Comparison

Knightly vs MathSweeper

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

Head to head
About

Knightly

A logic puzzle game based on the chess knight's L-shaped move. Explore different game modes, solve over 900 levels, and sharpen your strategic thinking. No prior chess knowledge is required to play.

Highlights
  • Chess knight movement puzzles
  • Multiple game modes (Tour, Pathfinder, Gridlock)
  • Over 900 levels
  • Works offline
  • No ads or subscriptions
  • One-time purchase to unlock all levels
Features
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Think like a knight. Knightly is a brain puzzle game built around the chess knight. Every puzzle uses the same L-shaped move, but each mode puts a different spin on it. No chess experience needed; just learn one move and start solving. Works offline. No wifi needed. No ads. No subscriptions. GAME MODES Tour Visit every square on the board without going back to one you've already been on. Boards start small and get big. A relaxing logic puzzle when it's easy, a serious brain teaser when it's not. Pathfinder Get your knight to a specific spot on the board. The path matters; fewer moves means more stars. Simple to learn, tricky to master. Gridlock You have several knights, each with a matching spot. Get them all where they need to go. Think strategy, think patience. EVERYDAY PUZZLES 900+ levels across all three modes. Pick it up for a few minutes or settle in for a longer session. A casual game that still makes you think. TRY IT FREE The first 50 levels are free. If you want the rest, one purchase unlocks everything. No ads. No subscriptions. No data collected.

About

MathSweeper

This daily math puzzle game challenges you to clear a grid of numbers by solving equations. Select numbers, operators, and find the correct answers to sweep them away. Compete for the fastest times or play at your own pace.

Highlights
  • Solve hidden equations
  • Clear number grids
  • Daily puzzles
  • Timed and relaxed modes
  • Operator tracking
  • Dark and light themes
Features
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MathSweeper is a daily math puzzle game where a grid of numbers hide equations. The grid contains hidden equations in the form a ○ b = c. Select two numbers, pick an operator sign, and check if the answer exists on the grid. If correct, all three numbers are swept away. Clear the entire grid — but you must use all four operators (+, −, ×, ÷) to win. DAILY SWEEP A new puzzle every day with varying difficulty, the same for all players. Compete for the fastest time and share with your friends! Wrong guesses add +5 seconds to your score. QUICK PLAY Unlimited puzzles across four difficulties — Easy, Medium, Hard, and Extreme. Play timed or switch on Relaxed mode for a pressure-free experience. FEATURES - Animated Solve Guide tutorial - Daily streak tracking - Personal best times by difficulty - Medals to unlock - Undo, reset, and shuffle controls - Operator status tracking with visual indicators - Dark and light themes - Share your results with friends Challenge your mental math. Solve the grid. Climb the Scoreboard.

Screenshots

Knightly3 screens
MathSweeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MathSweeper at none against Knightly's 1. MathSweeper also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). Knightly's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Knightly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MathSweeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Knightly against 5.0 for MathSweeper. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MathSweeper has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knightly ships an update every 9 days, MathSweeper every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Knightly versus MathSweeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnightlyMathSweeper
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEthan SmithAmirali Jairazbhoy

Customer experience

Knightly

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MathSweeper

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Knightly

One-time1
  • Knightly Pro$2.99
None

MathSweeper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Knightly free?
Knightly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MathSweeper free?
MathSweeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Knightly or MathSweeper?
Knightly and MathSweeper are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do Knightly or MathSweeper have ads?
Neither Knightly nor MathSweeper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Knightly or MathSweeper?
Knightly ships an update every 9 days, and MathSweeper every 3 weeks. Most recently, Knightly was updated on November 5, 2026 and MathSweeper on October 31, 2026.

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