Comparison

Numbers puzzle vs 81 Rush

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

Head to head
About

Numbers puzzle

This logic puzzle game challenges players to clear a board by matching identical numbers or pairs that sum to 10. It offers a simple yet engaging experience that has been recognized as a top educational app.

Highlights
  • Match identical numbers
  • Match numbers that sum to 10
  • Clear the game field
  • Fascinating gameplay
  • Excellent graphics
  • Game Center integration
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In 2014 the game took first place among Education apps for iPhone in Ukraine!!! --------------------- At first sight it is a very simple game. But it is only at first sight. Actually it is very fascinating software which will force even the most erudite people to think over strongly. Millions of users all over the world break their heads over numerical puzzles in the game. You should also join them! The purpose of the game consists in exempting all field from numbers. For this purpose it is necessary to find two identical numbers, or couple which sum is equal to 10. The excellent graphics, the convenient and clear interface, and certainly fascinating gameplay output at once this software in the top of leaders. Your result doesn't remain unnoticed. The Game Center service will show the table of the players who have gathered bigger quantity of points.

About

81 Rush

A 9x9 board puzzle game where players tap numbers from 1 to 81 in ascending order. It requires focus, speed, and memory to achieve high scores.

Highlights
  • 9x9 board puzzle
  • Tap numbers 1-81
  • Ascending order gameplay
  • Focus and speed challenge
  • High score pursuit
Features
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81 Numbers is a fun board game. This 9x9-board puzzle includes numbers from 1 to 81. You will tap on numbers in ascending order from 1 to 81. You need to focus, tap fast and have a super-memory get high scores of the game. Play hard – Have fun - Enjoy the game!!!

Screenshots

Numbers puzzle4 screens
81 Rush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Numbers puzzle at none against 81 Rush's 3. Numbers puzzle also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). 81 Rush's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 25%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, monetization model 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. 81 Rush sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Numbers puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

81 Rush holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 81 Rush has 31 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Numbers puzzle's written reviews are positive against 57% of 81 Rush's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Numbers puzzle ships an update every 3 months, 81 Rush fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Numbers puzzle versus 81 Rush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumbers puzzle81 Rush
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings)4.2 (31 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings331 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiPolyglotHoang Phan

Customer experience

Numbers puzzle

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

81 Rush

All ratings31 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral9.7%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative35.7%

In-app purchases

None

Numbers puzzle

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

81 Rush

One-time3
  • Ad-Free Pass · 1 Month$0.99
  • Ad-Free Pass · 3 Months$1.99
  • No more Ads$9.99

Questions

Is Numbers puzzle free?
Numbers puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 81 Rush free?
81 Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Numbers puzzle or 81 Rush?
81 Rush is rated higher. Numbers puzzle averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while 81 Rush averages 4.2 from 31 ratings.
Do Numbers puzzle or 81 Rush have ads?
81 Rush shows ads; Numbers puzzle does not.
Which is updated more often, Numbers puzzle or 81 Rush?
Numbers puzzle ships an update every 3 months, and 81 Rush fortnightly. Most recently, Numbers puzzle was updated on November 6, 2026 and 81 Rush on November 1, 2026.

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