Comparison

CrossMath vs Solitaire Gram

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Math crossword grid logic
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Logic and arithmetic challenges
  • Weekly Trophy challenges
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Smart hint system
  • Offline play
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

Solitaire Gram

Features
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Every category in Solitaire Gram tells you something real: a dish from Ivory Coast, an African music tool, a West African city, an artist you might not have heard of yet. This isn't generic trivia dressed up as a card game, it's a solitaire built around culture that's rarely represented anywhere else on the App Store. The core loop starts familiar: draw and sort cards across your rows, just like a classic solitaire. But instead of building runs by suit, you're spotting categories hiding among your cards. Open one of your 4 frames with a category card, then drag matching cards, one at a time or as a whole connected block, onto it to capture them. Nothing snaps into place on its own. Every capture is a decision you make with your thumb. That 4-frame limit is where the real puzzle lives. Dozens of categories can appear in a single level, but you can only commit to four at once. Open the wrong ones early and you'll be stuck holding cards you can't place, so half the challenge is reading the board before you touch a single frame. Progression stays fair throughout: locked cards keep early levels approachable, hints and an Undo option are there when you're stuck, and drawing from the pile never costs you a move, only your actual placements do. Ads are never forced on you; they're an optional way to grab bonuses, nothing more. Beyond the base categories, unlockable packs go deeper into specific worlds: African cuisine, world artists, Ramadan, Christmas, Asian pop culture. Solitaire Gram runs in French, English, Spanish, and Portuguese, adapting to your device langage automatically. A card game that actually knows where it comes from.

Screenshots

CrossMath4 screens
Solitaire Gram4 screens

Verdict

The call

CrossMath and Solitaire Gram are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 and Solitaire Gram sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
CrossMath versus Solitaire Gram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrossMathSolitaire Gram
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (129 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings129 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB191 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBringNext LLCEDGAR DEDJI NIKOLAI HINAFOCE DJENONTIN

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
8 purchases

Solitaire Gram

One-time8
  • Pack de pièces - Petit$1.99
  • Pack Ramadan$1.99
  • Pack Pop culture asiatique$1.99
Show 5 more
  • Pack Noël$1.99
  • Pack Cuisine africaine$1.99
  • Pack Artistes du monde$1.99
  • Pack de pièces - Moyen$3.99
  • Pack de pièces - Grand$6.99

Questions

Is CrossMath free?
CrossMath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solitaire Gram free?
Solitaire Gram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CrossMath or Solitaire Gram have ads?
Both CrossMath and Solitaire Gram show ads.

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