Comparison

Perfect Sum vs Cross Sum Mania

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

Head to head
About

Perfect Sum

A captivating puzzle game where you strategically place shapes on a numbered board to reach a perfect sum. Unlock new buildings and enjoy stunning visuals and rewarding animations as you progress through increasingly challenging levels.

Highlights
  • Strategic shape placement
  • Numbered board puzzles
  • Unlockable buildings
  • Increasing difficulty levels
  • Rewarding animations
  • Stunning visuals
Features
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Welcome to Perfect Sum, a mesmerizing mobile game that combines the beauty of animation with the excitement of strategic gameplay! Place shapes on a numbered board to achieve the perfect sum, navigating through levels that range from deceptively simple to devilishly difficult. With every shape placed, you're not just solving a puzzle; you're painting a masterpiece of numbers and strategy. As you elevate your high score, you unlock a world of wonders, with new buildings revealing themselves, adding layers of depth to the gameplay and a sense of achievement that keeps you coming back for more. With stunning visuals, fluid animations, each moment in the game is designed to be a feast for the senses. From the satisfying click of placing a shape to the vibrant explosion of achieving the perfect sum, the game ensures every action feels rewarding.

About

Cross Sum Mania

Solve challenging number puzzles by completing overlapping equations. Use digits 1-9 once per puzzle to fulfill both horizontal and vertical math problems. This free game offers a fun and mentally stimulating experience.

Highlights
  • Overlapping horizontal and vertical equations
  • Uses digits 1-9 once per puzzle
  • Requires completion of all equations
  • Challenging logic gameplay
  • Free to play
Features
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A Cross Sum puzzle consists of 6 overlapping equations, 3 horizontal equations and 3 vertical equations. Each equation consists of three digits and two operations. The solution to each equation is given. To solve the puzzle you must complete each equation. The digits 1-9 are used ONLY ONCE in every puzzle. This game is more challenging than you might think. It's fun and it's FREE!

Screenshots

Perfect Sum4 screens
Cross Sum Mania2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cross Sum Mania at none against Perfect Sum's shown. Cross Sum Mania also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Perfect Sum's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Perfect Sum against 5.0 for Cross Sum Mania. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Perfect Sum ships an update every 3 days, Cross Sum Mania every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Perfect Sum versus Cross Sum Mania: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPerfect SumCross Sum Mania
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin RichyGilbert Gonsalves

Customer experience

Perfect Sum

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cross Sum Mania

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

In-app purchases

None

Perfect Sum

No in-app purchases

None

Cross Sum Mania

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Perfect Sum free?
Perfect Sum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cross Sum Mania free?
Cross Sum Mania is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Perfect Sum or Cross Sum Mania?
Perfect Sum and Cross Sum Mania are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Perfect Sum or Cross Sum Mania have ads?
Perfect Sum shows ads; Cross Sum Mania does not.
Which is updated more often, Perfect Sum or Cross Sum Mania?
Perfect Sum ships an update every 3 days, and Cross Sum Mania every 3 weeks. Most recently, Perfect Sum was updated on October 11, 2026 and Cross Sum Mania on October 27, 2026.

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