The Four vs Make Numbers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Four
Engage in a fun and simple game focused on the four basic arithmetic operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Improve your math skills while aiming for the highest score in this challenging yet enjoyable experience.
- Four basic arithmetic operations
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
- Improves math skills
- Challenges highest score
- Simple yet fun gameplay
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The Four is a game about four basic arithmetical operations. Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division have been never that fun. It is simple but fun, which is perfect for improving math skills while challenging highest score.
Make Numbers
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Make Numbers is a fun and challenging math puzzle game where the goal is to use a set of numbers and basic operations to make the target number. With intuitive gameplay and progressively harder levels, it's perfect for math lovers and puzzle enthusiasts alike. Features: Multiple difficulty levels to suit all players Simple yet addictive number puzzles Track your progress and improve your skills User-friendly interface and clean design Perfect for those looking to enhance their mental math abilities or simply enjoy a quick brain challenge. Test your problem-solving skills and see how fast you can reach the target!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Make Numbers at every 4 days against The Four's every 13 months. The Four's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.1). 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.
The Four ships an update every 13 months, Make Numbers every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Four | Make Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (163 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 163 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ketchapp | Martin Gabriel Maldonado |
Bugs and requests
The Four
Reported bugs
7 issues- Number keys not detected
- Ads pop up mid-game
- Game glitches/freezes
- Replay button glitches
- Font is weird/hard to read
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- System for retyping answers is weird
- Stops letting you answer near end of timer
Requested features
10 requests- Option to pay to remove ads
- Adjustable game speed/difficulty
- Kid mode with slow timer
- Option to turn off sound effects
- Customizable number pad layout (calculator/keyboard style)
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- Multiplayer mode
- More game modes
- Backspace or clear button
- Option to choose math operations (+, -, x, /)
- Show correct answer when time runs out
Make Numbers
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Four
No in-app purchases
Make Numbers
No in-app purchases
