Comparison

Doodle Dots vs Math Crossword

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

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About

Doodle Dots

Recreate the classic pencil and paper game of connecting dots to complete squares. Compete against friends or AI on various board sizes and difficulty levels. Enjoy a doodle-style aesthetic and save your progress.

Highlights
  • Connect dots to complete squares
  • Play against AI or another player
  • Multiple board sizes
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Game state saved
  • Highlighted last move
Features
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Doodle Dots (Now FREE!!) Now you can play the classic pencil and paper game Dots (Boxes, Squares, Paddocks, Square-it, Dots and Dashes, Smart Dots) without having to hand draw all of those stinking dots by hand! The object of the game is to complete more squares, by connecting the dots, than your opponent. The player with the most square filled in with their color wins! Three different board sizes and difficulty levels makes this game challenging for all ages. Features in 1.4 - Game now saved when application exits - Lines are now colored red or blue - Last Move is highlighted Features in 1.3: - Bug Fixes Features in 1.2: - All gameplay options from paid version are now available in free version! - Minor bug fixes - Removed timer from promotion screen - Ads added to game screens Features in 1.1: - Minor bug fixes - Ad supported free version - Option to toggle sound on/off Features in 1.0: - Hand drawn doodle graphics - Two board sizes and difficulty levels - Use your own word or the extensive word dictionary - Support for two players - Play against your iPhone or iPod Touch A classic pencil and paper game done in “doodle” style. Doodle Dots is one of the five mini games (Hangman, Battleship, Tic Tac Toe and Word Search) found in Doodle Games. If you like Doodle Dots, check out Doodle Games in the AppStore! Doodle Games is a collection of some of your favorite pencil and paper games, brought to life on the iPhone.  This is the perfect game for your next road trip, boring meeting, or family gathering.    Play DoodleGames on your iPhone and save a tree!

About

Math Crossword

Engage your mind with a math crossword puzzle game featuring a notebook-style interface. Enjoy quick, focused sessions with varying difficulty and modes designed to test your logic and speed. Track your progress and improve your Math IQ with insightful stats.

Highlights
  • Notebook-style interface
  • Multiple game modes (Time Attack, Sudden Death)
  • Math IQ progression system
  • Performance-focused stats
  • Variety of grid challenges
  • Quick, focused puzzle solving
Features
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Welcome to Cross Math, a math crossword puzzle game with a warm, feel-good notebook / school copybook style. It’s designed to be instantly readable: scan the grid in seconds, understand what to do right away, and enjoy smooth, focused puzzle solving. If you like cross math, math puzzle challenges, and smart brain games, this logic game delivers quick sessions with real depth—built for fans of number puzzle games and satisfying mental flow. A math crossword that’s easy to learn, hard to put down Cross Math uses clean, clear grids so you can spend less time figuring things out—and more time playing. • Simple rules and low cognitive friction • Quick to scan, comfortable to play • Variety across grids to stay interesting long-term • Great for adults who enjoy structured math problems and logical challenges (math puzzle for adults) Modes that change the intensity Switch modes to break the routine and keep the challenge fresh: • Time Attack: solve under pressure and beat the clock • Sudden Death: one mistake ends the run—high tension, high focus • Special Grids: unique twists and constraints that renew the puzzle Progress with real stakes: Math IQ Your performance isn’t just a score—your Math IQ is a clear goal that makes every session meaningful. • Math IQ can increase or drop based on how you play • Creates a motivating reason to return and improve • Adds healthy tension without making the game feel punishing Player-first stats & visible mastery Track your improvement with performance-focused insights: • Concrete progression and milestones • A clear feeling of mastery and control • Perfect for daily training and long-term improvement Start a calm, focused session anytime—then push yourself when you want a challenge. Solve grids, improve your Math IQ, and enjoy a clean notebook vibe built for satisfying logical play.

Screenshots

Doodle Dots2 screens
Math Crossword4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Math Crossword at 100% against Doodle Dots's 35%. Math Crossword also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and device support (3 vs 1). Doodle Dots's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases 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

Math Crossword is free to download; Doodle Dots costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Doodle Dots ships an update every 6 weeks, Math Crossword every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Doodle Dots versus Math Crossword: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoodle DotsMath Crossword
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB285 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBig River GamesLoop Games

Customer experience

Doodle Dots

All ratings1,145 ratings
Positive48.7%
Neutral18.1%
Negative33.2%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive35.3%
Neutral17.6%
Negative47.1%

Math Crossword

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Doodle Dots

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Lines not appearing where tapped
  • Incompatibility with certain devices
  • Frequent crashes and app exits

Requested features

4 requests
  • Undo button
  • Slower opponent mode
  • Instructions or tutorial
  • Ability to choose line type

Math Crossword

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Doodle Dots

No in-app purchases

None

Math Crossword

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Doodle Dots free?
Doodle Dots costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Math Crossword free?
Math Crossword is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Doodle Dots or Math Crossword have ads?
Math Crossword shows ads; Doodle Dots does not.
Which is updated more often, Doodle Dots or Math Crossword?
Doodle Dots ships an update every 6 weeks, and Math Crossword every 3 weeks. Most recently, Doodle Dots was updated on October 14, 2026 and Math Crossword on October 17, 2026.

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