Puzzlist vs Cross Number
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Puzzlist
Engage your mind with logic and math puzzles. Solve Cross Math equations by filling in blanks and Cross Compare puzzles by respecting number constraints and inequalities. Features include pencil marks and undo/redo options.
- Cross Math puzzles
- Cross Compare puzzles
- Equation solving
- Inequality logic
- Pencil marks
- Undo/redo functionality
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Sharpen your logic and math skills by solving Cross Math and Cross Compare puzzles! To solve Cross Math puzzles, fill in the blanks for each row and column to satisfy the equation. Each puzzle has a mix of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. They’re harder than they look! For Cross Compare puzzles, fill in the blanks so that no number is used more than once in a row or column, and all inequalities are respected. To help you out, pencil marks and undo/redo are available.
Cross Number
This number puzzle game challenges your logic and concentration with thousands of math problems. Fill grids with numbers using arithmetic operations to satisfy equations and constraints. Enjoy daily challenges and seasonal events with no time limit.
- Thousands of challenging number puzzles
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
- Various difficulty levels
- Daily challenges and seasonal events
- No time limit
- Useful hints
- Offline mode
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Cross Number is the BEST FREE Cross Math Puzzle Game for you! Train your logic and concentration skills, and try to beat your high score in the cross math game! Our math logic game offers thousands of challenging number puzzles that tests your problem-solving skills. Try this mobile version of the pen and paper game from your childhood and immerse yourself in the world of math number games! Cross Number is a puzzle game that combines elements of crossword puzzles and mathematics. Your goal is to fill in the grid with numbers that satisfy both the mathematical equations and the constraints of the grid. Read the rules, identify constraints, begin with unique clues, use combination of logical deduction and trial and error to solve the puzzle now! Cross Number Features: - Various Difficulties: Easy, Medium, Hard, and Expert to fit your needs - Use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to complete the math puzzle - Large Numbers: Worried about small numbers? No problem! Enable the Large Fonts to ensure an eye-friendly interface - Daily Challenges: Play every day, complete daily challenges for a given month, and win unique trophies - Seasonal Events: Take part in game events and open exclusive postcards - No time limit, so no rush, just relax playing math number games - Useful hints to help you when you’re stuck solving these free math games - Enjoy your number game experience with the minimalistic and simple design - Offline Mode: Enjoy the puzzle game without Wi-Fi or internet connectivity
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cross Number at 4.8 against Puzzlist's 4.0. Cross Number also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 25%) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 6). Puzzlist's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, 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.
Cross Number holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cross Number has 3.1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Puzzlist's written reviews are positive against 67% of Cross Number's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Puzzlist | Cross Number |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (6 ratings) | 4.8 (3.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 3.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Optional Endeavors Group LLC | Doodle Mobile Limited |
Customer experience
Puzzlist
Cross Number
Bugs and requests
Puzzlist
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Cross Number
Reported bugs
2 issues- Crashes on older devices
- Login issues
Requested features
3 requests- Difficulty settings
- Offline mode
- Progress tracking
In-app purchases
Puzzlist
No in-app purchases
Cross Number
No in-app purchases
