Comparison

Farnum vs Grid 9's

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

Head to head
About

Farnum

A number sorting puzzle game that challenges your logic and math skills. Swap tiles of the same type to arrange numbers, with grey tiles guiding your strategy. Progress through a map, collect postcards, and customize your game experience.

Highlights
  • Number sorting gameplay
  • Logic and math challenges
  • Progress map with postcard rewards
  • Procedurally generated puzzles
  • Customizable tile sets
  • Multiple game modes
  • Adjustable grid sizes
Features
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Farnum is a new number sorting game that you won't find anywhere else! It's easy to learn and easy to play, but it still has the power to make you think. All you have to do is spread out the numbers in each section, but there's a catch. You can only swap two tiles if they're the same type. The grey tiles stay in place and keep track of the spread in each section, so you don't have to do all the calculations yourself. The net effect is a casual game with a sprinkle of logic and a hint of math. But wait there's more! As you complete puzzles you move around the game map. When you reach a new destination you are rewarded with an image of a postcard to celebrate your achievement. You can visit the locations in any order you want, so plan carefully and see how many postcards you can collect! Features: Free to Play with No Ads: Farnum is completely free to download and play. You will never see any ads. There are extra features available as in-app purchases. These include Hints, Multiplayer Mode, Color Blast Mode, and more Tile Sets. All of these are completely optional to get, and it is possible to play the game as much as you want without ever spending a penny. Never-ending Gameplay: Every puzzle is procedurally generated, so each time you play, you'll get a new random puzzle. But don't worry, the algorithm makes sure every puzzle is solvable. Easy Gameplay: Swapping tiles is easy. Just click on the two tiles you want to swap, or drag one tile to the other. Hints: All of the puzzles can be solved with a little trial and error, but if you want help, hints are available. A hint will lock a tile into a position that keeps the puzzle solvable. Customize the Look: You can play with any tiles that you have available. Just go to the Color Screen and swap them around until you like the order. As you play, more tiles will become available. You can give yourself even more options by purchasing tile sets from the in-game store! Different Game Modes: You can play on normal or colorful mode. Colorful mode adds an extra color to the puzzle which means there are fewer possible arrangements of the tiles. For an even more colorful experience, you can get Color Blast Mode from the in-game store. Color Blast mode uses two more colors than normal mode. Different Grid Sizes: Play on grids of any size from 16 tiles (for a puzzle you can solve in a few clicks) to 99 tiles (for a daunting challenge that will give you a sense of achievement once you get it all sorted) So what are you waiting for? Download Farnum today and give this new type of puzzle a try!

About

Grid 9's

A number puzzle game where you drag, add, and match numbers on a grid to clear the board. It offers an endless mode and over 1,000 levels across four gameplay styles. Enjoy a clean, ad-free experience with strategic yet simple mechanics.

Highlights
  • Add-and-match gameplay
  • Endless Mode
  • 1,000 unique levels
  • Ad-free experience
  • Strategic puzzle mechanics
  • Daily free help
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No Ad Games presents Grid 9's - a smart, satisfying number puzzle set on a sleek grid. Drag, add, and clear the board by making vertical, horizontal, and diagonal matches. Chase your high score in Endless Mode or explore 1,000 levels in four unique gameplay styles, each with its own twist! Grid 9's offers a fresh puzzle experience unlike any other. • Simple to learn — surprisingly strategic • Enjoy Endless Mode and the first 5 levels for free • Claim a free daily help to boost your play • Unlock 1,000 ad-free levels with a single purchase — no distractions, just pure gameplay • Like all games from No Ad Games, you'll never see an ad while you play Features: • Addictive add-and-match gameplay • Endless Mode for limitless play • 1,000 unique levels to unlock • Clean, ad-free experience • Perfect for casual and puzzle-loving players Download Grid 9's now and get hooked on the number puzzle that's as chill as it is challenging.

Screenshots

Farnum4 screens
Grid 9's4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Farnum at daily against Grid 9's's every 2 months. Grid 9's's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Farnum sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Grid 9's sells 4 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 Farnum against 5.0 for Grid 9's. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Farnum ships an update daily, Grid 9's every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Farnum versus Grid 9's: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFarnumGrid 9's
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings29 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric PhillipsNo Ad Games

Customer experience

Farnum

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Grid 9's

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Farnum

One-time3
  • 2000 coins$0.99
  • 4500 coins$1.99
  • 7000 coins$2.99
4 purchases

Grid 9's

One-time4
  • Three Helpers$2.99
  • Play All 1000 Levels$4.99
  • Six Helpers$4.99
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  • Fifteen Helpers$9.99

Questions

Is Farnum free?
Farnum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grid 9's free?
Grid 9's is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Farnum or Grid 9's?
Farnum and Grid 9's are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 9 ratings respectively.
Do Farnum or Grid 9's have ads?
Neither Farnum nor Grid 9's shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Farnum or Grid 9's?
Farnum ships an update daily, and Grid 9's every 2 months. Most recently, Farnum was updated on June 9, 2026 and Grid 9's on September 22, 2026.

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