NumberNest vs Bloom Meld
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Bloom Meld
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Bloom Meld is a tile-based puzzle and strategy game built around planning, pattern recognition, and satisfying decisions. Read the objective, study the board, and create the best tile combinations. Build combos, solve challenging boards, unlock jade styles, and enjoy a polished puzzle experience. The rules are easy to learn, but each new board challenges you to think ahead, manage your remaining moves, and find the smartest combination. Improve your score and decide when to use a refresh, a hint, or a protective ward to keep your strategy on track. FEATURES • A distinctive blend of tile-based puzzle mechanics, logic, and strategy • Fast, satisfying rounds with increasingly thoughtful decisions • Combo scoring that encourages accurate and efficient play • Refresh options, hints, and wards for deeper tactical choices • Beautiful Jade, Cinnabar, and Obsidian tile styles to unlock • Polished interactions, elegant transitions, and rich visual effects • Relaxing to play, challenging to master • Designed for both short breaks and longer strategy sessions Every decision creates a new possibility. Every tile matters. Can you read the board, master the objective, and complete every challenge with strategy?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Bloom Meld at none against NumberNest's shown. Bloom Meld also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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.
NumberNest ships an update every 6 days, Bloom Meld every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NumberNest | Bloom Meld |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Dang Van Son | JORDAN FINLEY |
In-app purchases
NumberNest
No in-app purchases
Bloom Meld
No in-app purchases







