CrossMath vs Pawn Game
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Number-based crossword puzzles
- Arithmetic equation solving
- Daily brain training challenges
- Hints and helper tools
- Adaptive difficulty levels
- Sleek, user-friendly interface
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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 - Daily challenge: a new hand-tuned puzzle every day - 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. Pick a number from the keypad 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.
Pawn Game
This strategic game simplifies chess to focus solely on pawn mechanics. It's designed for beginners to learn core rules and for experienced players to hone pawn strategy and endgame skills against an adaptive AI.
- Beginner-friendly pawn rules
- Pawn structure practice
- Adaptive AI engine
- Unlockable achievements
- Distraction-free 2D board
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Pawn Game is a strategic, fast-paced 2D chess-pawn board game. Easy to learn yet deep in strategy, face off against an adaptive AI in a battle of pawn tactics and breakthroughs! NEW IN PAWNGAME PRO: • Real-time Coaching: Instant tactical alerts that identify blunders, mistakes, and missed winning opportunities. • Move Hints: Stuck? Get a hint for the next move. • Ad-Free Experience: Enjoy uninterrupted, distraction-free games. KEY FEATURES: • Clean, modern chess-pawn mechanics with breakthrough and capture rules. • 3 Adaptive AI Difficulty Levels • Move Undo support for learning and perfecting strategies. • Offline play: Enjoy matches anywhere, anytime. Master the board and lead your pawns to victory!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pawn Game at none against CrossMath's 5. Pawn Game also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). CrossMath's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (129 vs 3). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. CrossMath sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Pawn Game asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pawn Game holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CrossMath has 129 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of CrossMath's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pawn Game's.
CrossMath ships an update every 5 days, Pawn Game every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CrossMath | Pawn Game |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (129 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 129 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BringNext LLC | Pixel Shastra LLC |
Customer experience
CrossMath
Pawn Game
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
Pawn Game
No in-app purchases









