Chain Math vs Cross Math
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Connect adjacent number tiles
- Match target sums
- Combo multipliers
- Multiple game modes
- Strategic powerups
- Daily rewards and achievements
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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.
Cross Math
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Cross Math is a relaxing number crossword puzzle that turns simple arithmetic into a daily brain workout. Drag the numbers into the grid so every row and column forms a correct equation — easy to learn, satisfying to master. HOW TO PLAY • Drag numbers from the bank into the empty cells • Make every equation true: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division • Complete the grid to win — no time pressure, no stress FEATURES • 500 handcrafted levels from Easy to Expert • Two game modes: Relax for a calm session, Expert for a real challenge • Daily Challenge: a fresh puzzle every day with bonus rewards • Zen Garden: earn water drops by solving puzzles and grow 16 beautiful plants • Hints when you are stuck — never stay blocked • Choose your math style: standard precedence or left-to-right • Beautiful tile themes: Classic, Wood, Neon and Dark Glass • Light and dark appearance, calm zen design • Play offline — no account, no sign-up • Full support for English and Turkish GOOD TO KNOW Cross Math is free to play and supported by ads. You can remove banner and interstitial ads with a single one-time purchase — no subscriptions. Progress is saved on your device. Whether you want to sharpen your mental math, keep your brain fit or just unwind with a calm puzzle, Cross Math is made for you. Start your first grid today! Questions or feedback: merivoltd@gmail.com Privacy policy: https://mhmt-dev.github.io/crossmath-privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cross Math at none against Chain Math's 10. Chain Math's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. Chain Math sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cross Math asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Chain Math | Cross Math |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jared Deason | mehmet atalan |
In-app purchases
Chain Math
- Add Wildcards$0.99
- Add Minus Signs$0.99
- Time Slow$1.49
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- Number Hop$1.49
- Board Shuffle ×3$1.99
- Starter Bundle$2.99
- Time Freeze ×3$3.49
- Time Slow ×3$3.49
- Number Hop ×3$3.49
- Premium Bundle$9.99
Cross Math
No in-app purchases
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