Comparison

numsters vs Countryballs

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

Head to head
About

numsters

Features
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Numster is the bite-size number-guessing game you can finish in under a minute. Offline Mode – Numster picks a secret 3-digit code. (You can set the digit-code up to 6.) Enter a guess, hit OK, see how many digits are correct, then refine until you nail all three. Online Mode – set your own code and take turns guessing against a real opponent. First to 3 correct wins; if your rival quits, Numster instantly finds a new match. Quick to learn, endlessly replayable, and completely ad-free—just pure brain-teasing fun whenever you have a spare moment.

About

Countryballs

Lead your chosen Countryball to global domination by conquering or influencing nations. Upgrade your economy, manage assets, and decide whether to wage war or spread your faith to achieve total world control. This strategy game blends idle mechanics with humor and historical absurdity.

Highlights
  • Control 195 unique Countryballs
  • Upgrade real-time income and economy
  • Balance war, influence, and diplomacy
  • Unique Countryball personalities
  • Humorous global events
  • Idle mechanics with strategy
Features
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Global Domination – Ball-Style The world is divided, and it's up to you to redraw the map. Step into the round shoes of your favorite Countryball and embark on the ultimate mission: conquer and unify all 195 countries. Whether through brute force or slick diplomacy, it's time to roll your way to victory. Income Per Second – Build Your Power In Countryballs: Power Protocol, time is literally money. Your income grows every second. Upgrade your industries, boost trade, and manage global assets to fuel your expansion. The more countries you control, the more your economy explodes. Smart decisions lead to total domination. War or Influence – You Decide There’s more than one way to rule the world: Conquer with Force Train cartoony armies, deploy tanks, jets, submarines, and missile systems—and when diplomacy fails, drop the nukes. Dominate the battlefield with over-the-top firepower, all wrapped in classic Countryball humor. Control with Influence Spread your faith across borders and watch nations fall under your spiritual charm. Use religion as a tool of power—win hearts, shift ideologies, and unify the world without firing a single shot. Your Goal: Total World Control No peace treaties. No second chances. Only one Countryball can become the supreme global ruler. Will you win by fear, friendship, or sheer strategy? A Strategy Game That Doesn’t Take Itself Too Seriously Countryballs: Power Protocol blends grand strategy with idle mechanics, packed with humor, history, and global absurdity. It's world conquest where even the smallest Countryball can redraw the map—with enough upgrades and audacity. Features: Control over 195 unique Countryballs Upgrade your real-time income and economy Balance war, influence, and diplomacy Each Countryball has a distinct look and national personality—no customization needed Laugh (or cry) as global events spiral into madness Built for strategy fans and meme lovers alike Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

numsters4 screens
Countryballs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: numsters at none against Countryballs's 20. numsters also leads on ads (none vs shown). Countryballs's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price and device support 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. Countryballs sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. numsters asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

numsters ships an update every 3 months, Countryballs daily. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
numsters versus Countryballs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameternumstersCountryballs
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (895 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—26.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—895 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB669 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNio HoehnelMAD PIXEL GAMES LTD

In-app purchases

None

numsters

No in-app purchases

20 purchases

Countryballs

Subscriptions5
  • Manager VIP$9.991 Month
  • No Ads VIP$9.991 Month
  • Trade and Explore VIP$9.991 Month
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  • Resources VIP$9.991 Month
  • Idle VIP$9.991 Month
One-time15
  • 5 min of income$0.99
  • Manager Chest Common$2.99
  • 20 tickets$4.99
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  • 50 min of income$4.99
  • Manager Chest Epic$4.99
  • 50 tickets$9.99
  • Books 250$9.99
  • NoAds$9.99
  • Premium$9.99
  • Starter Pack$9.99
  • 120 min of income$9.99
  • Legendary Manager$9.99
  • Special Manager$14.99
  • Manager Chest Legendary$14.99
  • 15 hours of income$49.99

Questions

Is numsters free?
numsters is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Countryballs free?
Countryballs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do numsters or Countryballs have ads?
Countryballs shows ads; numsters does not.
Which is updated more often, numsters or Countryballs?
numsters ships an update every 3 months, and Countryballs daily. Most recently, numsters was updated on October 18, 2026 and Countryballs on October 24, 2026.

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