SafeCracker vs CrossMath
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SafeCracker
A standalone game where players open safes by carefully listening to the tumblers. It offers a unique auditory puzzle experience for those who enjoy a challenge.
- Standalone safe cracking gameplay
- Listen to tumblers to open safes
- Auditory puzzle mechanics
- Single-player experience
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Standalone safe cracking game. Open the safe by listening to the tumblers.
CrossMath
This logic puzzle game combines crossword grid mechanics with number reasoning. Solve equations by filling in missing numbers to make each row and column equal the target result. It offers a unique brain-training experience for puzzle enthusiasts.
- Math crossword grid logic
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
- Logic and arithmetic challenges
- Weekly Trophy challenges
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Smart hint system
- Offline play
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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 - Weekly Trophy challenge: win boards to reveal a picture and earn a trophy - 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. Tap or drag a number tile from the tray 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 price: CrossMath at Free against SafeCracker's $0.99. CrossMath also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 19 months). SafeCracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
CrossMath is free to download; SafeCracker costs $0.99 up front. CrossMath sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. SafeCracker asks for nothing beyond the download.
CrossMath holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CrossMath has 129 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SafeCracker ships an update every 19 months, CrossMath every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SafeCracker | CrossMath |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.7 (129 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 129 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paul Scott | BringNext LLC |
Customer experience
SafeCracker
CrossMath
In-app purchases
SafeCracker
No in-app purchases
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
- Halloween Bundle$9.29
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