Comparison

CageMath vs Math Duel

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

Head to head
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

Math Duel

Features
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Challenge a friend to a fast-paced math showdown on the same device. Math Duel - Brain Battle is a split-screen competitive math game where two players face off from opposite ends of one phone. An equation appears in the center. Race to tap the correct answer first and win the round. Wrong answer? Your opponent gets the point. Optional timers add pressure, streak bonuses reward consistency, and unlockable themes let you customize the arena. Features: • Same-device multiplayer • Easy, Medium, Hard, and Mixed difficulty options, plus Custom ranges with Pro • 10, 15, or 20 round matches • Optional round timer • Streak bonuses • Full game stats tracking • Multiple color themes • Offline play with no internet or account required Perfect for classrooms, car rides, lunch tables, and anywhere two brains want to battle.

Screenshots

CageMath2 screens
Math Duel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Math Duel at every 6 days against CageMath's every 7 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Math Duel sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CageMath ships an update every 7 months, Math Duel every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CageMath versus Math Duel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCageMathMath Duel
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeural Ventures LLCSeif Ibrahim

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
4 purchases

Math Duel

One-time4
  • Neon Theme Pack$0.99
  • Nature Theme Pack$0.99
  • Retro Theme Pack$0.99
Show 1 more
  • Math Duel Pro$2.99

Questions

Is CageMath free?
CageMath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Math Duel free?
Math Duel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CageMath or Math Duel have ads?
Neither CageMath nor Math Duel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CageMath or Math Duel?
CageMath ships an update every 7 months, and Math Duel every 6 days. Most recently, CageMath was updated on October 12, 2026 and Math Duel on October 10, 2026.

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