Comparison

ArithMaze vs Numpal

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

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About

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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โˆ’, then progress through Medium, Hard, Expert, and Master modes โ€” 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 โ€” see only nearby cells - Encrypted Numbers โ€” numbers replaced with letters - Hidden Value โ€” solve without seeing your score - One Try โ€” no undo, no restart, one chance - Time Limit โ€” beat the clock in 60 seconds - Path of Faith โ€” only visited cells are visible - Fast & Furious โ€” one try AND a timer - Superman โ€” the ultimate test: blind, encrypted, timed Each challenge requires mastery โ€” 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 โ€” enough to get you moving, while the final stretch is up to you. TRAIN YOUR BRAIN ArithMaze isn't just fun โ€” 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 โ€” Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond โ€” 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.

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Numpal

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Trace a path. Hit the target. One more round. Numpal is the number puzzle that turns simple addition into a satisfying daily habit. Swipe to connect numbers across the grid until your path adds up to the target. Easy to learn, surprisingly hard to put down. Every grid has more than one solution, so there's always a smarter, faster route to find. Perfect for a quick brain workout in line, on the bus, or before bed. Two ways to play: take on the ranked Campaign and climb the leaderboards, or switch to Sandbox mode โ€” pick any target and play at your own pace, for as long as you like. WHY YOU'LL LOVE NUMPAL โ€ข Quick, satisfying rounds โ€” play in a spare minute, anywhere โ€ข Two ways to play โ€” ranked Campaign or relaxed Sandbox freeplay โ€ข One grid, many ways to win โ€” find the cleverest path โ€ข Build streaks and chase your personal best โ€ข Climb the leaderboard for your country โ€ข Earn collectible badges as you master each level โ€ข Play online or fully offline โ€” no Wi-Fi needed โ€ข Clean, friendly design with zero clutter โ€ข Free to play Whether you love sudoku, math games, logic puzzles, or just a calm way to keep your mind sharp, Numpal gives your brain something good to chew on. Got a minute? Find a path. Hit the target. Keep your streak alive. Download Numpal free and start your streak today.

Screenshots

ArithMaze4 screens
Numpal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Numpal at none against ArithMaze's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ArithMaze sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Numpal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
ArithMaze versus Numpal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArithMazeNumpal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Weekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better15.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size46 MB79 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMaksim BandarenkaMulder Digital Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ArithMaze

One-time1
  • ArithMaze Pro$1.99
None

Numpal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArithMaze free?
ArithMaze is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Numpal free?
Numpal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ArithMaze or Numpal have ads?
Both ArithMaze and Numpal show ads.

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