Comparison

Mathica by LearnWithSherlock vs Punzzle Mania

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

Head to head
About

Mathica by LearnWithSherlock

This game combines numbers with basic arithmetic operations to solve puzzles. It offers multiple game modes, including a Mahjong-style challenge, a strategic mode, a fast-paced option, and a daily puzzle. It's designed to be mentally stimulating and enjoyable for puzzle enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Combine numbers with +, -, ×, ÷
  • Mahjong solitaire math puzzles
  • Timed and untimed strategy modes
  • Daily handcrafted puzzles
  • Combo streaks and special blocks
  • Result previews before moves
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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

Punzzle Mania

Engage your mind with thousands of unique, handcrafted picture puzzles. Solve puns at your own pace without any timers or pressure. Enjoy offline play for entertainment anywhere.

Highlights
  • Thousands of handcrafted pun puzzles
  • Play at your own pace
  • No timers or star ratings
  • Offline gameplay
  • Unique art style
Features
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Thousands of handcrafted little scenes of pun excellence, built like collectible art toys, lovingly assembled and now your problem. Every Punzzle was lovingly made by the RoadRocks team. We can no longer hold a normal conversation. Thousands of Punzzles have consequences. Play at your own pace. Our pace involved a mild dissociative episode. No timers. No star ratings. No pressure. Nobody is coming to grade you. Nobody is coming at all, actually. Punzzle works offline, so you can play on a train, in a bunker, or next to that younger uncle who thinks his Grade-C puns are gifts to humanity. Much love from RoadRocks. Thanks for spending a little time in our world of puns and questionable art pieces.

Screenshots

Mathica by LearnWithSherlock3 screens
Punzzle Mania4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mathica by LearnWithSherlock at none against Punzzle Mania's 10. Punzzle Mania's advantage is ratings volume (629 vs 5). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Punzzle Mania sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Mathica by LearnWithSherlock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Mathica by LearnWithSherlock against 4.8 for Punzzle Mania. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Punzzle Mania has 629 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Mathica by LearnWithSherlock's written reviews are positive against 61% of Punzzle Mania's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mathica by LearnWithSherlock ships an update every 10 days, Punzzle Mania weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mathica by LearnWithSherlock versus Punzzle Mania: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathica by LearnWithSherlockPunzzle Mania
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better4.8 (629 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better61.4% of reviews
Number of ratings5629 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB223 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrontier Creators LLCRoadRocks

Customer experience

Mathica by LearnWithSherlock

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Punzzle Mania

All ratings579 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive61.4%
Neutral11.4%
Negative27.1%

In-app purchases

None

Mathica by LearnWithSherlock

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Punzzle Mania

One-time10
  • 12 Hints$0.99
  • 15 Sweeps$0.99
  • 8 Reveals$1.99
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  • Wanderer$1.99
  • 40 Hints$2.99
  • 30 Sweeps$2.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • 30 Reveals$4.99
  • Explorer Bundle$4.99
  • Master Bundle$7.99

Questions

Is Mathica by LearnWithSherlock free?
Mathica by LearnWithSherlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Punzzle Mania free?
Punzzle Mania is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mathica by LearnWithSherlock or Punzzle Mania?
Mathica by LearnWithSherlock is rated higher. Mathica by LearnWithSherlock averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Punzzle Mania averages 4.8 from 629 ratings.
Do Mathica by LearnWithSherlock or Punzzle Mania have ads?
Both Mathica by LearnWithSherlock and Punzzle Mania show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mathica by LearnWithSherlock or Punzzle Mania?
Mathica by LearnWithSherlock ships an update every 10 days, and Punzzle Mania weekly. Most recently, Mathica by LearnWithSherlock was updated on November 5, 2026 and Punzzle Mania on November 8, 2026.

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