Comparison

CrossDigits Number Puzzle vs Tanglelight

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

Head to head
About

CrossDigits Number Puzzle

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CrossDigits Number Puzzle is a clean and satisfying logic game where you drag digits into the grid to complete every cross-equation. Start with a quick tutorial, learn the rules fast, and move through handcrafted puzzle sets that reward careful thinking and smart choices. Why players enjoy CrossDigits: โ€ข Easy to learn, satisfying to solve โ€ข Clean number-logic gameplay โ€ข Handcrafted puzzle sets โ€ข Smooth progression โ€ข Optional hints and coin boosts โ€ข Premium visual design How it works: Each puzzle gives you a grid with missing digits. Your goal is to place the right numbers into the blanks so every crossing equation works. As you progress, new sets unlock and the challenge grows. Use hints only when you need a boost, and keep solving at your own pace. CrossDigits is designed to feel clear, modern, and rewarding โ€” whether you want a quick brain workout or a longer puzzle session. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tanglelight

Features
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Tanglelight is a calm logic puzzle about moving pins until every glowing thread is clear. Play a 48-level campaign, solve the Daily Knot, push deeper in Endless mode, and use hints when a pattern gets tight. Locked pins, rising thread counts, and star scoring keep each knot readable but sharp. Features: - 48 handcrafted deterministic campaign knots - Daily Knot with streak tracking - Endless mode with scaling difficulty - Tutorial puzzles for crossings, locked pins, and star scoring - Hint economy, local progress, and Game Center-ready leaderboards

Screenshots

CrossDigits Number Puzzle4 screens
Tanglelight4 screens

Verdict

The call

CrossDigits Number Puzzle and Tanglelight are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. CrossDigits Number Puzzle sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Tanglelight sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
CrossDigits Number Puzzle versus Tanglelight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrossDigits Number PuzzleTanglelight
PriceFreeFree
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1817.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size50 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIlker KARAMANLIJoseph Leporati

In-app purchases

5 purchases

CrossDigits Number Puzzle

One-time5
  • Small Coin Pack$0.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
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  • Medium Coin Pack$2.99
  • Large Coin Pack$4.99
2 purchases

Tanglelight

One-time2
  • 5 Hints$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is CrossDigits Number Puzzle free?
CrossDigits Number Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tanglelight free?
Tanglelight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CrossDigits Number Puzzle or Tanglelight have ads?
Both CrossDigits Number Puzzle and Tanglelight show ads.

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