First Run vs MathCross
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
First Run
Embark on an interstellar journey with an astronaut collecting coins across diverse landscapes. Navigate challenges and transform collected coins into strategic assets for new opportunities.
- Interstellar odyssey
- Coin collection
- Traverse countries and cities
- Navigate unique challenges
- Transform coins into assets
- Explore diverse landscapes
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Embark on an exhilarating interstellar odyssey alongside Mr. First, Earth's esteemed chief astronaut, as he sets out on a legendary mission to a planet whispered to harbor an abundance of coins. Experience the anticipation building as Mr. First plants the flag, triggering a seismic event that transforms the terrain into a cascading shower of coins. Join the intrepid Mr. First in a swift and agile pursuit, traversing various countries and cities to collect every glittering coin in his path. Navigate through unique challenges and triumph over difficulties, making each destination a memorable chapter in this cosmic journey. As you accompany Mr. First, witness the captivating transformation of coins into strategic assets, unlocking new opportunities across diverse landscapes. Immerse yourself in the unfolding saga of exploration and wonder, fueled by the simple joy of coin collection.
MathCross
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MathCross turns arithmetic into a crossword-style puzzle. Instead of letters, you solve connected equations. Work out the missing numbers, follow the links across the board, and watch the puzzle come together. Whether you want a quick daily challenge or a larger puzzle to get absorbed in, MathCross gives you plenty of ways to play. PLAY YOUR WAY Choose Free Play and select your difficulty and puzzle size. Start with accessible boards or work your way up to large, interconnected Expert puzzles. Difficulty levels range from Starter to Expert, with addition, subtraction, multiplication and division becoming more challenging as you progress. BUILD YOUR CAREER Career mode adapts as you play. Your next challenge develops with your progress, pace and performance, giving you a natural path from simple arithmetic to more demanding puzzles. DAILY CHALLENGES Come back each day for a Daily Puzzle matched to your level and complete Daily Expeditions for extra XP and progress. COLLECT 128 ARTIFACTS Every milestone can unlock something new. Explore eight unique collection worlds and activate 128 artifacts by completing puzzles, solving equations, earning stars, building streaks and reaching other milestones. Track the artifacts that are almost within reach and keep building your collection over time. LEVEL UP Earn XP while playing, increase your level and track your progress throughout MathCross. DESIGNED FOR iPHONE AND iPAD Play quick puzzles on iPhone or enjoy larger boards across the bigger iPad display. Pinch to zoom whenever you want a closer look. NEED A HAND? Hints can fill in a correct number when you get stuck. A rewarded video is shown before each hint. PREMIUM MathCross is free to play. An optional Premium upgrade removes interruption ads. Rewarded videos used for hints remain separate. MathCross is designed to be simple to start, satisfying to master, and always ready for one more puzzle.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: First Run at none against MathCross's 1. First Run also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. MathCross sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. First Run asks for nothing beyond the download.
First Run ships an update every 5 days, MathCross every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | First Run | MathCross |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (97 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 97 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 398 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | SOFT CONSTRUCT CJSC | Jacob van den Wassenberg |
Bugs and requests
First Run
Reported bugs
3 issues- Points/coins not being added to user's balance
- App crashing or freezing during gameplay
- Login issues or accounts being blocked
Requested features
3 requests- Improve point/coin tracking and crediting
- Optimize app performance to reduce crashes
- Adjust token swap rates to be more reasonable
MathCross
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
First Run
No in-app purchases
MathCross
- MathCross Premium$3.99









