Comparison

Numbrix vs RicoBall

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

Head to head
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
Features
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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/

About

RicoBall

Features
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RicoBall – Relax, Bounce & Enjoy Take a break and unwind with RicoBall, the ultimate relaxing casual game! Tap, bounce, and watch your ball glide smoothly through colorful blocks and satisfying levels. Perfect for quick sessions or long, relaxing gameplay, RicoBall is designed to be fun, calming, and endlessly enjoyable. How to Play: Tap to aim and release – Guide your ball through the blocks with simple, intuitive controls. Bounce and clear blocks – Watch satisfying bounces as your ball rolls, rebounds, and knocks down blocks. Relax and explore – No timers, no stress—play at your own pace. Unlock new balls and effects – Progress through levels and enjoy new colors and designs. Why You’ll Love RicoBall: Stress-free casual fun – Enjoy a calm, relaxing game that’s perfect for any mood. Satisfying physics – Smooth, natural bounces make every level enjoyable. Quick breaks or long sessions – Pick up and play anytime, anywhere. Beautiful visuals & animations – Clean, colorful levels make each bounce a delight. Simple to learn, addictive to play – Easy controls with endless casual enjoyment.

Screenshots

Numbrix4 screens
RicoBall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RicoBall at none against Numbrix's 4. RicoBall also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, 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. Numbrix sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. RicoBall asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Numbrix ships an update monthly, RicoBall every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Numbrix versus RicoBall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumbrixRicoBall
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIkuhei KureFindsver Games

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
None

RicoBall

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Numbrix free?
Numbrix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RicoBall free?
RicoBall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Numbrix or RicoBall have ads?
Numbrix shows ads; RicoBall does not.
Which is updated more often, Numbrix or RicoBall?
Numbrix ships an update monthly, and RicoBall every 2 weeks. Most recently, Numbrix was updated on September 22, 2026 and RicoBall on September 7, 2026.

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