# Astraware Number Cross vs Logic Grid Puzzles

The clearest difference is ads: Logic Grid Puzzles at none against Astraware Number Cross's shown. Logic Grid Puzzles also leads on ratings volume (39K vs 146) and review sentiment (85% vs 71%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Astraware Number Cross sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Logic Grid Puzzles sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Logic Grid Puzzles holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Logic Grid Puzzles has 39K ratings behind it against 146, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Astraware Number Cross's written reviews are positive against 85% of Logic Grid Puzzles's.

Astraware Number Cross ships an update monthly, Logic Grid Puzzles fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Astraware Number Cross | Logic Grid Puzzles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astraware-number-cross/id592702355/reviews) | **[4.8 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logic-grid-puzzles/id919571269/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 146 | **39K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **85.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#146** |
| Size | 35 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Astraware Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/392328106) | [Egghead Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/809161928) |

## What reviewers say

### Astraware Number Cross

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astraware-number-cross/id592702355)

This logic puzzle game challenges you to fill a grid with numbers based on a provided list. It requires deductive reasoning and problem-solving skills, with daily challenges and a large collection of built-in puzzles.

**Highlights:** Deductive reasoning puzzles, Daily and Weekender challenges, 60 built-in puzzles, Multiple grid sizes and difficulties, Endless puzzle streams, Save slots for multiple puzzles, iOS 14 widget and Siri integration

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzles Plus | $1.99 | per month |
| Puzzles Plus | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Puzzles Plus | $7.99 | per year |
| Fun-size Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free daily puzzles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fun Size Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Family Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tough Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Easy Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Easy Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tough Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Vacation Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Sharpens mind
- 👍 Great game
- 💡 Keeps mind active
- ✋ Helps hand-eye coordination
- 🤩 Fun and brain stimulating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Keeps crashing
- 🐛 Crashes upon opening
- 🐛 App won't load
- 🐛 Does not work
- 🐛 Won't open with latest update

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Clock doesn't show on completion
- 🐛 App won't open after reinstall
- 🐛 Can't enter numbers into puzzle
- 🐛 Numbers don't always stay where put
- 🐛 Hard levels seem easy

**Requested features**

- 💡 Introduce puzzle replays
- 💡 Add Sunday-to-Saturday calendar of puzzles
- 💡 Replay just finished puzzle
- 💡 Pause button not near numbers
- 💡 Make puzzle squares look like they used to


### Logic Grid Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logic-grid-puzzles/id919571269)

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Grossing · Word, #167 Top Free · Word (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a collection of unique logic grid puzzles. Progress from beginner to master with increasing difficulty and multiple grid sizes. Utilize smart hints, auto-X, and multi-level undo to enhance your puzzle-solving experience.

**Highlights:** 100 unique logic puzzles, Increasing difficulty levels, Multiple puzzle sizes, Unlimited smart hints, Auto-X for faster entry, Multi-level undo, Error checking

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Puzzles Per Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Series II, Vol 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vol 1, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vol 2, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vol 3, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vol 4, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vol 5, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vol 6, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vol 7, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vol 8, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Vol 9, Smart Logic Puzzles | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 No ads
- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Helpful hints
- 👍 Variety of difficulty levels
- 👍 Clean, intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional puzzle clues that don't make sense
- 🐛 Inability to replay completed puzzles
- 🐛 Repeated puzzles in purchased packs
- 💡 Need for a 'clear all completed' option
- 💡 Desire for more puzzle variety and topics

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle grid freezing/scaling issues on smaller screens
- Incorrect puzzle solutions or clues

**Requested features**

- Option to show timer and 'expert' time for each puzzle
- Ability to mark 'maybe' options in the grid
- Customizable grid display (e.g. color-coded rows/columns)
- Puzzle pack options sorted by difficulty level


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Astraware Number Cross free?

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

### Is Logic Grid Puzzles free?

Logic Grid Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Astraware Number Cross or Logic Grid Puzzles?

Logic Grid Puzzles is rated higher. Astraware Number Cross averages 4.7 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Logic Grid Puzzles averages 4.8 from 39K ratings.

### Do Astraware Number Cross or Logic Grid Puzzles have ads?

Astraware Number Cross shows ads; Logic Grid Puzzles does not.

### Which is updated more often, Astraware Number Cross or Logic Grid Puzzles?

Astraware Number Cross ships an update monthly, and Logic Grid Puzzles fortnightly. Most recently, Astraware Number Cross was updated on October 29, 2026 and Logic Grid Puzzles on October 30, 2026.

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