Sudoku Master vs CrossMath
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sudoku Master
Engage your mind with thousands of classic Sudoku puzzles. Features an intuitive interface, multiple difficulty levels, and helpful tools like note-taking and explanatory hints. Play offline and enjoy a rewarding brain workout.
- Intuitive user interface
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Note-taking feature
- Explanatory hints
- Highlighting numbers
- Offline playable
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Looking for a fun and challenging way to train your brain? Our SudokuMaster app has got you covered! With thousands of puzzles and a wide range of features, Sudoku has never been more engaging or rewarding. Here are some of the key features of our app: - Intuitive interface: Our app features a simple, user-friendly interface that makes it easy to jump right into the game. - Multiple difficulty levels: With unlimited easy level puzzles and over 20,000 puzzles in medium, hard, and expert levels, there's always a new challenge waiting for you. - Note-taking feature: Keep track of potential numbers for each square with our handy note-taking feature. - Explanatory hints: If you ever get stuck, our app offers explanatory hints that provide step-by-step instructions to guide you through the puzzle. - Highlighting numbers: Quickly spot specific numbers on the grid with our highlighting feature. - Offline playable: Our SudokuMaster app can be played offline, making it perfect for travel or breaks at work. - Brain workout: SudokuMaster is a great way to exercise your brain and improve your memory, concentration, and overall cognitive function. So why not download our SudokuMaster app today and experience all the benefits of this classic puzzle game? With its intuitive interface, multiple difficulty levels, and customizable gameplay, our app has everything you need to train your brain and have fun at the same time.
CrossMath
This app offers a unique crossword experience where numbers replace words. Solve arithmetic equations to complete the grid, sharpening your mind with daily challenges. It's a fun blend of logic puzzles and math practice for all ages.
- Number-based crossword puzzles
- Arithmetic equation solving
- Daily brain training challenges
- Hints and helper tools
- Adaptive difficulty levels
- Sleek, user-friendly interface
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CrossMath is a math crossword puzzle that mixes the grid logic of crossword with the number reasoning of Sudoku and Kakuro. Each row and column is an equation with addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. Your job is simple: fill in the missing numbers so every row and every column equals the target result. If you love numbers, logic puzzles, and brain training, CrossMath is built for you. WHY CROSSMATH IS DIFFERENT Sudoku is about placement. Kakuro is about sums. Math Crossword uses all four operations at once, which makes each puzzle feel fresh, sharper, and more satisfying to solve. - Crossword style grid with math equations - All four operations: plus, minus, times, divide - Logic and arithmetic in every single move - Clean minimalist design that respects your focus KEY FEATURES - Daily challenge: a new hand-tuned puzzle every day - Multiple difficulty levels from easy warm-ups to expert grids - Smart hints that nudge you without spoiling the puzzle - Offline play, anywhere, anytime - No forced sign in, no pressure, no clutter - Simple controls, clear typography, dark and light themes WHO IS IT FOR - Sudoku and Kakuro fans looking for something new - Students who want fun mental math practice - Adults building sharper focus and working memory - Seniors training memory and concentration - Families looking for a wholesome puzzle to share BRAIN BENEFITS Solving math crosswords every day can help you: - Speed up mental arithmetic - Strengthen working memory - Build logical reasoning and pattern recognition - Improve focus and patience - Wind down with a calm, screen friendly puzzle HOW TO PLAY 1. Tap any empty cell in the grid 2. Pick a number from the keypad 3. Make sure each row and column matches its target 4. Use a hint if you get stuck 5. Complete the grid and unlock the next puzzle TIPS FROM THE COMMUNITY - Start with the shortest rows and columns - Look for cells that are forced by both a row and a column - Use the elimination habit you learned from Sudoku - Treat division and multiplication clues as fast wins Whether you call it CrossMath, Math Crossword, or just your favorite number puzzle, this is a calm, smart, satisfying way to spend a few minutes a day and keep your mind sharp. Download CrossMath now and start your daily brain workout.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Sudoku Master at 5.0 against CrossMath's 4.7. CrossMath's advantage is ratings volume (129 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Sudoku Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CrossMath sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sudoku Master holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CrossMath has 129 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sudoku Master | CrossMath |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 4.7 (129 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 70.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 129 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 109 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shih-Kung Chen | BringNext LLC |
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Sudoku Master
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In-app purchases
Sudoku Master
- 25 Hints$0.99
CrossMath
- 10 Hints$0.99
- 30 Hints$1.99
- Remove Ads$4.99
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- 100 Hints$4.99
- Remove Ads$8.99
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