Comparison

CageMath vs Chainlink Puzzle

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

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About

CageMath

This game blends Sudoku-style number placement with mathematical challenges. Solve puzzles by arranging numbers in grids, ensuring each row and column has unique digits, while also meeting specific arithmetic requirements within designated "cages."

Highlights
  • Sudoku-style number placement
  • Math symbol puzzles
  • Unlimited unique games
  • Lifeline/hint button
  • Highlighter/note feature
  • Game clock and highscore tracker
Features
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CageMath combines a Sudoku-style puzzle game with math symbols. Just like Sudoku, place numbers into the grid, where each number can only appear once in a column or a row. A CageMath grid is also sectioned into heavy-outlined "cages" that each have a smaller "cage-answer" and "cage-operator" in the corner. The numbers within that cage have to equal the cage-answer using the cage-operator. Some examples: √ 49 (What's the square root of 49?) 6- (Which two numbers can you subtract to give you 6?) 896x (Which 4 numbers can you multiply to result in 896?) CageMath is the only math-infused Sudoku game that tests your addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and square root skills! Features include: - UNLIMITED, UNIQUE games at various different grid sizes - Lifeline/hint button to reveal answers when you're stuck - Highlighter/note feature to support noting multiple numbers in one square - Game clock - Highscore tracker Note: Optimized for iPhone 5, 5s, 6s, 6 Plus, 6s Plus, iPad, iPad Retina, iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad Air 2, iPad Retina, iPad 2 and all newer devices.

About

Chainlink Puzzle

Features
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Chainlink is a unique logic puzzle game that challenges your reasoning and pattern recognition skills. Solve over 4200 carefully designed puzzles, from beginner-friendly 4x4 grids to challenging 9x9 boards, plus special bonus levels for experienced players. Every puzzle has exactly one valid solution and can be solved using pure logic. Objective Fill the grid with numbers so that all rules are satisfied: • Each row contains every number exactly once. • Each column contains every number exactly once. • Each chain contains every number exactly once. Some numbers are already given. Use logic to complete the grid. Grid and Numbers • Board sizes range from 4x4 to 9x9. • In an N x N grid, you use the numbers 1 to N. • The position of numbers is not ordered - only the rules matter. Rows and Columns • Every row must contain all numbers from 1 to N. • Every column must contain all numbers from 1 to N. Chains • The grid is divided into chains - groups of connected cells. • Each chain contains exactly N cells. • In each chain, all numbers from 1 to N must appear once. • Chains can have any shape, as long as cells touch by edges. Given Numbers • Some cells are prefilled and cannot be changed. • These numbers serve as clues to help you solve the puzzle. Progress Start with smaller boards like 4x4 to learn the rules and patterns. As you advance, move on to 5x5, 6x6, and larger grids for a greater challenge. Features • 4200+ logic puzzles • Grid sizes from 4x4 to 9x9 • Bonus levels for advanced players • Day and night mode • Cell notes for tracking possibilities • Hints when you are stuck • Undo moves at any time • Highlighting of errors Train your logic, enjoy the chains, and have fun solving every puzzle in Chainlink.

Screenshots

CageMath2 screens
Chainlink Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chainlink Puzzle at none against CageMath's 7. Chainlink Puzzle also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). CageMath's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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

Both are free to download. CageMath sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Chainlink Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CageMath ships an update every 7 months, Chainlink Puzzle every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CageMath versus Chainlink Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCageMathChainlink Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB10 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNeural Ventures LLCAliaksandr Uvarau

In-app purchases

7 purchases

CageMath

One-time7
  • Hints - 10 pack$0.99
  • Hints: 10 pack$0.99
  • 8x8 games$0.99
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  • 9x9 games$0.99
  • Advanced Game Features$0.99
  • Hint-20pack$1.99
  • Hint-40pack$2.99
None

Chainlink Puzzle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CageMath free?
CageMath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chainlink Puzzle free?
Chainlink Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CageMath or Chainlink Puzzle have ads?
Chainlink Puzzle shows ads; CageMath does not.
Which is updated more often, CageMath or Chainlink Puzzle?
CageMath ships an update every 7 months, and Chainlink Puzzle every 2 months. Most recently, CageMath was updated on October 12, 2026 and Chainlink Puzzle on October 3, 2026.

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