Cross Number - Math Puzzle vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Cross Number - Math Puzzle's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Cross Number - Math Puzzle This App	Math Crossword — Number Puzzle Nemesis	Number Match - Fun Puzzle Game Contender	Crossmath Games - Math Puzzle Contender	Woodoku - Wood Block Puzzles Peer	Sudoku - Classic Sudoku Puzzle Peer	Math games New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	Midnight Martian	Tripledot Studios	Shanghai Diguo Network Technology Co., Ltd.	Longwind Studio	Tripledot Studios	Oakever Games	NixGame
Category	Puzzle	Games	Games	Games	Games	Puzzle	Education
Platform	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	iOS	iOS	Android, iOS	Android	Android, iOS
Store Metrics
Rating	4.8 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.9 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.4 / 5
Ratings Count	3,049	118,677	17,522	5,145	656,118	2,942,659	1,113
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	Oct 30, 2024	Feb 29, 2024	Aug 1, 2024	Mar 16, 2024	Mar 11, 2020	Jul 27, 2018	Aug 25, 2020
Last Updated	May 10, 2025	Apr 27, 2026	Feb 13, 2026	Oct 18, 2024	May 28, 2026	Apr 16, 2026	Apr 13, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	positive	negative	-	-	mixed	mixed	-
Score	75/100	35/100	-	-	45/100	57/100	-
Praises	Challenging mathematical puzzles provide a rewarding experience for players seeking to sharpen their mental acuity	Core math puzzle mechanics provide an engaging and educational brain training experience for players	-	-	Meditative and soothing puzzle mechanics provide a reliable daily stress relief habit for players	Mental Stimulation & Brain Training	-
Complaints	Excessive advertisement frequency disrupts the flow of gameplay and creates a negative user experience	Aggressive ad frequency post-update disrupts the flow of gameplay and forces unwanted interruptions Transition from a life-based system to a move-limited system creates artificial difficulty and monetization pressure	-	-	Excessive ad frequency interrupts the flow of gameplay and forces frequent app restarts	Intrusive & Deceptive Advertising Battery Drain & Overheating	-
Requests	Implementation of a one-time purchase option to permanently remove advertisements from the game	Implementation of a dark mode interface to reduce eye strain during nighttime play sessions	-	-	Purchase option for an ad-free experience to remove current monetization friction	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Daily challenge calendar drives recurring DAU/MAU ratios Large Font Mode captures older demographics via accessibility Offline mode maintains engagement in low-connectivity environments	Educational positioning targets serious student demographics Offline-first architecture maintains session frequency in low-connectivity segments	-	-	Meditative puzzle loop sustains daily habit Offline-first architecture captures transit-based engagement	Massive scale (2.9M+ ratings) providing high social proof Unique 16x16 grid differentiator Strong offline functionality	-
Weaknesses	0.09★ rating gap between iOS and Android platforms No paid ad-free tier despite user requests High ad-frequency disrupts gameplay flow	Premium tier price point exceeds category median Move-limited system triggers high-frequency churn complaints No persistent statistics module to track user progress	-	-	Aggressive ad-load triggers high churn Post-update stability issues erode trust No paid ad-free tier	Battery optimization issues causing device overheating Deceptive ad UX (fake close buttons) driving high-frequency complaints Lower update velocity compared to top-tier peers	-
Pricing	free	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium	free
Momentum	Maintenance	Intense	Active	Zombie	Active	Maintenance	Intense
Update Cadence	5 versions	5 versions, ~5d avg	5 versions	5 versions	5 versions, ~10d avg	2 versions, ~14d avg	5 versions

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