Comparison

PatchWall vs The Sum

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

Head to head
About

PatchWall

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PatchWall is a strategic color puzzle game about thinking ahead. Every mix reshapes the board. Plan carefully. Use bonuses wisely. No timers. No distractions. Just logic.

About

The Sum

Features
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The Sum : Math And Puzzle is a simple yet challenging game where you swipe to move blocks and combine numbers to reach the correct sum. Each level invites you to think carefully, plan your moves, and solve satisfying math puzzles. Easy to learn but increasingly challenging, the game blends logic, arithmetic, and spatial thinking into smooth puzzle experience. How to Play - Swipe to move number blocks - Combine numbers to reach the target sum - Find the correct calculation to complete the level - Solve puzzles with strategy and logic Features - Simple swipe controls - Clean and relaxing puzzle design - Progressive difficulty - A calm experience for players who enjoy numbers and puzzles Wether you enjoy brain teaser or casual puzzle games, The Sum : Math And Puzzle offers a fun way to challenge your mind.

Screenshots

PatchWall4 screens
The Sum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The Sum at 13.0 against PatchWall's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PatchWall ships an update fortnightly, The Sum every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
PatchWall versus The Sum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatchWallThe Sum
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly โ€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size25 MB144 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFederico GherardiLIM SING CHYUAN

In-app purchases

None

PatchWall

No in-app purchases

None

The Sum

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PatchWall free?
PatchWall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Sum free?
The Sum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PatchWall or The Sum have ads?
Both PatchWall and The Sum show ads.
Which is updated more often, PatchWall or The Sum?
PatchWall ships an update fortnightly, and The Sum every 3 weeks. Most recently, PatchWall was updated on September 14, 2026 and The Sum on September 18, 2026.

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