Comparison

NumberNest vs Emerald Mahjong

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

Head to head
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.

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Emerald Mahjong

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Push your limits, conquer every challenge, and see11 how far you can go!

Screenshots

NumberNest3 screens
Emerald Mahjong4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Emerald Mahjong at 13.0 against NumberNest's 15.0. 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

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
NumberNest versus Emerald Mahjong: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumberNestEmerald Mahjong
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB26 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDang Van SonCORMAC ZOUCH

In-app purchases

None

NumberNest

No in-app purchases

None

Emerald Mahjong

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NumberNest free?
NumberNest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Emerald Mahjong free?
Emerald Mahjong is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NumberNest or Emerald Mahjong have ads?
Both NumberNest and Emerald Mahjong show ads.

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