# ColBox vs CrossMath

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ColBox | CrossMath |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colbox-fix-and-tap/id1492625740/reviews)** | [4.7 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossmath-math-crossword/id6473798005/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **129** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrey Melihov](https://appshunter.io/developer/942443973) | [BringNext LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629847409) |

## What reviewers say

### ColBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colbox-fix-and-tap/id1492625740)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| some colbox | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack of colbox | $4.99 | one-time |
| a lot of colbox | $19.99 | one-time |


### CrossMath

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossmath-math-crossword/id6473798005)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $8.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Bundle | $9.29 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*