CodeAB vs Cross Sum Mania
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CodeAB
Test your logic and deduction skills in this addictive number puzzle game. Figure out the secret 4-digit code using hints after each guess. It's a fresh take on a classic puzzle, perfect for quick brain training.
- Deduction and logic gameplay
- Secret 4-digit code challenge
- Clues after every guess
- No leading zeros or repeating digits
- Quick brain training rounds
- Classic Bulls & Cows style
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What is the code? Who's on the first? What's on the second? Put your logic and deduction skills to the test with CodeAB, a fun and addictive number puzzle game! Meet CodeAB — a fresh spin on the classic Bulls & Cows number puzzle. Your challenge: figure out the secret 4-digit code before your guesses run out! Your goal is simple: find the secret 4-digit code. - No leading zeros. - No repeating digits. - Clues after every guess help guide you toward the solution. How It Works - A green number = correct digit in the correct place. - An orange number = correct digit in the wrong place. - Keep analyzing the hints until you crack the code! Why You’ll Love CodeAB - Easy to learn, hard to master - A fresh take on the classic “Bulls & Cows” logic game - Quick rounds that train your brain anytime, anywhere - Great for both casual players and puzzle enthusiasts Free to Play – Upgrade for Unlimited Fun - Play up to 10 rounds for free and then 3 rounds per day - Upgrade once ($2.99) to unlock unlimited play and remove interruptions - One-time purchase, no subscriptions Are you ready to put your logic to the ultimate test? Download CodeAB today and see how fast you can break the code!
Cross Sum Mania
Solve challenging number puzzles by completing overlapping equations. Use digits 1-9 once per puzzle to fulfill both horizontal and vertical math problems. This free game offers a fun and mentally stimulating experience.
- Overlapping horizontal and vertical equations
- Uses digits 1-9 once per puzzle
- Requires completion of all equations
- Challenging logic gameplay
- Free to play
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A Cross Sum puzzle consists of 6 overlapping equations, 3 horizontal equations and 3 vertical equations. Each equation consists of three digits and two operations. The solution to each equation is given. To solve the puzzle you must complete each equation. The digits 1-9 are used ONLY ONCE in every puzzle. This game is more challenging than you might think. It's fun and it's FREE!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cross Sum Mania at none against CodeAB's 1. Cross Sum Mania also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). CodeAB's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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
Both are free to download. CodeAB sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cross Sum Mania asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CodeAB against 5.0 for Cross Sum Mania. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
CodeAB ships an update every 6 weeks, Cross Sum Mania every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 17, 2026.
| Parameter | CodeAB | Cross Sum Mania |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EssentialCapture Inc | Gilbert Gonsalves |
Customer experience
CodeAB
Cross Sum Mania
In-app purchases
CodeAB
- CodeAB$2.99
Cross Sum Mania
No in-app purchases
