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NumMatch

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Value score / 100 Worth paying? No Skip it

NumMatch is a fun and addictive puzzle game, but it is severely hampered by an excessive number of long and intrusive ads, even for users who have paid to remove them.

Free + in-app purchases seen up to $10 4.7★ lifetime (57,069) since 2024

NumMatch is a highly addictive and brain-challenging puzzle game that many users enjoy for its simple yet engaging gameplay R4R8R14R41. However, the free version is plagued by an overwhelming number of long and frequent advertisements, often interrupting gameplay R2R3R10R18. Crucially, multiple reviews indicate that paying to remove ads does not consistently work, making the in-app purchase a poor value R38R39R44.

Free vs paid

The free version of NumMatch offers access to the core game, which many find fun and addictive R8R14R19. However, it is heavily monetized with numerous, long, and intrusive ads that frequently interrupt gameplay, sometimes even in the middle of a game R2R3R18R27. The paid version, which can cost up to $9.99 to remove ads R44, is intended to provide an ad-free experience. However, multiple users report that paying does not actually remove all ads, with some still experiencing them after purchase R38R39.

Value complaints

  • Paying to remove ads does not work, with users still experiencing ads after purchase.R38R39
  • The number and length of ads are excessive, frequently interrupting gameplay and making the game unplayable for some.R3R10R18R27
  • The game is not like the ads shown, leading to disappointment.R5R32
  • The price of $9.99 to remove ads is considered too high given the continued presence of ads.R44

Where it delivers

  • The game is fun, addictive, and good for brain stimulation.R4R8R14R19
  • Some users find it better than similar games, with good variations of levels and themes.R11R17
Worth paying if

It is not worth paying for NumMatch, as multiple users report that paying to remove ads does not work, and they continue to experience ads even after purchase R38R39.

Skip / stay free if

Skip NumMatch if you are sensitive to frequent, long, and intrusive advertisements, as the game is heavily monetized with ads that interrupt gameplay R10R18R27. Also, skip if you are looking for an ad-free experience through an in-app purchase, as reviews indicate that paying to remove ads is ineffective R38R39.

Evidence note: Evidence for price complaints is strong and consistent across multiple reviews, especially regarding ads not being removed after payment. Evidence for value praise is also consistent, but often overshadowed by ad complaints.

Frequently asked

Does NumMatch have too many ads?
Yes, NumMatch is widely reported to have an excessive number of long and intrusive ads that frequently interrupt gameplay, even in the middle of a game R2R3R10R18.
Is paying to remove ads effective in NumMatch?
No, multiple users report that paying to remove ads in NumMatch, which can cost up to $9.99, is not effective, as they continue to experience ads even after making the purchase R38R39R44.
Is NumMatch a good game for brain training?
Yes, many users find NumMatch to be a good game for their brain, keeping them thinking and challenging them in a logical way R4R19R41.
Are there technical issues with NumMatch?
Yes, some users have reported technical issues such as the game freezing, losing progress, and failing to connect to Facebook for account syncing, which appears to be a common issue R6R9R42.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R38] 1/5 · GB Good game spoiled by advertising: Paid for the game but still getting lots of adds, don't buy this game
  2. [R39] 1/5 · GB Paid but STILL ADVERTS!!!: Not happy that I’m still getting Ads even though I’ve passed d to remove Ads - con!!
  3. [R3] 3/5 · GB Nice game but too many adverts: Enjoy playing this game and appreciate that I can gain hints through watching an advert, however, adverts start playing when in the middle of the game for no apparent reason, which is becoming increasingly irritating. If this continues, I will delete the whole game.
  4. [R10] 2/5 · GB .gameplay: Too many adverts to enjoy the game properly
  5. [R18] 1/5 · GB ADS: The ads are extremely annoying, excessively long, and overly numerous.
  6. [R27] 2/5 · GB Too many ads: Great game, but far too many ads which completely ruins game play as you can’t get into the flow. I don’t mind ads here and there to support a free game, but there has to be a fine balance and unfortunately had to delete this app as it was too frustrating with the constant interruption of long ads
  7. [R5] 1/5 · GB Not like the ads: Simple grid, not like the ads
  8. [R32] 3/5 · GB Game gets boring after a while: Not the same as the advert when downloading it, it’s just the same game every level apart from the amount of points you need to accumulate, would be better if it was like the advert.
  9. [R44] 2/5 · GB Good game but they lie about annoying ads and it’s 9.99 to get rid of them: As above
  10. [R4] 5/5 · GB NumMatch: I very good for your brain keeps you thinking one good game
  11. [R8] 5/5 · GB Fun: Fun, easy and addictive
  12. [R14] 5/5 · GB Hooked: I can’t stop playing it! Really good game !!!
  13. [R19] 5/5 · GB Logical!!!: Great game, keeps you on your toes!!
  14. [R11] 5/5 · GB Great game.: Ive played other games similar and I like this one most.
  15. [R17] 5/5 · GB Better than the rest!: I’ve tried a lot of similar apps but this one is definitely the best one! Easy to follow and a lot of fun variations of levels and themes!
  16. [R2] 4/5 · GB Ads: Ads across the bottom, fine, ads in the middle of a game, no no no.
  17. [R41] 5/5 · GB Brain Challenging: I love this game, it challenges me in a different way to other games, it also gives helpful hints if I’m stuck.
  18. [R6] 2/5 · GB I like it but it would not link it to facebook….: I have lost the progress in this game at least 2-3 times now and it would not connect my account to facebook. Searched it up on google and apparently it is a common issue. Tried reinstalling and everything and absolutely nothing helps:( shame though….
  19. [R9] 1/5 · GB Unplayable: What has the last update done, game now unplayable every time it freezes up and has to be closed down to reboot loosing your progress. Please fix it asap
  20. [R42] 5/5 · GB Now not working: Since the update last week the game will not load

Synthesized from 50 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store