each of the four modes and climb the ranks in the ones you play most. FREE AND PRO Free players get full access to Beginner and Early Math modes — locally, online, against the CPU, and in Weekly Challenges — with up to 3 active online games at once. Upgrade to Pro with a one-time purchase to unlock all four modes, unlimited games, and the Intermediate and Full Game weekly challenges. No Ads! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Kumome4 screens
Equ84 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Equ8 at every 10 days against Kumome's every 4 months. 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. Kumome sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Equ8 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Kumome against 5.0 for Equ8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kumome ships an update every 4 months, Equ8 every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Kumome versus Equ8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKumomeEqu8
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB63 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperYannis BenattiaChester Hawkins

Customer experience

Kumome

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Equ8

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Kumome

One-time4
  • Rewinds Bundle$0.99
  • Defender bundle$1.99
  • Ravager Bundle$3.99
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  • Retribution Bundle$5.99
1 purchases

Equ8

One-time1
  • Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Kumome free?
Kumome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Equ8 free?
Equ8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kumome or Equ8?
Kumome and Equ8 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Kumome or Equ8 have ads?
Neither Kumome nor Equ8 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kumome or Equ8?
Kumome ships an update every 4 months, and Equ8 every 10 days. Most recently, Kumome was updated on October 11, 2026 and Equ8 on October 6, 2026.

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