# Mystery Math Town — Use math to save the fireflies

> Educational math game for kids with customizable skills and unlimited profiles. (iPhone/iPad app by Artgig Studio.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-math-town/id619404402 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Artgig Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/436414537)
- Category: Education, Games, Strategy
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 1,026 App Store ratings · 77 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 743 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-04-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-math-town/id619404402/reviews.md

## What is Mystery Math Town?

* Common Sense Media - 5 stars - "Great math practice with fun story, entertaining characters."
* Tech with Kids Best Math App

"The teacher in me loves the reverse math aspect of the game.  By giving the answer, players can use any combination of numbers from the drawer to solve the problem." - Fun Educational Apps
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FUN & FLEXIBLE MATH PRACTICE:

Your mission: Help a friendly and curious little ghost rescue the fireflies that are hidden in Mystery Math Town. Players use math skills to unlock rooms and passages on their journey. Encounter a quirky cast of entertaining characters along the way as you earn talking portraits for your Gallery.

Customizable math options and unlimited user accounts give parents and teachers great flexibility for a range of ages and skills.

• Unlimited user accounts - create your own avatar
• Customizable math skills for each player:
- Addition
- Subtraction
- Multiplication
- Division
- Varied Number Representations (dice and tallies)

• Players develop math thought by building equations, not just tapping answers
• Bonus challenges for extended gameplay
• Unique rewards reveal characters and backstory
• Requires strategy and critical thinking
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UNLIMITED USER ACCOUNTS:

Add as many custom profiles as you like. Individual game settings and progress are saved in each player profile. Create different profiles, each tailored for specific practice and abilities.

Thanks for playing Mystery Math Town!
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MADE BY EDUCATIONAL GAME DESIGNERS

We're a small team of educational game designers who care deeply about crafting fun learning experiences for kids. We include kids, parents and teachers in our game development and testing to make sure our apps are exceptional tools that kids want to use again and again.
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Website: artgigapps.com

Please reach out: hello@artgigapps.com
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PRIVACY

We hold your privacy and the privacy of your child in the highest regard and we do not collect or share any personal information. Read our complete privacy policy at artgigapps.com.

Mystery Math Town has no in-app purchases or third party advertising.

## Key features

- Rescue fireflies by solving math problems
- Customizable math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- Unlimited user accounts with custom avatars
- Build equations, not just tap answers
- Bonus challenges and unique rewards
- Strategy and critical thinking development

## What do users think of Mystery Math Town?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🤩 Fun and engaging
- 🎓 Helps improve math skills
- 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 🔍 Interesting mystery theme
- 🔧 Customizable difficulty settings
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for multiple players

**Cons**

- 🤔 Some math problems may be unsolvable
- 😴 Can get repetitive or boring
- 🙅‍♀️ Limited avatar/character customization options
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Sound issues or no sound
- Math problems with incorrect solutions

**Most requested features**

- More varied gameplay and activities
- Harder difficulty levels for advanced users
- Additional math operations (e.g. division, fractions)
- Ability to track progress and achievements

## Recent user reviews (10 of 77)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mystery-math-town/id619404402/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Dosent teach

*2024-10-29*

I like this game but it is 
HArd

### 5/5 — I love math mystery town😝

*2024-10-07*

This game really helps with my math and it brings fun to my mind

### 1/5 — Suggestions

*2024-07-22*

Maybe having just written out math for older and just being overall less terrible (my mom is making me do this terrible app)

### 5/5 — To fun!

*2023-02-17*

I tried it at school and I Loved it! It was so so fun!

### 5/5 — Math town

*2022-03-12*

Math town is a wonderful app that lets you do sooo many things. For the parents, you can pick what your child learns. There is - + x and division. You get to have awesome time! It is my favorite game! I hope you enjoy!

### 5/5 — I love Math Town!

*2021-12-06, version 1.4*

Hi, I am Ruby and I am 10 years old.

I love Math Town. The reason I love Math Town is because this app makes Math fun and enjoyable. This game is entertaining and makes hard math problems easy to solve. Math Town is an excellent game to teach children how to love math.
All and all, I rate Math Town a 5 out of 5.

### 5/5 — Good

*2020-11-25*

"Good for schools. Recommend downloading for your class."
- Oliver Hanby, Epping Primary School

### 4/5 — Not bad

*2020-08-04*

I am using my dads iPad for this app and for this review and I really like the app. I just wish there were options for girl avatars. The app is still cool.

### 1/5 — Boring

*2020-07-17*

It’s boring

### 5/5 — Best game ever seen in my life

*2020-06-04*

I love it

## Frequently asked questions about Mystery Math Town

### What is Mystery Math Town?

Mystery Math Town is an educational game designed to help children practice math skills in a fun and engaging way. Players use math to solve puzzles, unlock areas, and rescue fireflies, encountering entertaining characters along the journey.

### What math skills can my child practice?

The app offers customizable math skills for each player, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It also incorporates varied number representations like dice and tallies, encouraging players to build equations rather than just tapping answers.

### How much does Mystery Math Town cost?

Mystery Math Town is a paid application. It does not feature any in-app purchases or third-party advertising, providing a clean and focused learning environment.

### Is this app suitable for different ages and skill levels?

Yes, the app is highly flexible. It offers unlimited user accounts, allowing parents and teachers to create individual profiles with customized math skills tailored to a range of ages and abilities. This ensures personalized practice for every child.

### What makes this math app different from others?

This app focuses on developing math thought by having players build equations to solve problems, rather than simply selecting answers. It also includes bonus challenges, unique rewards that reveal characters and backstory, and requires strategy and critical thinking for extended gameplay.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2021-06-12

- Now universal, for both iPhone and iPad
- Supports app thinning for smaller downloads
- Removed analytics libraries

### 1.3.3 — 2018-01-17

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Updated for the latest version of iOS
- Improved messaging for audio controls to alert users when device audio is turned off
- Improved game hints
- Fixed portrait collecting bug in bonus game

### 1.3 — 2015-10-21

Now you can make your avatar any color you want!

- New avatar color picker and accessories give you even more options to personalize your Mystery Math Town game.
- Improved game hints

Thanks for playing!
If you like Mystery Math Town please consider leaving an iTunes review.

### 1.2 — 2015-01-07

Division!
Addition, subtraction and multiplication are too easy, you say...
Now you can choose division for a new math challenge!

- Artgig Apps intro!
- minor updates

If you like Mystery Math Town please consider leaving an iTunes review - it really helps!

### 1.0.7 — 2014-10-03

- iOS 8 Compatibility
- Fixed portrait earning bug in Art Collector Challenge

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