Comparison

Seek a Word vs Numbrix

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

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About

Seek a Word

Features
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SEEK A WORD - Classic Word Search Reimagined Discover the joy of finding hidden words in a beautifully designed, modern word search game. Whether you have a few minutes or hours to spare, Seek a Word offers endless puzzles to challenge your mind and sharpen your vocabulary. TWO WAYS TO PLAY - Swipe Method - Slide your finger across the letters to select words naturally - Tap-Tap Method - Simply tap the first letter, then tap the last letter, and watch the word highlight automatically! Perfect for tricky diagonal words. Choose whichever method feels right for each word - or use both! 6 EXCITING CATEGORIES Never get bored with diverse word collections: - Animals - From pets to wildlife - Food - Delicious culinary terms - Nature - Trees, flowers, and the great outdoors - Science - Discover scientific vocabulary - Sports - Athletic terms and games - All Words - Mix it up with everything! FEATURES YOU'LL LOVE - Colorful Word Highlights - Each found word gets its own unique color, creating a beautiful rainbow puzzle as you progress - Best Time Tracking - Challenge yourself to beat your personal records - Diagonal Mode - Enable diagonal words in settings for an extra challenge (off by default for easier gameplay) - Sound and Haptics - Satisfying audio and tactile feedback when you find words - Pause and Resume - Take a break anytime without losing progress - Clean, Modern Design - Dark theme that is easy on the eyes HOW TO PLAY 1. Look at the word list below the puzzle 2. Find each word hidden in the 9x9 letter grid 3. Words can be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal (if enabled) 4. Words can be forwards OR backwards 5. Select the word using swipe or tap-tap 6. Found words stay highlighted and get checked off 7. Find all words to complete the puzzle! TIPS FOR SUCCESS - Start with shorter words - they are easier to spot - Look for uncommon letters like Q, X, Z first - Use tap-tap for diagonal words - it is much easier! - Words can overlap and share letters - Try different categories to learn new vocabulary ENDLESS ENTERTAINMENT With multiple categories and randomized puzzles, you will never play the same game twice. Perfect for daily brain training, relaxing downtime, vocabulary building, and waiting rooms or commutes. PRIVACY FOCUSED - No ads - No account required - No internet needed to play - Your data stays on your device Download Seek a Word today and rediscover the timeless fun of word search puzzles with a modern twist!

About

Numbrix

Engage your mind daily with five unique logic puzzles, including number chains, word searches, and pattern matching. Maintain your solving streak with a forgiving system and revisit past challenges. Unlock achievements and enjoy a clean, classic newspaper-style interface.

Highlights
  • Five daily logic puzzles
  • Daily streak system
  • Calendar for past puzzles
  • Collectible awards and badges
  • Weekly themed challenges
  • Customizable appearance (light/dark/auto)
  • Free daily hints
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Your daily dose of brain-teasing puzzles — five great games in one app, fresh every single day. The Daily Puzzle Press delivers a brand-new edition every day: one puzzle from each of five hand-crafted games, wrapped in a clean, classic-newspaper design. Solve them with pure logic — no guessing, every puzzle has exactly one solution. 【FIVE PUZZLES, EVERY DAY】 A new edition lands daily. Solve just one to keep your streak alive — or clear all five for a Perfect Edition. - Numbrix — connect 1 to the end in one continuous number path - CrossMath — fill the grid so every equation adds up, across and down - Patches — cover the board with the right-sized blocks - DotLink — connect the matching dots without crossing lines - ZenWords — swipe letters to find every hidden word 【KEEP YOUR STREAK】 Build a daily streak with a forgiving flame — miss a day and it only cools down a level instead of resetting to zero. Life happens; your progress stays. 【NEVER MISS AN EDITION】 Browse the calendar to replay puzzles from earlier days. Catch up anytime and collect a seal for every day you complete in full. 【HALL OF FAME】 Unlock dozens of collectible awards across streaks, completed editions, weekly runs, and per-game mastery. Earn one mid-game and a banner pops up to celebrate on the spot. 【WEEKLY CHALLENGES】 A fresh themed challenge every week — play across the week to earn a special badge for your collection. 【PLAY YOUR WAY】 - Light, Dark, and Auto appearance - Sound effects and haptic feedback toggles - Optional daily reminders so you never miss an edition - Free hints every day, with more available anytime 【REMOVE ADS — ONE-TIME】 A single, one-time purchase removes all ads forever and unlocks free unlimited hints. No subscriptions, ever. Whether you have five minutes on the train or a quiet hour at home, there's always a fresh puzzle waiting. Pick up today's edition and start solving! 【Terms of Use (EULA)】 https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Seek a Word4 screens
Numbrix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Seek a Word at none against Numbrix's 4. Seek a Word also leads on ads (none vs shown). Numbrix's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). 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. Numbrix sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Seek a Word asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Seek a Word versus Numbrix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeek a WordNumbrix
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOANA RINALDIIkuhei Kure

In-app purchases

None

Seek a Word

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Numbrix

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Quarterly$4.993 Months
  • Yearly$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Numbrix Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Seek a Word free?
Seek a Word is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Numbrix free?
Numbrix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Seek a Word or Numbrix have ads?
Numbrix shows ads; Seek a Word does not.

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