Comparison

CrossMath vs Jux

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

Jux

This logic puzzle game challenges you to fill a grid with two icons based on simple rules. It offers thousands of hand-verified puzzles with a clean, quiet design and no ads or tracking. Enjoy daily challenges and sync your progress across devices.

Highlights
  • Thousands of hand-verified puzzles
  • Daily puzzles
  • Pure deduction gameplay
  • Clean design with dark mode
  • iCloud progress syncing
  • No ads or tracking
Features
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Fill the board. Two icons, three rules, one solution. Jux is a logic puzzle played on a grid of two icons — equal halves of one circle. Every row and column holds exactly as many of one as the other, three in a row is never allowed, and the markers between cells force their neighbors to match or differ. Each puzzle has exactly one solution, and you can always reach it by pure deduction — no guessing, ever. FEATURES • 3,000 hand-verified puzzles across three sizes: 6×6, 8×8, and 10×10 • A fresh daily puzzle in every size — the same one for everyone, everywhere, with no account and no sign-up • A guided tutorial that teaches every rule in about a minute • Two stars per puzzle: one to solve it, one to solve it without hints • A clean, quiet design with full dark mode • Undo, careful hints, and automatic saving of every attempt • Your progress syncs across your devices with iCloud • No ads, no tracking, no accounts — ever The tutorial, all daily puzzles, and the first 100 puzzles of each catalog are free. One purchase unlocks everything else — no subscription.

Screenshots

CrossMath4 screens
Jux4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Jux at none against CrossMath's shown. Jux also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). CrossMath's advantage is ratings volume (129 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 5 one-off in-app purchases and Jux sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jux 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CrossMath ships an update every 5 days, Jux every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CrossMath versus Jux: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrossMathJux
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (129 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings129 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBringNext LLCJEAN-LUC QUATREMAIN

Customer experience

CrossMath

All ratings129 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative20.0%

Jux

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

CrossMath

One-time5
  • 10 Hints$0.99
  • 30 Hints$1.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
Show 2 more
  • 100 Hints$4.99
  • Remove Ads$8.99
1 purchases

Jux

One-time1
  • Jux Pro$4.99

Questions

Is CrossMath free?
CrossMath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jux free?
Jux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CrossMath or Jux?
Jux is rated higher. CrossMath averages 4.7 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while Jux averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CrossMath or Jux have ads?
CrossMath shows ads; Jux does not.
Which is updated more often, CrossMath or Jux?
CrossMath ships an update every 5 days, and Jux every 4 days. Most recently, CrossMath was updated on October 15, 2026 and Jux on October 2, 2026.

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