Mathgrid vs EscapeBox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mathgrid
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Sharpen your mind with Mathgrid, the minimalist puzzle game where logic meets arithmetic. If you love Sudoku but want something faster and more dynamic, this is your new daily brain workout. The rules are simple, but the challenge is endless: You are presented with a 3x3 grid, which you have to fill with numbers from 1 to 9 (each level uses a unique set). Every grid starts with one fixed number. Between the cells, you’ll find math operators. These are your clues. Follow the intersections to deduce which number belongs in the next cell. ..:: FEATURES ::.. - Infinite Puzzles: No two games are the same. The game generates a fresh, random puzzle every time you start a level. - Zen-Like Design: Enjoy a clean, flat aesthetic with a calming color palette designed to help you focus. - Brain Training: Improve your mental math speed and deductive reasoning skills while you play. - Pick Up and Play: Perfect for a 30-second break or an hour-long deep dive. There’s no limit to how far you can go. Step into the grid and see how many levels you can master! ------------------------------------------------ XSGames (by Frank Eno) is a solo indie game dev from Italy, crafting puzzle games since 2021 Follow me on Threads or Instagram: @xsgames_
EscapeBox
Solve puzzles and escape themed rooms in this growing collection of mystery games. Features a hint system and built-in memo function for an intuitive experience. New rooms are added regularly, offering endless challenges for puzzle enthusiasts.
- Growing collection of escape rooms
- Monthly new room additions
- In-app hint system
- Built-in memo function
- Simple tap controls
- Rooms for all skill levels
- No account registration required
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EscapeBox — a growing collection of escape room games! Solve the puzzles hidden in each room and find your way out. Simple tap controls and clear graphics make it easy to jump in, and the hint system means you can always keep moving forward — even if you're new to escape games. ■ New escape rooms every month This is an ever-growing escape game app. New rooms are added about twice a month, so there's always something fresh waiting for you. Download once and keep playing — you'll never run out of new puzzles to solve. Each room has its own theme and difficulty, so every escape feels different. How to play ---------------- ■ Tap around the room to look for clues ■ Find and collect hidden items ■ Combine items and use them to solve puzzles ■ Crack the codes on the locks and doors ■ Escape from the room! Features ---------------- ■ A collection that keeps growing New escape rooms are added about twice every month. Instead of finishing one game and moving on, you can keep coming back to EscapeBox for new puzzles. One download, endless escapes. ■ Hint system Stuck on a puzzle? The hint system helps you move forward, so you never hit a dead end. Perfect for beginners, and a relief for experts too when one puzzle just won't click. ■ Built-in memo function Jot down anything you want to remember — a code on a wall, a pattern on a door, the order of some symbols. No more scribbling clues on paper. Your notes stay right inside the app, ready whenever you need them. ■ Push notifications for new rooms Turn on notifications and you'll know the moment a new escape room goes live. Never miss a new release. ■ Simple tap controls Easy point-and-click controls. Just tap to explore and solve. Anyone can pick it up and play right away, no tutorial needed. ■ Rooms for every skill level From gentle introductions to genuinely tricky challenges, the collection covers a range of difficulties. Beginners can start easy and work their way up. ■ No account registration needed Jump straight into the escape game. No sign-up, no account linking required. Recommended for ---------------- ■ Anyone who loves room escape games and escape rooms ■ Puzzle, mystery, and brain teaser fans ■ Players who want one app with many escape rooms instead of many separate apps ■ Those who like having something new to play every month ■ Beginners looking for an escape game with a hint system ■ Fans of point-and-click adventure and hidden object games One app, always something new ---------------- Most escape games end when you solve the last puzzle. EscapeBox keeps going. With new rooms arriving about twice a month, this is an escape game collection you can settle into for the long haul. Solve the mysteries, find the hidden items, crack the codes, and escape — then come back next month and do it all again in a brand new room. Download EscapeBox and start your first escape today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EscapeBox at none against Mathgrid's 3. EscapeBox also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). Mathgrid's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Mathgrid sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. EscapeBox asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mathgrid ships an update every 3 months, EscapeBox every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mathgrid | EscapeBox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (17 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 37.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 194 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | XSGames | Maru Sankaku Shikaku |
In-app purchases
Mathgrid
- Donate$0.99
- Donate + Coffee$3.99
- Donate + Love$6.99
EscapeBox
No in-app purchases
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