Comparison

Crossdigit vs Puffbound Merge

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

Head to head
About

Crossdigit

Engage your mind with a unique math puzzle game where equations are clues and numbers are answers. Solve arithmetic and algebraic problems to fill in a crossword-style grid. Offers four difficulty levels and customizable grid sizes for a personalized challenge.

Highlights
  • Math equation clues
  • Number-based grid filling
  • Four difficulty levels
  • Customizable grid size
  • Offline play
  • Light and dark themes
  • Leaderboard ranking
Features
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Crossdigit is a math crossword-like puzzle game. Every clue is an equation; every answer is a number. ------------------------------------------ HOW TO PLAY Each numbered entry is a small math problem - 12 + 7, 84 ÷ 6, x² + 5 = 30 - and the answer are the digits you write into that row or column. Crossing entries share a digit, so a confident answer unlocks more clues. ------------------------------------------ FOUR DIFFICULTIES • Easy - addition and subtraction. • Medium - adds multiplication. • Hard - adds division. • Extreme - algebra: linear, quadratic, and mixed equations to solve for x. The grid size and answer-digit range are sliders you control. Start with a 6×6 grid of two-digit answers; ramp up to a 13×13 grid of five-digit algebra. The puzzle generator makes a unique puzzle every time. ------------------------------------------ DESIGNED FOR EVERYDAY LIFE • Plays fully offline once installed. • Pause anywhere - the timer freezes when you switch apps and your puzzle resumes exactly where you left it, even after a force-quit. • Light and dark themes that follow your system. • No accounts required. A device-private ID lets you sync your stats and earn a leaderboard rank without giving up an email. ------------------------------------------ LEADERBOARD AND DISPLAY NAMES Finish a puzzle and your time and score are weighed by difficulty and grid size. Faster solves of harder puzzles outrank slower solves of easy ones. Claim a globally-unique display name (changeable every two weeks) to stake your claim on the global board, or stay anonymous - your choice. A linking code lets you bring a second device into the same account without an email or password. Generate a code on one phone, redeem it on the other, and your stats merge. ------------------------------------------ WHY MATH CROSSWORDS? Crossdigit puzzles teach you to commit and verify - write a confident guess, see what you get correct and adjust. Work your brain out with some mental math. ------------------------------------------ PRIVACY Crossdigit requires zero login. Anonymous gameplay uses a device-private random ID; the optional display name is the only thing other players ever see.. ------------------------------------------ Get it and get solving today!

About

Puffbound Merge

Features
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A soft little world. A puzzle worth thinking about. Welcome to Puffbound Merge, where adorable puffs and clever decisions share the same island. Match neighboring puffs, discover new forms, and work out how to guide them into the right nests. The colors are soft. The puzzles will make you think. MERGE WITH A PLAN Drag one puff onto a matching neighbor, or tap the pair to combine them. Every new puff releases a wave that can push nearby puffs away or pull them closer. Look beyond the pair in front of you: one thoughtful merge can set up your next move, while another can leave you with nowhere to go. FIND THE WAY HOME Bigger puffs are only part of the puzzle. Match the required ranks and nest positions to complete each island. Work around walls and anchored tiles, protect useful pairs, and bring the whole board into place. GROW YOUR PUZZLE SKILLS Begin with a guided 2 x 2 island, then take on larger layouts reaching 7 x 7. Follow a Hint when you need direction, use Rewind to revisit a move, or use an available Move tool to shift a puff into a neighboring empty tile. Each island is another chance to try a different approach. MAKE ROOM FOR A DAILY CHALLENGE Complete eight islands to unlock a fresh Daily Challenge. Its 7 x 7 board gives you more puffs, more possibilities, and a longer plan to work through. MEET THE PUFFS Discover five charming forms in the Puff Album, from the tiny Sprout Puff to the Star Puff. Enjoy rounded characters, gentle music, playful sound effects, and the satisfaction of finding a solution. Your next little island is waiting. Which merge will you make first?

Screenshots

Crossdigit4 screens
Puffbound Merge3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Crossdigit at 3 against Puffbound Merge's 1. Crossdigit also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Crossdigit versus Puffbound Merge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrossdigitPuffbound Merge
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB126 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDakoddario LLCPUSHADS MEDIA PTE LTD

In-app purchases

None

Crossdigit

No in-app purchases

None

Puffbound Merge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Crossdigit free?
Crossdigit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Puffbound Merge free?
Puffbound Merge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Crossdigit or Puffbound Merge have ads?
Both Crossdigit and Puffbound Merge show ads.

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