Cryptarithms vs MathBoard Challenge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cryptarithms
Solve challenging mathematical puzzles where letters represent digits in arithmetic equations. This app offers 90 cryptarithms with translations into six languages, requiring only basic math and logical reasoning skills.
- Letter-to-digit substitution puzzles
- Logical reasoning challenges
- Arithmetic equality solving
- 90 unique cryptarithms
- Translations into 6 languages
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The ability to sum numbers and perform logical reasoning are the only skills required for solving cryptarithms. Nevertheless, these puzzles are often witty and challenging to solve. A cryptarithm is a mathematical puzzle where digits in an arithmetic equality are replaced by letters. It is defined so that distinct letters correspond to distinct digits. Moreover, when the letters are converted back by the original digits, the resulting equality must be valid. The problem is to find the original digits. 90 сryptarithms with their translations to 6 languages are presented. Enjoy!
MathBoard Challenge
This app offers a fast-paced, competitive math game where players race against the clock or friends to solve equations. It features customizable difficulty, various math operations, and a scoring system that rewards both speed and accuracy.
- Random equation generation
- Customizable number ranges
- Algebra-style equations
- Points-based scoring
- Multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank answers
- Timed solo or challenge modes
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Everything you love about MathBoard—now in a fast-paced, competitive math showdown! MathBoard Challenge takes math learning to the next level with a game-style twist. Race against the clock or challenge your friends to see who can answer the most problems correctly—and rack up the highest score. But beware: incorrect answers will cost you points, so accuracy matters as much as speed! Just like the original MathBoard, this app is highly configurable and suitable for students of all ages—from kindergarteners just learning addition and subtraction to older students mastering multiplication, division, and more advanced math. Customize problem difficulty, number ranges, and even question formats to match your skill level. Key Features • Random equation generation for: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Squares, Cubes, and Square Roots • Customizable number ranges and digit formats • Support for simple and algebra-style equations (e.g., 6 + x = 12) • Smart “wrong answer” logic to discourage guessing • Answer styles: multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank • Points-based scoring system—earn more for speed and accuracy • Optional penalties for wrong answers to raise the stakes • Configurable settings for one-on-one challenges or solo timed sessions Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills or prove your math mastery, MathBoard Challenge turns practice into a thrilling experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cryptarithms at 5.0 against MathBoard Challenge's 4.5. Cryptarithms also leads on device support (3 vs 1). MathBoard Challenge's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 41 months) and ratings volume (20 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
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Cryptarithms costs $1.99 and MathBoard Challenge $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cryptarithms holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MathBoard Challenge has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Cryptarithms ships an update every 41 months, MathBoard Challenge every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cryptarithms | MathBoard Challenge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.5 (20 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 20 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 41 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roman Koksharov | PalaSoftware Inc. |
Customer experience
Cryptarithms
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In-app purchases
Cryptarithms
No in-app purchases
MathBoard Challenge
No in-app purchases
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