Comparison

SumX vs Chain Math

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

Head to head
About

SumX

Features
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SumX: The Daily Math Grid & Brain Training Sharpen your mind with SumX, the addictive daily math puzzle designed for speed and logic. If you love Sudoku, Wordle, or mental math challenges, SumX is your new morning ritual. Find the target number, spot the patterns, and climb the leaderboard. [HOW TO PLAY] The Target: Every grid has a unique target number. Build Your Solution: Tap numbers and operators (+ or ×) to reach the goal. Beat the Clock: You have 3 minutes! How many solutions can you find? Speed Bonus: Earn extra points for finishing early with our time-saver bonus. [WHY SUMX?] Daily Mental Workout: A fresh math grid every day to keep your brain agile. Private Groups: Create a group, share your Group Code, and compete on a private leaderboard with friends and family. Analyze & Learn: Missed a solution? Use "Show Missing" to see overlooked patterns in red. Track Progress: Detailed stats to monitor your arithmetic speed and cognitive growth. [PERFECT FOR] Fans of logic puzzles and number games. Students practicing mental math and multiplication. Adults looking for a quick, 3-minute brain teaser.

About

Chain Math

Connect adjacent numbers on a grid to reach a target sum, strategizing with powerups and combos. Offers multiple game modes for quick sessions or extended play.

Highlights
  • Connect adjacent number tiles
  • Match target sums
  • Combo multipliers
  • Multiple game modes
  • Strategic powerups
  • Daily rewards and achievements
Features
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Connect the numbers. Hit the target. Build your next great chain. Chain Math is a number puzzle game where quick thinking meets strategy. Connect neighboring tiles horizontally, vertically, or diagonally to match the target. Mix in minus tiles, multipliers, and wildcards to make every board your own. PLAY YOUR WAY Take your time in Classic or race the clock in four Timed games: 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, or 5 minutes. Build consecutive matches into a combo and chase your personal best. A FRESH DAILY CHALLENGE Clear the daily board in Daily Clear. Race through five targets in Gauntlet. Find efficient chains and use fewer tiles in Par. Wind down with Nightcap on a calm, dark board, with no clock and no rush. STRATEGIC POWERUPS Freeze or slow the timer, connect non-adjacent tiles with Number Hop, reshuffle the board, or add minus tiles and wildcards. Clock powerups are for Timed games; tactical tools work in Classic and Timed. Earn them through play, claim daily rewards, or choose a pack in the shop. See your owned powerups in the shop before starting a game. ACHIEVEMENTS AND COMPETITION Work toward clear goals with visible progress and tier rewards. Compare Daily Clear, Gauntlet, and Par results on leaderboards and create private competition groups with friends. Game Center and iCloud are required for supported online competition features. FREE TO PLAY, WITH AN AD-FREE OPTION Occasional ads appear between completed Classic and Timed games. There are no automatic ads during a game or in Daily Clear, Gauntlet, Par, Nightcap, or Duels. Optional reward videos offer bonus powerups. A one-time Ad-Free purchase removes all ads and lets you claim daily bonus powerups instantly. Existing Chain Math Supporters receive these benefits automatically and keep their existing perks. Optional powerup packs are sold separately. All game modes remain free to play.

Screenshots

SumX4 screens
Chain Math4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SumX at none against Chain Math's 11. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Chain Math sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. SumX asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SumX ships an update every 11 days, Chain Math every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SumX versus Chain Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSumXChain Math
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSumX Games LTD.Jared Deason

In-app purchases

None

SumX

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Chain Math

One-time11
  • Add Wildcards$0.99
  • Add Minus Signs$0.99
  • Slow Time Pack$1.49
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  • Number Hop Pack$1.49
  • Board Shuffle ×10$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$1.99
  • Slow Time Bundle$3.49
  • Number Hop Bundle$3.49
  • Time Freeze ×3$3.49
  • Chain Math Ad-Free$4.99
  • Premium Pack$9.99

Questions

Is SumX free?
SumX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chain Math free?
Chain Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SumX or Chain Math have ads?
Both SumX and Chain Math show ads.
Which is updated more often, SumX or Chain Math?
SumX ships an update every 11 days, and Chain Math every 3 weeks. Most recently, SumX was updated on October 25, 2026 and Chain Math on October 26, 2026.

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