Comparison

NumRush vs Nineways

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

Head to head
About

NumRush

Features
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NumRush is a number-tapping speed game. Pick a grid size, watch the countdown, then race to tap 1, 2, 3, and on up as fast as you can find them. Features: โ€ข Dead-simple, addictive play: just tap the next number โ€ข Board sizes 3x3, 4x4, 5x5, 5x6, and 6x6, plus custom grids โ€ข A countdown timer to get you focused before each round โ€ข Centisecond timing so you can chase your personal best โ€ข Wrong taps flash red and add a second, so no button mashing โ€ข Numbers fade out once found, leaving only what's left โ€ข Best times saved for every board size โ€ข Plays fully offline Quick, sharp brain training for your visual scanning. Great for a spare minute or a serious time-chase. How fast can you clear the board?

About

Nineways

Features
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How to play Fill the 9ร—9 grid so that every row, column, and 3ร—3 box contains the digits 1 to 9 โ€” with no repeats. Tap a cell to select it, then tap a number to place it. The row and column highlight to help you spot conflicts at a glance. Stuck on a cell? Tap Hint to reveal the correct number. Completely free โ€” no ads, no accounts, nothing locked behind a purchase. There's an optional tip jar if you'd like to support development. Choose your difficulty Five levels from Trivial through to Extreme โ€” from a gentle introduction to a serious challenge. Track your score Every correct number earns points โ€” and solving quickly, keeping a streak going and finishing under the par time all add bonuses on top. Harder puzzles score the most. A wrong guess breaks your streak, so think before you tap. Clean, distraction-free design Choose from a selection of light and dark color themes โ€” no internet required. Prefer a relaxed solve? Zen Mode hides the score and timer and drops all penalties. Whether you're a Sudoku beginner or a seasoned solver, Nineways gives you a fresh puzzle every time.

Screenshots

NumRush3 screens
Nineways3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NumRush at none against Nineways's 1. Nineways's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). 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. Nineways sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NumRush asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NumRush ships an update every 6 weeks, Nineways weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
NumRush versus Nineways: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumRushNineways
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better16.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size30 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLUKAS ANDREAS NILSENGary Watson

In-app purchases

None

NumRush

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Nineways

One-time1
  • Support Developer$0.99

Questions

Is NumRush free?
NumRush is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nineways free?
Nineways is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NumRush or Nineways have ads?
Neither NumRush nor Nineways shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NumRush or Nineways?
NumRush ships an update every 6 weeks, and Nineways weekly. Most recently, NumRush was updated on November 5, 2026 and Nineways on November 5, 2026.

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