Comparison

CrossMath vs Math Cross

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Number-based crossword puzzles
  • Arithmetic equation solving
  • Daily brain training challenges
  • Hints and helper tools
  • Adaptive difficulty levels
  • Sleek, user-friendly interface
Features
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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.

About

Math Cross

Engage your mind with a unique math crossword puzzle game. Solve handcrafted levels and daily challenges to sharpen your logic and arithmetic skills. Compete globally or play solo in a distraction-free environment.

Highlights
  • 100+ Handcrafted Levels
  • Daily Math Challenge
  • Global Rankings
  • Unique Math & Crossword Fusion
  • Sharpen Mental Math Skills
  • Ad-Free Gameplay
Features
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Three puzzle games. One challenge a day. No ads, ever. Math Cross is a crossword made of numbers: drop the pieces into the grid until every row and every column adds up. THREE GAMES IN ONE · Math Cross — the number crossword. A 1000-level campaign, 120 unlocked from the start. · Sudoku — a fresh 9x9 board every midnight, from easy to hard. · Water Sort — pour the liquids until each tube holds a single color. THE SAME PUZZLE FOR EVERYONE A new set drops every midnight in easy, medium and hard. Race the clock or take your time. Finish it and you enter the day's ranking. COMPETE Daily and weekly leaderboards, streaks and points. You see the leader's time before you start. Then go and beat it. FREE, NO CATCH No ads. No in-app purchases. Nothing locked behind money. WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT · Short rounds that fit into any gap in the day · Real mental arithmetic, not guesswork · Calm, uncluttered design · Hints and undo for when you get stuck If you like sudoku, kakuro, crossmath or any kind of number puzzle, Math Cross will feel like home. Download it and see how fast you can make everything add up.

Screenshots

CrossMath4 screens
Math Cross4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Math Cross at none against CrossMath's 6. Math Cross also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). CrossMath's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (129 vs 16). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. CrossMath sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Math Cross asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CrossMath holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CrossMath has 129 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of CrossMath's written reviews are positive against 100% of Math Cross's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CrossMath versus Math Cross: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrossMathMath Cross
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (129 ratings) — better4.4 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings129 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size241 MB13 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBringNext LLCOscar Salas Mestres

Customer experience

CrossMath

All ratings129 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.0%

Math Cross

All ratings16 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

CrossMath

One-time6
  • 10 Hints$0.99
  • 30 Hints$1.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
Show 3 more
  • 100 Hints$4.99
  • Remove Ads$8.99
  • Halloween Bundle$9.29
None

Math Cross

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CrossMath free?
CrossMath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Math Cross free?
Math Cross is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CrossMath or Math Cross?
CrossMath is rated higher. CrossMath averages 4.7 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while Math Cross averages 4.4 from 16 ratings.
Do CrossMath or Math Cross have ads?
CrossMath shows ads; Math Cross does not.
Which is updated more often, CrossMath or Math Cross?
CrossMath ships an update every 4 days, and Math Cross every 4 days. Most recently, CrossMath was updated on October 29, 2026 and Math Cross on October 28, 2026.

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