Numbly vs Cross Sum Mania
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Numbly
Engage in a daily numerical puzzle where you use six numbers and operators to reach a target sum. Enjoy unlimited gameplay in workout mode and share your achievements with friends. Access answers to help you progress through challenging math puzzles.
- Daily number challenges
- Six numbers and operators
- Target sum puzzles
- Social sharing
- Unlimited workout mode
- Access to answers
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Embark on a daily journey of numerical mastery with our immersive puzzle game! Each day, face a fresh challenge, utilizing six numbers and operators to crack the target sum. But the excitement doesn't end there – share your triumphs with friends on social media, fueling the competitive spirit! Immerse yourself in engaging gameplay, where strategic planning and clever arithmetic lead to victory. Experience endless mathematical exploration in our training mode, where the fun never stops! Engage in unlimited gameplay, tackling challenging puzzles. Need a little guidance? No problem! Access the answers whenever you need them to keep the momentum going. Ready to join the fun and showcase your math prowess?
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.
- Overlapping horizontal and vertical equations
- Uses digits 1-9 once per puzzle
- Requires completion of all equations
- Challenging logic gameplay
- Free to play
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Numbly at every 4 days against Cross Sum Mania's every 3 weeks. Numbly also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Numbly against 5.0 for Cross Sum Mania. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Numbly has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Numbly ships an update every 4 days, Cross Sum Mania every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Numbly | Cross Sum Mania |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | John Cahill | Gilbert Gonsalves |
Customer experience
Numbly
Cross Sum Mania
In-app purchases
Numbly
No in-app purchases
Cross Sum Mania
No in-app purchases
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