Tap Math vs Cross Math Puzzles
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tap Math
Test your mental math skills in this fast-paced game where you must select the correct answer before time runs out. One mistake means game over. Compete globally and train your brain with various math challenges.
- Fast-paced gameplay
- Mental math challenges
- Global ranking
- Math training for children
- Customizable game modes (in-app purchase)
- Multiplayer option (iPad only, in-app purchase)
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Tap Math is an easy to understand but difficult to play mental math game. Choose the right answer before the block reaches the bottom of the screen. One mistake : Game Over. Check out your global ranking with the Game Center. Tap Math can be played as a casual game for everyone or as a math training for children. New options available as in app purchase : - easier children mode - specific times tables training - choice of the operation - for iPad only: multiplayer game, play one vs one on the same iPad.
Cross Math Puzzles
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Fun and challenging! Practice your math skills and logical thinking abilities with Cross Math Puzzles. Cross Math Puzzles involve using whole numbers and integers to solve addition, subtraction and multiplication problems. The object of Cross Math Puzzles is to place the correct numbers in the empty cells of the puzzle so that the horizontal and vertical equations are true. Puzzles are randomly generated so an unlimited supply of puzzles are available. Cross Math Puzzles are a great for elementary students to practice their math skills. The app provides five different types of problems. The first level uses sums for whole numbers from 1 to 9. At level two a mix of addition and subtraction problems are presented. Level three involves multiplication of numbers from 1 to 9. When level four is selected, addition problems for numbers between -4 and +4. At level five addition and subtraction problems for integers between -4 and +4 are presented. Speech and sound effects make using Cross Math Puzzles fun for kids. A scoreboard keeps track of how many puzzles the student has solved.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Tap Math at Free against Cross Math Puzzles's $1.99. Tap Math also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 24 months). Cross Math Puzzles's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, 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
Tap Math is free to download; Cross Math Puzzles costs $1.99 up front. Tap Math sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cross Math Puzzles asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tap Math ships an update every 3 months, Cross Math Puzzles every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tap Math | Cross Math Puzzles |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.1 (774 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 774 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 24 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPad, Mac, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nicolas Lehovetzki | Ventura Educational Systems |
Bugs and requests
Tap Math
Reported bugs
3 issues- Rewards and gems not working correctly
- Incompatibility issues on older devices
- Incorrect math answers displayed
Requested features
4 requests- Add more math operations beyond +, -, x, ÷
- Implement a teaching mode with explanations
- Allow customization of difficulty levels
- Provide progress tracking and performance analytics
Cross Math Puzzles
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tap Math
- Options Pack$0.99
Cross Math Puzzles
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Tap Math free?
Is Cross Math Puzzles free?
Do Tap Math or Cross Math Puzzles have ads?
Which is updated more often, Tap Math or Cross Math Puzzles?
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