NumRush vs Nineways
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
NumRush
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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: โข Dead-simple, addictive play: just tap the next number โข Board sizes 3x3, 4x4, 5x5, 5x6, and 6x6, plus custom grids โข A countdown timer to get you focused before each round โข Centisecond timing so you can chase your personal best โข Wrong taps flash red and add a second, so no button mashing โข Numbers fade out once found, leaving only what's left โข Best times saved for every board size โข 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?
Nineways
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How to play Fill the 9ร9 grid so that every row, column, and 3ร3 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.
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Verdict
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.
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Both are free to download. Nineways sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NumRush asks for nothing beyond the download.
NumRush ships an update every 6 weeks, Nineways weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | NumRush | Nineways |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 โ better | 16.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LUKAS ANDREAS NILSEN | Gary Watson |
In-app purchases
NumRush
No in-app purchases
Nineways
- Support Developer$0.99








