Comparison

Math Cross vs Line Shift Puzzle

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

Head to head
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

About

Line Shift Puzzle

Guide arrows off the screen by tapping them in the correct sequence. This minimalist logic puzzle game offers a calm yet engaging experience with progressively challenging stages and changing visual themes. It's perfect for quick play or focused thinking.

Highlights
  • Intuitive tap-based controls
  • Order-based puzzles
  • Stage-by-stage progression
  • Multiple color variations
  • Minimalist design
Features
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Line Shift Puzzle is a stage-based puzzle game where you guide every arrow off the screen by moving them in the correct order. The controls are simple—just tap. But one wrong move can stop your progress. How to Play - Tap an arrow to move it in the direction it points - Clear the stage by removing all arrows from the screen - Choosing which arrow to move first is the key to solving each puzzle Changing Colors in Every Stage - As you progress, each stage introduces a different atmosphere - Backgrounds and arrow colors change, adding visual variety while keeping the design clean and simple Features - Intuitive tap-based controls - Order-based puzzles that get more engaging the more you think - Stage-by-stage progression - Multiple color variations - A minimalist design with no unnecessary elements Enjoy a calm and satisfying puzzle experience—perfect for both quick play sessions and focused thinking.

Screenshots

Math Cross4 screens
Line Shift Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Math Cross at none against Line Shift Puzzle's 1. Line Shift Puzzle's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 717). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Line Shift Puzzle 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 Math Cross against 4.8 for Line Shift Puzzle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Line Shift Puzzle has 11K ratings behind it against 717, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Math Cross's written reviews are positive against 80% of Line Shift Puzzle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Cross ships an update fortnightly, Line Shift Puzzle every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Math Cross versus Line Shift Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath CrossLine Shift Puzzle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (717 ratings)4.8 (11K ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better79.7% of reviews
Number of ratings71711K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB259 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMoya GamesGOODROID,Inc.

Customer experience

Math Cross

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

Line Shift Puzzle

All ratings11,045 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral1.3%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive79.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative15.9%

In-app purchases

None

Math Cross

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Line Shift Puzzle

One-time1
  • No Ads$7.99

Questions

Is Math Cross free?
Math Cross is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Line Shift Puzzle free?
Line Shift Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Math Cross or Line Shift Puzzle?
Line Shift Puzzle is rated higher. Math Cross averages 4.7 out of 5 from 717 ratings, while Line Shift Puzzle averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.
Do Math Cross or Line Shift Puzzle have ads?
Both Math Cross and Line Shift Puzzle show ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Cross or Line Shift Puzzle?
Math Cross ships an update fortnightly, and Line Shift Puzzle every 10 days. Most recently, Math Cross was updated on September 24, 2026 and Line Shift Puzzle on September 27, 2026.

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