LoShu vs Number Balloons
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LoShu
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Lo Shu is a calm, satisfying number puzzle inspired by the ancient magic square of the River Luo. Place stones numbered 1 through 9 on a 3×3 board. Whenever three stones in a row, column, or diagonal add up to 15, that line returns to the river and clears from the board. Plan ahead, save one stone in the eddy for later, and keep the turtle shell from filling up. Features: • Simple 3×3 puzzle play with surprising depth • Clear lines by making 15 • Hold one stone for the right moment • Endless runs and a Daily River challenge • Optional guide glow for possible clears • Scores, records, combos, sound, and haptics • An atmospheric ink-and-river visual style Every line is the same river.
Number Balloons
This app offers three engaging games to help young learners practice fundamental math skills like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Children can solve problems at their own pace with adjustable difficulty levels, fostering speed, accuracy, and confidence in a fun, interactive environment.
- Three interactive math games
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division practice
- Adjustable difficulty levels (Easy, Medium, Hard)
- Score tracking and timed challenges
- Simple controls and playful visuals
- Encourages repeated math practice
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Number Balloons makes practicing math fun through three colorful, interactive games designed for young learners. Children solve arithmetic problems while playing at their own pace, improving speed, accuracy, and confidence. Three ways to play Number Balloons Solve the problem and pop the balloon carrying the correct answer before it falls. Running Game Choose the correct answer to help the running hero jump forward and continue the adventure. Brick Drop Match falling math bricks with the correct answers, clear the board, and keep the bricks from stacking up. Math skills • Addition • Subtraction • Multiplication • Division Adjustable difficulty Choose Easy, Medium, or Hard so children can practice at a level that works for them. Designed for kids • Simple controls • Bright, playful visuals • Multiple game styles • Score tracking • Timed challenges • Encourages repeated math practice Whether children are beginning arithmetic or sharpening their mental-math skills, Number Balloons turns learning into an engaging game.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Number Balloons at 16.4 against LoShu's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | LoShu | Number Balloons |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kavin Varnan | Arun Vaddepalli |
In-app purchases
LoShu
No in-app purchases
Number Balloons
No in-app purchases









