Comparison

Cross Number vs Digit Link

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cross Number

A logic puzzle game where players arrange numbers to match row and column totals. It offers three grid sizes and rewards quick completion with higher scores. This game is designed to be both fun and educational.

Highlights
  • Number matching puzzles
  • Row and column total matching
  • Number swapping mechanic
  • Multiple grid sizes (4x4, 5x5, 6x6)
  • Score based on speed
  • Educational gameplay
Features
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Cross Number is a fun and educational game. The goal of Cross Number is to match the series of numbers in each row and column to the total found at the each of the respective rows and columns. Touch and drag a number from one cell to another to swap them (or you can touch one, then touch another to swap them). Three rounds of 4x4, 5x5 and 6x6 test your ability to solve the puzzle quickly. The quicker you complete the round the higher your score.

About

Digit Link

Features
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Digit Link is a puzzle game where you link all numbers by decreasing (non-increasing) sequences. You will see pre-determined starting points on the grid. Starting from these points, you are expected to create a non-increasing number sequence on the grid by simply swiping your finger. For example, if you start from number three, the next cell to move has to be three or fewer. The aim is the cover all digits on the grid by creating given numbers of sequences. The game will start easy for you to warm up. As you become an expert through levels, you will see the further levels will challenge you and makes you think. Don't worry if you are stuck on a grid, you'll have the option to get a hint about the correct sequences. GAME FEATURES Minimalist idea, minimalist design Challenging 1000+ levels Cool and colorful 12 themes

Screenshots

Cross Number3 screens
Digit Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Digit Link at Free against Cross Number's $0.99. Digit Link also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 29 months). Cross Number's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Digit Link is free to download; Cross Number costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cross Number ships an update every 29 months, Digit Link daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Cross Number versus Digit Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCross NumberDigit Link
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB97 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperImagic PlaceCHEF GAME STUDIO YAZILIM TEKNOLOJILERI LIMITED SIRKETI

In-app purchases

None

Cross Number

No in-app purchases

None

Digit Link

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cross Number free?
Cross Number costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Digit Link free?
Digit Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cross Number or Digit Link have ads?
Digit Link shows ads; Cross Number does not.
Which is updated more often, Cross Number or Digit Link?
Cross Number ships an update every 29 months, and Digit Link daily. Most recently, Cross Number was updated on October 31, 2026 and Digit Link on October 25, 2026.

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