Comparison

Cavernous vs Word Math

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

Head to head
About

Cavernous

Features
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CAVERNOUS is a precision-based 2D cave flyer where every boost counts. Rotate your ship, fire your thrusters, and navigate tight, winding caverns without crashing into the walls and menacing bladerocks! One wrong move and it's game over. Simple to pick up. Tough to master. Perfect for quick, skilful play sessions on the go.

About

Word Math

This puzzle game transforms words into numbers based on their letter count. Solve math expressions using these word values against the clock or in relaxed modes. It's a unique blend of vocabulary and arithmetic that tests logic and language skills.

Highlights
  • Words convert to letter-count values
  • Solve math expressions with word values
  • Classic, Timed, and Endless game modes
  • Daily unique puzzle challenge
  • Combines vocabulary and arithmetic skills
Features
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Word Math is a unique puzzle game where words become numbers. Each word’s letter count turns into a value—and your task is to solve fun and clever math expressions using those values. Simple idea. Surprisingly addictive gameplay. How It Works Each word has a length. “cat” → 3, “blue” → 4, “orange” → 6… Combine them with a math operator 3 + 4, 6 – 3, 5 × 2, 8 ÷ 4… Enter the answer before time runs out or mistakes pile up! A fresh blend of vocabulary and arithmetic that challenges both your logic and language skills. Game Modes • Classic Solve as many equations as possible. One mistake ends the run. • Timed A 90-second countdown. Solve quickly, aim high, and manage your mistakes. • Endless Relaxed pacing with no time pressure. You get up to 5 mistakes—how long can you survive? • Daily Challenge One unique puzzle every day. One chance only. Come back tomorrow for a fresh challenge!

Screenshots

Cavernous4 screens
Word Math4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Word Math at none against Cavernous's 1. Word Math also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). On price and device support 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. Cavernous sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Word Math asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cavernous ships an update every 6 months, Word Math every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cavernous versus Word Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCavernousWord Math
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (266 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—10.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—266 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSUMFULLA PTY LTDMarvin Marc Arion Wan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cavernous

One-time1
  • No Ads$0.99
None

Word Math

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cavernous free?
Cavernous is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Word Math free?
Word Math is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cavernous or Word Math have ads?
Cavernous shows ads; Word Math does not.
Which is updated more often, Cavernous or Word Math?
Cavernous ships an update every 6 months, and Word Math every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cavernous was updated on September 29, 2026 and Word Math on October 13, 2026.

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