# Cross Math vs Astral Bloom

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cross Math at none against Astral Bloom's 1. Cross Math also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Astral Bloom sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cross Math asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Cross Math against 5.0 for Astral Bloom. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cross Math has 1.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cross Math ships an update every 10 days, Astral Bloom every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cross Math | Astral Bloom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-math-math-game/id6636473965/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astral-bloom/id6806000457/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joy Star Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762773198) | [Stephen Lutz II](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806000459) |

## What reviewers say

### Cross Math

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-math-math-game/id6636473965)

Engage your mind with a math puzzle game that uses addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Progress through increasingly difficult levels, track your performance, and enjoy daily challenges to sharpen your logic and math skills.

**Highlights:** Arithmetic puzzles (add, subtract, multiply, divide), Progressive difficulty levels, Unlimited undo function, In-game hints, Progress statistics, Daily challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great gameplay and controls
- 💡 Mentally challenging and fun
- 🧠 Helps with math and logical thinking
- 🎮 Enjoyable math game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Puzzle errors and unsolvable puzzles
- 🔍 Limited number of expert-level puzzles
- 📢 Excessive ads that are hard to close

**Reported bugs**

- App hanging and crashing when opened multiple times a day
- Ads causing an endless loop and requiring app restart

**Requested features**

- Ability to pay to remove ads
- Option to purchase hints


### Astral Bloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astral-bloom/id6806000457)

A relaxing spatial puzzle game featuring interactive 3D cubes with directional patterns. Offers two modes: Normal for progression with challenges and Zen for a pressure-free experience. Enjoy offline play and customizable feedback.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D cube puzzles, Normal progression mode, Relaxing Zen mode, Offline gameplay, Optional sound and haptic feedback, Hint system

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cross Math free?

Cross Math is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Astral Bloom free?

Astral Bloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cross Math or Astral Bloom?

Astral Bloom is rated higher. Cross Math averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Astral Bloom averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Cross Math or Astral Bloom have ads?

Both Cross Math and Astral Bloom show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cross Math or Astral Bloom?

Cross Math ships an update every 10 days, and Astral Bloom every 6 days. Most recently, Cross Math was updated on November 8, 2026 and Astral Bloom on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*