Mathdoku + Calcudoku vs MathCage
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mathdoku + Calcudoku
This game combines arithmetic and logic puzzles, similar to Sudoku. Fill grids with numbers based on row, column, and cage calculations. It offers multiple grid sizes and difficulty levels.
- Sudoku-like grid filling
- Arithmetic and logic challenges
- Cage-based calculations
- Multiple grid sizes (4x4 to 9x9)
- Varying difficulty levels
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Mathdoku + Calcudoku is arithmetic and logic puzzle similar to Sudoku and based on rules of Kendoku ® and KenKen ® Fill the grid so that each row and column only have one of each available number (1 to N). The table is separated into groups that are calculated together. Each group's total is displayed in the top-left corner along with the operator that was used (+ * / - ) Digits may be repeated within a cage, as long as they aren't in the same row or column. The games are available in 6 formats: 4x4 (Beginner), 5x5 (Easy), 6x6 (Medium), 7x7 (Hard), 8x8 (Advanced) and 9x9 (Extreme) Complete rules on http://www.essekappa.it?p=mathdoku
MathCage
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MathCage is the classic math logic game — a fresh challenge for Sudoku fans who love numbers and reasoning. Fill the grid, satisfy every cage, and train your brain anywhere. HOW TO PLAY • Fill the grid with numbers (1-4, 1-5 or 1-6) • No number repeats in any row or column • Numbers in each cage must satisfy the arithmetic clue (+, −, ×, ÷) • Single-cell cages show the answer directly WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Unlimited puzzles — every grid is freshly generated with a unique solution • 3 difficulty levels: Easy 4×4, Medium 5×5, Hard 6×6 • Notes, undo and auto-save for strategic play • Track your best times and completed games • Clean, minimal design with satisfying haptics • 100% offline — perfect for flights, commutes and travel • Completely free: no ads, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases PERFECT FOR • Sudoku fans looking for a smarter alternative • Daily brain training and mental math practice • Students sharpening arithmetic skills • Anyone who loves logic puzzles and number games Download MathCage now and give your brain its daily workout!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MathCage at none against Mathdoku + Calcudoku's 2. MathCage also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months). Mathdoku + Calcudoku's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). 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. Mathdoku + Calcudoku sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. MathCage asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mathdoku + Calcudoku ships an update every 12 months, MathCage every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mathdoku + Calcudoku | MathCage |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marco Gentili | 晓 郭 |
In-app purchases
Mathdoku + Calcudoku
- Remove iAd Banner$0.99
- Full Version$0.99
MathCage
No in-app purchases
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