# Cross Sum Math vs Math Grid

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cross Sum Math at none against Math Grid's 12. Cross Sum Math also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 70%). Math Grid's advantage is ratings volume (5.2K vs 1). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Math Grid sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Cross Sum Math asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cross Sum Math against 4.9 for Math Grid. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Math Grid has 5.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Cross Sum Math's written reviews are positive against 70% of Math Grid's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cross Sum Math | Math Grid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-sum-math/id1661189328/reviews)** | [4.9 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-grid-number-puzzle-game/id6474383206/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 70.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Old Jewel Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/284830318) | [Aged Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482887934) |

## What reviewers say

### Cross Sum Math

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-sum-math/id1661189328)

This game challenges you to find math facts within a grid that equal a target number. Race against the clock to solve puzzles that increase in difficulty with larger numbers and more complex operations.

**Highlights:** Math fact grid puzzles, Timed challenges, Increasing difficulty, Word search style gameplay, Multiple operations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Math Grid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-grid-number-puzzle-game/id6474383206)

Engage your mind with a free math crossword puzzle game that sharpens logical thinking and memory. Solve number puzzles using basic arithmetic operations, with adjustable difficulty levels and daily challenges.

**Highlights:** Brain training math puzzles, Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, Adjustable difficulty levels, Daily challenges and trophies, Endless mode with global rankings, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin_a | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin_b | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin_c | $8.99 | one-time |
| Big Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin_d | $17.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin_e | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coin_f | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 🧠 Helps improve math skills
- 🤩 Consistently rewarding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Too many ads
- 😒 Puzzles too easy, even on expert mode
- 🙃 Ads sometimes longer than solving puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- Last update made game unplayable on older devices
- Answers in the right order if entered left to right

**Requested features**

- More challenging puzzles
- Option to remove ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cross Sum Math free?

Cross Sum Math is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Math Grid free?

Math Grid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cross Sum Math or Math Grid?

Cross Sum Math is rated higher. Cross Sum Math averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Math Grid averages 4.9 from 5.2K ratings.

### Do Cross Sum Math or Math Grid have ads?

Math Grid shows ads; Cross Sum Math does not.

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