# Math Puzzle Games vs Math Cross

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Math Puzzle Games at 258K against Math Cross's 1.4K. Math Puzzle Games also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#60 vs unranked). Math Cross's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 58%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Math Puzzle Games sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Math Cross sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Math Puzzle Games against 4.8 for Math Cross. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Math Puzzle Games has 258K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Math Puzzle Games's written reviews are positive against 73% of Math Cross's.

Math Puzzle Games ships an update fortnightly, Math Cross every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Math Puzzle Games | Math Cross |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (258K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-puzzle-games-crossmath/id1671991909/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-cross-math-puzzle-games/id6450973094/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **258K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | 57.8% of reviews | **73.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#60** | — |
| Size | 206 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guru Smart Holding Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499790773) | [BIGLIME LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561808307) |

## What reviewers say

### Math Puzzle Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-puzzle-games-crossmath/id1671991909)

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Free · Board, #190 Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a challenging math puzzle game. Solve problems using basic arithmetic operations and logic to progress through various difficulty levels. Offers daily challenges and an endless mode for continuous brain training.

**Highlights:** Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division puzzles, Order of operations (multiplication/division first), Multiple difficulty levels (Easy to Expert), Daily Challenge mode, Endless mode for high scores, Hints and power-ups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 Tickets | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $5.99 | one-time |
| Crossmath Premium | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging brain exercise
- 👍 Variety of difficulty levels
- 🤓 Helps improve math skills
- 💡 Good for kids and adults

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🤬 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🐛 Glitchy gameplay and controls
- 💸 Paid version doesn't remove ads as promised

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzles sometimes unsolvable
- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Coins/progress disappearing after deleting and reinstalling

**Requested features**

- Ability to track progress and achievements
- Option to challenge friends with the same puzzle
- Longer pause after completing a puzzle
- More variety in puzzle types beyond just arithmetic


### Math Cross

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-cross-math-puzzle-games/id6450973094)

This brain-training puzzle game offers daily challenges and a variety of difficulty levels to sharpen your math and logic skills. Solve equations using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in a relaxing, no-time-limit environment. Hints and special props are available to help you master the puzzles.

**Highlights:** Daily Challenges with unique trophies, Multiple difficulty levels (easy to expert), No time limit for relaxed gameplay, Hints and special props for assistance, Offline play supported, Improve math and logic skills

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 🧠 Helps improve math skills
- ⭐ Enjoyable and fun game
- 🔍 Different difficulty levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Intrusive and loud ads
- 💰 Paid version still has ads
- 🔄 Lack of landscape mode
- 🤔 Incorrect math marked as correct

**Reported bugs**

- Purchase issues with ad-free version
- Unsolvable puzzles due to extra numbers

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize background
- Timed levels or challenges
- Multiplayer or leaderboard features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Math Puzzle Games free?

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

### Is Math Cross free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Math Puzzle Games or Math Cross?

Math Puzzle Games is rated higher. Math Puzzle Games averages 4.9 out of 5 from 258K ratings, while Math Cross averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Math Puzzle Games or Math Cross have ads?

Both Math Puzzle Games and Math Cross show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Math Puzzle Games or Math Cross?

Math Puzzle Games ships an update fortnightly, and Math Cross every 6 weeks. Most recently, Math Puzzle Games was updated on September 25, 2026 and Math Cross on September 25, 2026.

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