Comparison

Make it 13 vs Cross Sum Mania

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

Head to head
About

Make it 13

Features
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Make it 13 is a puzzle game aimed at adults and children alike. Select a continuous series of boxes that add up to 13. Use all the boxes on the board to complete the puzzle. Choose from 4x4 up to 12x12 board sizes for a variety of difficulty and game length.

About

Cross Sum Mania

Solve challenging number puzzles by completing overlapping equations. Use digits 1-9 once per puzzle to fulfill both horizontal and vertical math problems. This free game offers a fun and mentally stimulating experience.

Highlights
  • Overlapping horizontal and vertical equations
  • Uses digits 1-9 once per puzzle
  • Requires completion of all equations
  • Challenging logic gameplay
  • Free to play
Features
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A Cross Sum puzzle consists of 6 overlapping equations, 3 horizontal equations and 3 vertical equations. Each equation consists of three digits and two operations. The solution to each equation is given. To solve the puzzle you must complete each equation. The digits 1-9 are used ONLY ONCE in every puzzle. This game is more challenging than you might think. It's fun and it's FREE!

Screenshots

Make it 132 screens
Cross Sum Mania2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cross Sum Mania at Free against Make it 13's $0.99. Cross Sum Mania also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). Make it 13's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Cross Sum Mania is free to download; Make it 13 costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Make it 13 ships an update every 7 months, Cross Sum Mania every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Make it 13 versus Cross Sum Mania: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMake it 13Cross Sum Mania
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImagic PlaceGilbert Gonsalves

In-app purchases

None

Make it 13

No in-app purchases

None

Cross Sum Mania

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Make it 13 free?
Make it 13 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cross Sum Mania free?
Cross Sum Mania is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Make it 13 or Cross Sum Mania have ads?
Neither Make it 13 nor Cross Sum Mania shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Make it 13 or Cross Sum Mania?
Make it 13 ships an update every 7 months, and Cross Sum Mania every 3 weeks. Most recently, Make it 13 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Cross Sum Mania on October 30, 2026.

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