Comparison

ColBox vs CrossMath

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

Head to head
About

ColBox

A free puzzle game where you arrange colored blocks to earn crystals. Each block has unique moves and interactions, offering an addictive challenge across five worlds. Over 100 levels are available, with more planned.

Highlights
  • Free puzzle gameplay
  • Unique block mechanics
  • Five distinct worlds
  • Over 100 levels
  • Offline play
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How long have your brains moved? Get ready! ColBox fix & tap is a free puzzle game that is ready to challenge you! You are challenge to go through five unique worlds. Arrange blocks on their places to earn more and more crystals. But doing this is not so easy as it might seem. Each color block has its own unique moves and interacts with the surrounding blocks in different ways. Ready to get started?) Why would you like ColBox - fix & tap: - Play the game for FREE; - MOVE your brains; - ADDICTIVE gameplay; - NO INTERNET needed to play. MOREOVER, THIS IS NOT ALL - More than 100 levels in game right now, and soon there will be more new ones! ___________________________________ Let's be friends on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/melmariapps/ We are in VK https://vk.com/melmariapps Add us to INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/melmariapps/ ____________________________________ We will be very happy for your comments and feedback! If you have any problems, feel free to write us at support@melmari.com and we will help you!

About

CrossMath

This logic puzzle game combines crossword grid mechanics with number reasoning. Solve equations by filling in missing numbers to make each row and column equal the target result. It offers a unique brain-training experience for puzzle enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Math crossword grid logic
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Logic and arithmetic challenges
  • Weekly Trophy challenges
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Smart hint system
  • Offline play
Features
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CrossMath is a math crossword puzzle that mixes the grid logic of crossword with the number reasoning of Sudoku and Kakuro. Each row and column is an equation with addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. Your job is simple: fill in the missing numbers so every row and every column equals the target result. If you love numbers, logic puzzles, and brain training, CrossMath is built for you. WHY CROSSMATH IS DIFFERENT Sudoku is about placement. Kakuro is about sums. Math Crossword uses all four operations at once, which makes each puzzle feel fresh, sharper, and more satisfying to solve. - Crossword style grid with math equations - All four operations: plus, minus, times, divide - Logic and arithmetic in every single move - Clean minimalist design that respects your focus KEY FEATURES - Weekly Trophy challenge: win boards to reveal a picture and earn a trophy - Multiple difficulty levels from easy warm-ups to expert grids - Smart hints that nudge you without spoiling the puzzle - Offline play, anywhere, anytime - No forced sign in, no pressure, no clutter - Simple controls, clear typography, dark and light themes WHO IS IT FOR - Sudoku and Kakuro fans looking for something new - Students who want fun mental math practice - Adults building sharper focus and working memory - Seniors training memory and concentration - Families looking for a wholesome puzzle to share BRAIN BENEFITS Solving math crosswords every day can help you: - Speed up mental arithmetic - Strengthen working memory - Build logical reasoning and pattern recognition - Improve focus and patience - Wind down with a calm, screen friendly puzzle HOW TO PLAY 1. Tap any empty cell in the grid 2. Tap or drag a number tile from the tray 3. Make sure each row and column matches its target 4. Use a hint if you get stuck 5. Complete the grid and unlock the next puzzle TIPS FROM THE COMMUNITY - Start with the shortest rows and columns - Look for cells that are forced by both a row and a column - Use the elimination habit you learned from Sudoku - Treat division and multiplication clues as fast wins Whether you call it CrossMath, Math Crossword, or just your favorite number puzzle, this is a calm, smart, satisfying way to spend a few minutes a day and keep your mind sharp. Download CrossMath now and start your daily brain workout.

Screenshots

ColBox4 screens
CrossMath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ColBox at 100% against CrossMath's 67%. ColBox also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). CrossMath's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (129 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. ColBox sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and CrossMath sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ColBox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CrossMath has 129 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ColBox's written reviews are positive against 67% of CrossMath's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ColBox ships an update every 3 months, CrossMath every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ColBox versus CrossMath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColBoxCrossMath
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (129 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1129 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrey MelihovBringNext LLC

Customer experience

ColBox

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CrossMath

All ratings129 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ColBox

One-time3
  • some colbox$1.99
  • pack of colbox$4.99
  • a lot of colbox$19.99
6 purchases

CrossMath

One-time6
  • 10 Hints$0.99
  • 30 Hints$1.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
Show 3 more
  • 100 Hints$4.99
  • Remove Ads$8.99
  • Halloween Bundle$9.29

Questions

Is ColBox free?
ColBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CrossMath free?
CrossMath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ColBox or CrossMath?
ColBox is rated higher. ColBox averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while CrossMath averages 4.7 from 129 ratings.
Do ColBox or CrossMath have ads?
Both ColBox and CrossMath show ads.
Which is updated more often, ColBox or CrossMath?
ColBox ships an update every 3 months, and CrossMath every 4 days. Most recently, ColBox was updated on November 3, 2026 and CrossMath on November 4, 2026.

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