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Head-to-head

Woodber vs NumMatch

Woodber 4.8★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner NumMatch
NumMatch 4.7★ · Free + IAP 65

NumMatch is slightly better due to fewer reports of critical bugs and a more consistent ad experience, despite both apps suffering from excessive ads.

Full reviews: Woodber · NumMatch

Both Woodber and NumMatch are number-matching puzzle games that users find engaging and challenging, but both are heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of ads. Woodber struggles with more frequent reports of app crashes and freezing, while NumMatch users also complain about ads but less about critical functionality issues.

Head to head

Features & Gameplay tieR5R11R12R16
Woodber Woodber is described as an 'interesting thinking game' and 'challenging and addicting,' with users enjoying its relaxing quality and brain-stimulating nature R5R11. Some users, however, experienced issues with specific game modes, like 'Journeys' disappearing or certain levels not providing enough items to win R12. A requested feature is an 'undo' option R16.
NumMatch NumMatch is praised for being 'fun, easy and addictive,' and 'great for your brain' . Users appreciate the varied levels and themes, finding it better than similar apps . However, some found the levels repetitive or not matching the advertised gameplay . An 'undo' option is also a requested feature .
Ease of Use & Reliability edge: NumMatchR2R3R7R29
Woodber Woodber users report significant reliability issues, including lagging, crashing, freezing, and the app not playing well with new iOS versions R2R3R7R29. Some users had to reinstall the app multiple times due to crashes R7.
NumMatch NumMatch also has reports of freezing and becoming unplayable after updates, requiring users to close and reboot the app . Some users also experienced issues with progress not saving or linking to Facebook .
Price & Value (Ad Experience) tieR1R6R12R13
Woodber Woodber is overwhelmingly criticized for an 'insane' and 'relentless' number of ads, with some lasting 1-2 minutes and appearing multiple times within a round or immediately upon reopening the app R1R6R13R17. Users who paid for an 'ad-free' version still reported seeing ads, including non-mutable audio ads during gameplay R12R37.
NumMatch NumMatch users also frequently complain about 'too many ads,' describing them as 'extremely annoying, excessively long, and overly numerous,' appearing in the middle of games . Similar to Woodber, some users who paid to remove ads still experienced them R79. There are also reports of annoying audio ads .
Pick Woodber if

You prioritize a game that many find 'oddly relaxing' and a 'chewing gum for the mind' for casual play, and are willing to tolerate significant ad interruptions or hope for better ad-free functionality R11.

Pick NumMatch if

You want a number-matching game that offers varied levels and themes, and is generally considered more reliable in terms of app performance, even if ads are still a major issue .

Evidence note: Both apps have a high lifetime rating, but recent reviews are heavily skewed negative, primarily due to excessive and intrusive ads. The 'free vs paid' asymmetry is evident, as many negative reviews come from free users frustrated by ads, and even paid users report ads persisting. The core gameplay for both is generally well-received when not interrupted.

Frequently asked

Are Woodber and NumMatch truly ad-free if I pay?
No, reviews indicate that paying for an ad-free version in both Woodber and NumMatch does not guarantee a completely ad-free experience, with users still reporting ads after purchase R12R37R45R79.
Do these games have performance issues?
Yes, Woodber users frequently report lagging, freezing, crashing, and incompatibility with new iOS versions R2R3R7R29, while NumMatch also has reports of freezing and becoming unplayable after updates .
How long are the ads in these games?
Ads in Woodber are reported to be very long, sometimes 1.5 to 2 minutes or even up to 110 seconds R1R17R19R45, and NumMatch users also describe ads as 'excessively long' .

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R5] Woodber 5/5 · US Woodber-Classic Number Game: Very interesting thinking game
  2. [R11] Woodber 5/5 · US Oddly Relaxing: I have no Clue why but the concept of this game is very relaxing and I finally might go to sleep
  3. [R12] Woodber 3/5 · US Updated Review: 3rd time this is happened. I bought an ad free version I love. Been playing for several year and easy to play while listening to audio books. I loved the Journeys that had harder challenges and now not seen a Journey in several weeks and playing the classic game the 1st 2 stages are “Classic” them the 3rd one is a different format. I can’t do that hard one and concentrate on audio
  4. [R16] Woodber 4/5 · US Great game: Fun and challenging. Only suggestion would be an undo option.
  5. [R2] Woodber 4/5 · US Too many ads: Loved the game pre IOS 26. It doesn’t play well at all with the new system. Lags, crashes or freezes. And, yes, way too many ads. Please make it compatible with IOS 26.
  6. [R3] Woodber 3/5 · US Nice: Love this game just lags REALLY bad. Fix this and I’ll up my stars. (Lags as in when I press a box it takes a while to register)
  7. [R7] Woodber 2/5 · US Love it but it doesn’t work: I’ve downloaded it 5 different times. I love it! But it lasts about 3 days and then stalls… delete … reinstall… 5 times. Every single time it crashes. I’m so glad I never made a purchase. I had been seriously thinking about it.
  8. [R29] Woodber 1/5 · US Until you update for Tahoe: Those of us who update can’t open the game. Way to stay up on your apps. I’ve already uninstalled and reinstalled. Woodber STILL won’t open.
  9. [R1] Woodber 1/5 · US Ads are too much: Good game but the ads are too much. Sometimes 4 and 5 minutes before the Royal Match/Royal Kingdom ads allow you to X out. Sometime you have to watch 2 ads to progress. Developers - surely you can do better by us.
  10. [R6] Woodber 3/5 · US Ads are relentless: Good game, challenging but interesting. But the ads are relentless and I mean they pop-up multiple times during the course of around. If you leave your screen untouched for 10 to 15 seconds next time you touch, there is an ad, and I mean the ads are long. The ads ruin gameplay. I could understand if there’s an ad at the end of each round but not multiple times over the course o
  11. [R13] Woodber 1/5 · US The ads are INSANE: Every single time you minimize the game to do something on your phone an ad plays when you reopen; and I mean EVERY TIME so even if you JUST watched an ad, another one plays just for reopening the game. Then, they even added mini ads that play sound you can’t turn off in the bottom corner of the game WHILE YOURE PLAYING. So it is not relaxing at all. I had to delete it. Unplaya
  12. [R37] Woodber 1/5 · US You’ll watch ads one way or another….: Don’t be lured into paying the additional $10 bucks to get ad free, you won’t. You’ll be watching ads for features you normally get for free if you play on YouTube.
  13. [R45] Woodber 1/5 · US Obnoxious Ads: I get it that ads pay bills. However, this App needs to curb the length of them! Waiting 1-2 minutes through an ad is over the top. The game is fun. I even paid for ad free. However, it doesn’t necessarily mean ad free…..
  14. [R79] NumMatch 1/5 · GB Good game spoiled by advertising: Paid for the game but still getting lots of adds, don't buy this game
  15. [R17] Woodber 1/5 · US Too many ads: This game would be awesome if it weren’t for the ads. 30 seconds of play, then 1 1/2 - 2 minutes of ads plus your device locks up. I really liked it but I’m sure there’s better out there and if these ads are a ploy to get me to pay for ad free…..sorry, no dice.
  16. [R19] Woodber 1/5 · US 110 sec ads? You’ve lost it: 110 sec ads? Greedy. Not doing that

Synthesized from 100 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store