Cross Number is a casual math puzzle game for iOS and Android that combines crossword mechanics with arithmetic equations.
Product velocity
Maintenance
Daily rank 🇺🇸
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Puzzle
Sentiment
4.7
9k reviews
Nemesis
Math Crossword — Number Puzzle
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
Users hire the app for low-stakes mental acuity training that fits into short, daily sessions.
For Casual puzzle gamers seeking logic-based math challenges for brain training or relaxation.
What does it look like?
Key features
Monthly calendar of unique math puzzles that reward players with digital trophies
Accessibility setting that increases text size for improved readability on mobile screens
Full puzzle functionality available without active Wi-Fi or cellular data connection
How much does it cost?
Ad-supported model with no IAP or subscription gates, monetizing entirely through ad-inventory.
Velocity
Maintenance developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: maintenance.
Who built it?
Midnight Martian
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What do users think recently?
Recent user voice shows an excited sentiment. Users appreciate challenging mathematical puzzles provide a rewarding experience for players seeking to sharpen their mental acuity, but report excessive advertisement frequency disrupts the flow of gameplay and creates a negative user experience.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- Challenging mathematical puzzles provide a rewarding experience for players seeking to sharpen their mental acuity
- Excessive advertisement frequency disrupts the flow of gameplay and creates a negative user experience
62 of 62 recent reviews analyzed · high confidence · Excited overall
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Competitive landscape for Cross Number - Math Puzzle
How's the Puzzle market?
The app maintains a 4.73 average rating across 8,582 total ratings, signaling strong product-market fit for the core puzzle loop. However, the lack of IAP monetization relative to competitors like Tripledot's portfolio leaves significant revenue potential untapped.
Read the market outlookThe rivals identified
By Tripledot Studios
This is the dominant market leader in the cross-math niche, maintaining a massive user base and high-frequency update cadence.
- Maintains a high-velocity release schedule with 16 updates in the last six months alone
- Leverages Tripledot's massive cross-promotion network to sustain dominant market share in puzzle categories
- Offers a highly polished, standardized UI that sets the industry expectation for cross-math gameplay
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Key takeaways for Cross Number - Math Puzzle
Where is it heading?
The casual math-puzzle market is consolidating around high-frequency content updates and diversified monetization. Without a paid ad-free tier, this app remains exposed to churn as users migrate to competitors with cleaner, premium-feeling experiences.
- Excessive ad frequency persists in the latest release, causing user frustration and limiting session duration.
- Core puzzle mechanics remain a strong retention driver, keeping the app competitive in the casual logic space.
The SWOT
- Daily challenge calendar drives recurring DAU/MAU ratios
- Large Font Mode captures older demographics via accessibility
- Offline mode maintains engagement in low-connectivity environments
- Implement one-time purchase IAP to remove ads
- Add optional timer toggle to improve accessibility for anxiety-prone users
Next best moves
Ship one-time IAP to remove ads because user reviews explicitly request a paid ad-free option → increase LTV
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The app's lack of IAP is not a…
Read the full takeFeature gaps
High-frequency content updates (available in Math Crossword but absent here) +1
Since the last report: The app's competitive position is now defined by a conflict between its core puzzle loop and aggressive ad-monetization, which is driving user churn and requests for a paid ad-free tier.
Bottom line
The app holds a strong core puzzle loop but suffers from aggressive ad-monetization that alienates users, so the PM should prioritize an ad-free IAP tier to capture revenue and reduce churn.
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