Comparison

Number Sum Puzzle vs ArithMaze

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

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About

Number Sum Puzzle

This logic puzzle game challenges your brain with number sums. Arrange numbers in a grid so rows and columns match target sums. Enjoy handcrafted puzzles with no timers or pressure, perfect for a calm, focused mental workout.

Highlights
  • Number sum grid puzzles
  • Handcrafted unique solutions
  • No timers or pressure
  • Offline play
  • Daily brain workout
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Challenge your brain with Sum Puzzle — the addictive number sums math puzzle loved by fans of Sudoku, Kakuro, and Nonogram. Remove numbers from the grid so the remaining values in each row and column add up exactly to the target sums on the edges. Simple rules. Infinite "aha!" moments. Every puzzle is handcrafted with one unique solution. No timers. No pressure. No mid-puzzle ads. Just pure logic and mental math — the perfect brain game for puzzle lovers who want a calm, focused challenge. HOW TO PLAY SUM PUZZLE • Each grid shows numbers with target sums displayed along the right side and the bottom. • Tap the check button to circle a number (marks it as kept in the sum). • Tap the erase button to remove a number from the grid. • Your goal: make every row and every column reach its exact target sum at the same time. • Every puzzle has one — and only one — correct solution. Can you find it? It sounds simple, but the deeper you go, the more you'll appreciate the elegant logic behind every layout. Start with a 3x3 warm-up, work your way to a 10x10 boss-level grid, and feel your mental math sharpen along the way. KEY FEATURES • Levels for Everyone — From quick 3x3 grids for complete beginners to sprawling 10x10 challenges for seasoned math puzzle experts. • Daily Brain Workout — Make it a daily habit. Sharpen focus, arithmetic speed, and pattern recognition a few minutes at a time. • Zero Mid-Puzzle Ads — We respect your concentration. Solve in peace. No interstitials pop up to break your flow. • Fully Offline — Play anywhere, anytime. No internet, no account, no sign-in. Perfect for flights, subways, and waiting rooms. • Dark-Mode Friendly — Sleek, minimalist design that's easy on the eyes day or night. Perfect for late-night brain training. • Handcrafted Puzzles — Every single level is hand-designed and verified for a unique, elegant solution. No auto-generated filler. • Endless Replay Value — Hundreds of logic puzzles with more added in regular updates. WHY YOU'LL LOVE SUM PUZZLE • Relax and Sharpen Your Mind — Stress-free gameplay built for calm focus. No timers. No streak shaming. No pay-to-win. Just pure logic. • Improve Mental Math — A natural workout for arithmetic speed, logical deduction, and pattern recognition. A real brain game, not a gimmick. • The Ultimate "Aha!" Moment — Feel that satisfying click when every number finally locks into place. • The Perfect Commute Companion — Fully offline puzzles for planes, trains, subways, and waiting rooms. No signal needed. • Kid-Friendly and Adult-Approved — Great for students learning arithmetic and adults looking for a mindful screen break. LOVE SUDOKU, KAKURO, OR NONOGRAM? If you enjoy logic puzzles like Sudoku, Kakuro (a.k.a. cross sums), or Nonogram, Sum Puzzle will feel instantly familiar — but with a fresh twist. It's the math puzzle game you didn't know you needed: simpler to learn than Kakuro, more satisfying than endless Sudoku grids, and more portable than pen and paper. WHO IT'S FOR • Puzzle lovers hunting for a fresh daily brain game • Students practicing mental math and arithmetic • Adults looking for a relaxing, screen-time-worthy brain workout • Commuters who want a real offline puzzle game • Sudoku and Kakuro fans searching for their next number puzzle obsession Whether you want a serious math challenge or a relaxing way to unwind, Sum Puzzle makes every number count. Every solve is a small victory for your brain. Download Sum Puzzle now — your next favorite number sums math puzzle game is waiting. No ads interrupt your solve. No internet required. Just logic, numbers, and your next "aha!" moment. -------------------- ■ Terms of Use -------------------- By downloading or using this app, you agree to our Terms of Use (End User License Agreement). This app uses Apple's standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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ArithMaze

Features
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Think you're good at math? Prove it. ArithMaze is a unique puzzle game that blends maze navigation with mental arithmetic. Start at the top-left corner, move through cells with math operations, and reach the goal — keeping your value alive along the way. Each cell holds an operation: addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. Every step changes your value. Drop to zero? Game over. Find the right path? Victory. It sounds simple, but the deeper you go, the more you'll need to plan ahead. INFINITE PUZZLES, ZERO INTERNET Every maze is procedurally generated with a guaranteed solution. Play anywhere, anytime — no Wi-Fi needed. You'll never run out of fresh puzzles to solve. 5 DIFFICULTY LEVELS Start with beginner-friendly 4x4 grids using only + and −, then progress through Medium, Hard, Expert, and Master modes — all the way up to demanding 7x7 mazes with all four operations. Unlock each level by proving your skills at the previous one. 8 CHALLENGE MODES Once you've mastered the basics, challenge modes shake up the rules: - Fog of War — see only nearby cells - Encrypted Numbers — numbers replaced with letters - Hidden Value — solve without seeing your score - One Try — no undo, no restart, one chance - Time Limit — beat the clock in 60 seconds - Path of Faith — only visited cells are visible - Fast & Furious — one try AND a timer - Superman — the ultimate test: blind, encrypted, timed Each challenge requires mastery — complete 10 puzzles to conquer it. DAILY WARM-UPS Quick 3x3 puzzles with all operations to sharpen your skills every day. Complete 5 warm-ups to earn bonus hints. A perfect way to start your session. SMART HINT SYSTEM Stuck? Use a hint to reveal part of the solution path. Earn hints daily, through warm-ups, or by watching a short ad. Hints show the first ~40% of the path — enough to get you moving, while the final stretch is up to you. TRAIN YOUR BRAIN ArithMaze isn't just fun — it builds real skills: - Mental arithmetic speed and accuracy - Strategic planning and lookahead thinking - Pattern recognition and logical reasoning - Problem-solving under constraints Perfect for students, puzzle enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to keep their mind sharp. CLEAN, THOUGHTFUL DESIGN - Color-coded operations for instant recognition - Undo moves by swiping back (learn by experimentation) - Visual path tracking so you never lose your place - Multiple themes including a dark AMOLED option - Sound effects and haptic feedback (both optional) PROGRESS THAT MATTERS Earn milestone trophies — Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond — as you solve more puzzles at each difficulty. Unlock harder modes progressively. Track your history and watch your skills grow over time. GO PRO Love ArithMaze? A one-time Pro upgrade unlocks: - 10 daily hints (instead of 3) - All visual themes - Exclusive challenge modes - Puzzle history - Skip any maze freely - No forced ads, ever Download ArithMaze and discover how addictive math can be.

Screenshots

Number Sum Puzzle4 screens
ArithMaze4 screens

Verdict

The call

Number Sum Puzzle and ArithMaze are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Number Sum Puzzle sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and ArithMaze sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Number Sum Puzzle versus ArithMaze: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumber Sum PuzzleArithMaze
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB46 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLIHUHU PUBLISHING PTE. LTD.Maksim Bandarenka

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Number Sum Puzzle

One-time5
  • Starter Hints$1.99
  • Value Hints$5.99
  • Mega Hints$9.99
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  • VIP - No Ads$19.99
  • VIP - No Ads$49.99
1 purchases

ArithMaze

One-time1
  • ArithMaze Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Number Sum Puzzle free?
Number Sum Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ArithMaze free?
ArithMaze is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Number Sum Puzzle or ArithMaze have ads?
Both Number Sum Puzzle and ArithMaze show ads.

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