Comparison

Mathica by LearnWithSherlock vs Pokermancer

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

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About

Mathica by LearnWithSherlock

This game combines falling block puzzles with mathematical challenges. Players combine numbers using operators to solve equations against the clock. It offers a fun way to sharpen arithmetic skills with progressive difficulty and engaging visuals.

Highlights
  • Combine numbers with operators
  • Solve equations against time
  • Dynamic falling blocks
  • Progressive difficulty levels
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Vibrant visual effects
Features
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From @LearnWithSherlock comes the math game that is actually fun. As we know, it's simple math! Combine numbers with +, −, × and ÷ to hit the target. Easy to learn, satisfying to master, and sneaky good for your brain. FOUR WAYS TO PLAY MATHICAJONG Mahjong solitaire, made of math. Every tile is a little sum like 9 + 6 or 3 × 5. Match two tiles that make the same number and clear the board. Earn up to three stars a level, build combos, crack Find X boards and survive the occasional Hard Level. Stuck? Hints and shuffles have your back. STRATEGY No timer, no pressure, just you and the puzzle. Place your numbers, spend your operator charges wisely, and hunt the perfect board clear. The higher you score, the more special blocks you discover. It's time to THINK! SPEED Blocks fall, you think fast. Steer them, drop them, and chain quick matches before the board fills up. They tell me this is hard. DAILY CHALLENGE One handcrafted puzzle a day, the same for everyone in the world. Solve it, keep your streak alive, and share your result. As we know, we do this one every day. New here? Score 5,000 in Strategy to unlock Speed and the Daily Challenge. WHY YOU'LL KEEP COMING BACK • Combos: chain fast matches to build your streak and unlock fresh block colors • Special blocks to discover, from golden blocks that double your points to bombs on a countdown • Result previews: see what a move makes before you commit to it • Board clears: wipe every block for big bonuses (zeros are your secret weapon) • Daily streaks: the puzzle resets at midnight and your streak is on the line • Relaxing classical music by Debussy, Chopin, Beethoven and more, with a song picker • Voice cheers when your combos chain up • Interactive tutorials that teach you by playing, in under a minute • Satisfying pops, bright bells, and combo fanfares on every move • Share cards for every mode to show off your best runs Perfect for puzzle lovers, math nerds, students sharpening their arithmetic, and anyone whose brain enjoys a good "aha" moment. No advanced math required. That is the whole point: simple numbers, clever moves, big satisfaction. Download MATHICA and find out why simple math is so hard to put down.

About

Pokermancer

Engage in a strategic roguelite poker-puzzle experience by tracing card paths on a 4x4 grid to form poker hands and achieve target scores. Collect items and trinkets to enhance your build and overcome escalating challenges and boss encounters across multiple floors.

Highlights
  • Strategic card path tracing
  • Poker hand formation
  • Roguelite progression
  • Item and trinket collection
  • Boss battles with unique rules
  • Escalating difficulty modes
  • One-handed play
Features
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Pokermancer is a roguelite poker-puzzle game built for quick, strategic runs. Trace paths through a 4x4 grid of cards to create poker hands and reach the target score. Cleared cards disappear, new cards fall in from your deck, and every path you draw can matter as much as the hand you form. Between rounds, spend your gold in the Break Room on trinkets and items that change how you score. Discover powerful synergies, shape your build, and turn modest hands into massive results. Each floor adds new hazards that change the board, including frozen, burning, and statically charged cards. Every fifth round, a boss changes up the rules. Adapt your strategy or lose the run! Beat all five tables to unlock Overtime, an escalating difficulty mode with ten ranks that remove resources, add challenges, and push your builds even further. Play for free through the first three floors. One purchase unlocks the full game! Features: * 100+ trinkets and 30+ items to collect * 11 unique starting packs each with their own perks and spells * 25+ boss conditions * 7 hazard types to contend with * 10 Overtime difficulty ranks per pack * Keep playing in an endless mode beyond floor 5 * Portrait orientation and one-handed play * No ads, no loot boxes, no pay-to-win; one purchase unlocks the entire game and all future content

Screenshots

Mathica by LearnWithSherlock3 screens
Pokermancer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mathica by LearnWithSherlock at none against Pokermancer's 1. Pokermancer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (88% vs 57%). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pokermancer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mathica by LearnWithSherlock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mathica by LearnWithSherlock holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pokermancer has 152 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Mathica by LearnWithSherlock's written reviews are positive against 88% of Pokermancer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mathica by LearnWithSherlock ships an update every 9 days, Pokermancer every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Mathica by LearnWithSherlock versus Pokermancer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathica by LearnWithSherlockPokermancer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better4.6 (152 ratings)
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews87.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5152 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrontier Creators LLCAdam Bray

Customer experience

Mathica by LearnWithSherlock

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

Pokermancer

All ratings151 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.0%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive87.6%
Neutral6.7%
Negative5.6%

In-app purchases

None

Mathica by LearnWithSherlock

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pokermancer

One-time1
  • Full Game Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is Mathica by LearnWithSherlock free?
Mathica by LearnWithSherlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pokermancer free?
Pokermancer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mathica by LearnWithSherlock or Pokermancer?
Mathica by LearnWithSherlock is rated higher. Mathica by LearnWithSherlock averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Pokermancer averages 4.6 from 152 ratings.
Do Mathica by LearnWithSherlock or Pokermancer have ads?
Mathica by LearnWithSherlock shows ads; Pokermancer does not.
Which is updated more often, Mathica by LearnWithSherlock or Pokermancer?
Mathica by LearnWithSherlock ships an update every 9 days, and Pokermancer every 3 days. Most recently, Mathica by LearnWithSherlock was updated on October 28, 2026 and Pokermancer on October 28, 2026.

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