Comparison

LanternTile vs NumberNest

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

Head to head
About

LanternTile

Features
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LanternTile is a cheerful mahjong puzzle built around layered pair matching. Tiles stack in overlapping layers on a bright sky backdrop, and your goal is to clear the entire board by tapping two identical free tiles. A tile is free when nothing covers it and at least one side is open. There is no bottom collection tray, so every match must be chosen carefully on the board itself. Progress through twelve handcrafted campaign stages, chase up to three stars per level, and build Lantern Power to reveal a valid pair when you are stuck. Special Flower and Season tiles only match by exact name. Daily Challenge and Zen mode add fresh boards every day, while achievements track combos, perfect clears, and lifetime milestones. Undo, Shuffle, and Reveal tools help you recover without breaking the puzzle flow.

About

NumberNest

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Sudoku Challenge brings a focused, score-driven take on the classic number puzzle. Choose your challenge: • Easy — 40 clues for a welcoming start • Medium — 33 clues for a deeper test • Hard — 27 clues for experienced solvers • Inferno — 22 clues for an extreme challenge Every puzzle is a race against the clock. Select a cell, enter a number, and get immediate feedback as you solve. Incorrect entries are highlighted and removed, while time penalties keep every decision meaningful. Build your record with: • Timed Sudoku gameplay • Four difficulty levels • Score, completion, and best-time tracking • Personal profile name and photo • Shareable achievement cards Whether you have a few minutes or want to take on a serious logic challenge, Sudoku Challenge gives you a fresh grid and a clear goal: solve it before time runs out. Your profile and game progress are stored on your device. Sudoku is a logic-based number-placement puzzle that primarily tests and enhances the following cognitive skills and abilities: Logical Reasoning: Sudoku requires zero arithmetic; it relies entirely on logic. Players must use deduction and elimination strategies (e.g., Naked Singles, Hidden Pairs) to determine the correct placement of missing numbers. Observation and Attention to Detail: Players must scan the grid across rows, columns, and subgrids to spot patterns, missing values, and subtle opportunities, which sharply improves visual scanning and focus. Working Memory: Solving advanced puzzles requires holding multiple candidate digits and potential deduction paths in mind simultaneously, strengthening short-term memory and processing capacity. Pattern Recognition & Spatial Awareness: Successfully navigating the game requires seeing the board holistically—balancing the demands of rows, columns, and 3×3 blocks at the same time to avoid logical deadlocks. Patience and Problem-Solving Resilience: High-level puzzles often feature sticking points where blind guessing leads to failure. Sudoku trains a disciplined, systematic approach to tackling complex problems step by step.

Screenshots

LanternTile4 screens
NumberNest3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LanternTile at none against NumberNest's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
LanternTile versus NumberNest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLanternTileNumberNest
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB8 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperZarian SariefDang Van Son

In-app purchases

None

LanternTile

No in-app purchases

None

NumberNest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LanternTile free?
LanternTile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NumberNest free?
NumberNest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LanternTile or NumberNest have ads?
NumberNest shows ads; LanternTile does not.

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