Comparison

Nova Mahjong! vs Math Cross

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

Head to head
About

Nova Mahjong!

Engage your mind with a classic tile-matching puzzle game. Scout the board for identical Mahjong tiles, match them horizontally, vertically, or even across gaps. Slide tiles to create pairs and clear the board at your own pace, with no time pressure.

Highlights
  • Tile matching gameplay
  • Multiple difficulty modes
  • Sliding tile mechanics
  • Variety of themes
  • Hint booster
  • Offline play
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Title: Mahjong Match - Fun Pair & Relax Ready for a visual brain teaser? Mahjong Match is the perfect blend of classic tile-matching and modern solitaire fun! It's designed to relax your mind while secretly giving your logic skills a fantastic workout. The more you play, the sharper you get! How to Play? It's a Breeze! - Pick Your Challenge: Choose from Easy, Medium, or Hard mode. Newbie or master? The choice is yours! - Spot the Pair: Scout the board for two identical Mahjong tiles and tap to make them vanish! - Match Any Which Way: Pairs can be hiding in plain sight, lined up vertically or horizontally. - Match Across the Gap: Even if there's space between them, two matching tiles can be a pair! Put your observation skills to the ultimate test. - Slide & Solve: Can't tap directly? Slide tiles horizontally or vertically to create a match! Neighboring tiles move together, but watch out for blocked paths. - Clear the Board: Your ultimate goal? Clear all the tiles from the board and rack up a high score! Awesome Features - Easy-Peasy Gameplay: Simple rules, just tap and play! Enjoy a satisfying and brain-tickling experience. - Fresh Themes Galore: Spice things up with a variety of beautiful themes for a new vibe every time. - Lifeline Hints: Stuck? No worries! Use the handy hint booster to get back on track smoothly. - No Time Pressure!: Say goodbye to stress! Play at your own pace and enjoy pure matching joy with no timer. - Play Offline, Anytime!: On the subway or waiting for a friend? Enjoy the game anywhere, no Wi-Fi needed! Mahjong Match is your portable brain gym and stress-relief tool! With new weekly challenges, you'll boost your observation power while having a blast. What are you waiting for? Download Mahjong Match now and dive into a world of colorful tile-matching fun!

About

Math Cross

Engage in fun math challenges that sharpen your mind. This game blends basic operations with cross puzzles, offering hundreds of levels for all ages. Play offline, track your progress, and enjoy daily tasks and challenges.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of math puzzles
  • Basic arithmetic operations (±×÷)
  • Offline play
  • Daily tasks and challenges
  • Progress tracking
  • Dark mode and dynamic type
Features
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-Boost Your Brain! Math Cross - Free & Fun Bored of mindless scrolling? Turn downtime into brain training with Math Cross! Free to download, it fills every minute with fun math challenges that sharpen your mind, perfect for kids and adults. -3 Reasons Players Love It *Addictive Puzzles, Fun Math Blend of basic operations (±×÷) and cross puzzles—hundreds of levels from easy to hard! Kids build math interest and speed; adults keep brains sharp. The post-level sense of accomplishment is unbeatable! *Play Anywhere, No Wi-Fi Commutes, waits, bedtime—jump in offline! Optimized for all iPhones/iPads, one-handed vertical design turns idle time into productive brain boosts. *Free Play & Bonus Items Get free in-game items! No forced ads—watch optional ones to reuse props. Unlock all core levels free; in-app buys only for hints (no gameplay disruption). Safe for kids. -Apple-Exclusive Perks *Dark Mode & Dynamic Type: Eye-friendly at night, adjustable font size for comfort * Daily Tasks: Complete 3 tasks daily to get abundant rewards * Visible Growth: Ability stats improve with each play, fully visualized for you to track progress * Daily Challenges: Take on highly challenging levels daily; win trophies upon success

Screenshots

Nova Mahjong!4 screens
Math Cross4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Math Cross at none against Nova Mahjong!'s 1. Math Cross also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 76%). Nova Mahjong!'s advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 731). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Nova Mahjong! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Math Cross asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Nova Mahjong! against 4.7 for Math Cross. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nova Mahjong! has 11K ratings behind it against 731, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Nova Mahjong!'s written reviews are positive against 88% of Math Cross's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nova Mahjong! ships an update every 9 days, Math Cross fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Nova Mahjong! versus Math Cross: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNova Mahjong!Math Cross
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11K ratings) — better4.7 (731 ratings)
Positive reviews75.6% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11K — better731
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size322 MB164 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNova StudioMoya Games

Customer experience

Nova Mahjong!

All ratings10,013 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral4.9%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive75.6%
Neutral13.4%
Negative10.9%

Math Cross

All ratings717 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral4.9%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Nova Mahjong!

One-time1
  • Ads Free Bundle$7.99
None

Math Cross

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nova Mahjong! free?
Nova Mahjong! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Math Cross free?
Math Cross is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nova Mahjong! or Math Cross?
Nova Mahjong! is rated higher. Nova Mahjong! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Math Cross averages 4.7 from 731 ratings.
Do Nova Mahjong! or Math Cross have ads?
Both Nova Mahjong! and Math Cross show ads.
Which is updated more often, Nova Mahjong! or Math Cross?
Nova Mahjong! ships an update every 9 days, and Math Cross fortnightly. Most recently, Nova Mahjong! was updated on October 29, 2026 and Math Cross on October 28, 2026.

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