# Math Cross vs Line Shift Puzzle

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 (12K vs 730). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

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 12K ratings behind it against 730, 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.

Math Cross ships an update fortnightly, Line Shift Puzzle every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Math Cross | Line Shift Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (730 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-cross-train-your-brain/id6754680372/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-shift-puzzle/id6756873487/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 730 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 80.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 164 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Moya Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826969648) | [GOODROID,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/951688937) |

## What reviewers say

### Math Cross

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-cross-train-your-brain/id6754680372)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Line Shift Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/line-shift-puzzle/id6756873487)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 730 ratings, while Line Shift Puzzle averages 4.8 from 12K 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 October 25, 2026 and Line Shift Puzzle on October 26, 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.*