Comparison

First Run vs MathCross

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Interstellar odyssey
  • Coin collection
  • Traverse countries and cities
  • Navigate unique challenges
  • Transform coins into assets
  • Explore diverse landscapes
Features
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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.

About

MathCross

Features
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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.

Screenshots

First Run4 screens
MathCross4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MathCross sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. First Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
First Run versus MathCross: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirst RunMathCross
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (97 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings97 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size398 MB17 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSOFT CONSTRUCT CJSCJacob 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

None

First Run

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MathCross

One-time1
  • MathCross Premium$3.99

Questions

Is First Run free?
First Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MathCross free?
MathCross is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do First Run or MathCross have ads?
MathCross shows ads; First Run does not.
Which is updated more often, First Run or MathCross?
First Run ships an update every 5 days, and MathCross every 3 days. Most recently, First Run was updated on October 24, 2026 and MathCross on October 25, 2026.

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