# PopMath Original — The original PopMath

> Interactive math game for kids to practice arithmetic skills. (iPhone/iPad app by AppBlit LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popmath-original/id364173598 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AppBlit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/295536769)
- Category: Education
- Price: $3.99 (on sale, was $7.99)
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), European Spanish, American English, Italian, French (France)
- Released: 2010-04-01
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popmath-original/id364173598/reviews.md

## What is PopMath Original?

PopMath is a fun way for kids to practice basic maths.
Six pairs of bubbles with numbers float on the screen above beautiful backgrounds. Each bubble contains a number: simply pop the corresponding bubbles!

As you progress through levels, numbers increase, and new operators are introduced: subtraction, multiplication and division.
Each level shows your time and number of errors, along with an encouraging message, from "well done" to "unbelievable!"

You can also pick a specific operator: addition, subtraction, multiplication or division.
Numbers go up to 1000 for addition and subtraction, and 20 for multiplication and division.

You can also choose to practice a particular table, from 2 to 12!

Enjoy and send your feedback laurent@appblit.com

## Key features

- Bubble popping math challenges
- Progressive difficulty levels
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
- Practice specific multiplication tables
- Performance tracking (time, errors)
- Encouraging feedback messages

## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popmath-original/id364173598/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love it ! Update – I’m still using it and it’s still fun!

*2025-08-23*

I think this is fun. I feel if they  made it harder it would not be as fun as it is. Even if you can guess at a few, you are looking at it & learning it. It should be fun to learn & not make it so difficult & discouraging. Learning needs to remain being fun! BTW, I am a 79 yo person & this fun game has been a terrific fun review of math for me! It has been years since I even thought of the multiplication tables! Thank you!

### 5/5 — Love it !

*2021-06-27*

I think this is fun. They are working on the Level issue. I feel if they  made it harder it would not be as fun as it is. Even if you can guess at a few, you are looking at it & learning it. It should be fun to learn & not make it so difficult & discouraging. BTW, I am a 74 yo person & this fun game has been a terrific fun review of math for me! It has been years since I even thought of the multiplication tables! Thank you!

### 5/5 — A Brilliant App

*2019-06-19*

As a maths tutor in the UK who has taught over 11,000 private lessons, I can say in all honesty that this is BY FAR the most popular maths app I have ever used. I have recommended it to all pupils and parents and most have downloaded it. It’s brilliance is in its simplicity and visual appeal, coupled with the most satisfying popping sound - which, on my iPhone XS at least, can be turned up and down using the phone’s ringer volume. The latest update provides some new graphics and improved music, but keeps what has always been great about this app - finding answers and popping balloons as you work through the levels of increasingly harder mental calculations. It’s helped countless pupils of mine - of all ages - improve their basic numeracy skills, and it’s always a fun element to any lesson. It’s hard to imagine anyone downloading this app would be anything other than delighted with it. So many other apps come with so much clutter and distraction. Pop Math is a joy because it’s good fun and so simple to use. Worth every penny!

### 4/5 — Great for automaticity

*2018-03-08*

Great to get kids practicing simple number facts quickly. I use this at school for students and give them a time limit to get before moving to next level. However after level 10 the sums get a little complex that are harder to do in your head, so tend to only use first 5 levels.

### 5/5 — Student Review by Alicia C.

*2015-03-25*

I love this app because it’s helping me with my math. It’s fantastic and I love it. I like it because it tells you your level and it gives you points for everything you get right.

### 3/5 — Nick

*2014-08-24*

What happened to the wonderful "POP" sound when the correct answer was chosen?  This encouraged the kids to get the right answer and, I assume, have the app its name. The "mistake" sound has gone too. Or is there a setting I'm missing?

### 4/5 — Fun, More Features Please!

*2011-12-06*

What We Liked:

My daughter (8) smiles more when she’s playing PopMath than she does with most math games on the iPod.  From the moment she opened it and popped her first bubbles, to every time she cleared a level and received a message of encouragement, “You rock”, she’s been all smiles.  Those little written encouragement messages really challenge her to do better with each level as she aims for the ‘higher’ encouragement messages.

As a mom I love the flexibility this app offers as a teaching tool.  Your child can either play through the app from start to finish as the app increases the value of the numbers and the number of operators, or you can select a single operator, a mixed operator, a specific number table, it’s wonderful.  You can even make adjustments between levels.

This really helps your children to build to mastery with a specific table and operator, particularly valuable if you use a mastery-based math program like our family does.  Your child can try as many times as he needs to get the right bubbles paired and no timer is visible during the level (number wrong and time is displayed after the level).  The low-stress, encouraging environment and bubble-popping gameplay make this app surprisingly fun for kids.

Children may use the process of elimination, completing the bubbles they KNOW first in order to narrow down the options for the tougher questions, but I still feel that having to select the matching question and answer still helps to solidify math facts through the repetition of connecting the two parts.

What We Didn’t Like:

Even though there is a lot to love about this app, it has limited features.  There is no record of the scores, so if you want to see how your child is doing you’ll have to sit with them and watch the end of each level.  I’d also like to see a way to go back to the beginning of the app without exiting it, and to have multiple user options.

Overall:

PopMath Maths Plus is a really fun and flexible way to build confidence in basic mathematical skills that allows for precise targeting of fact sets and operators.  Simply designed, surprisingly fun; I’m very pleased with the performance of this math app.

I received a promo code.

### 5/5 — Review

*2011-06-13, version 1.8*

Stunning way to get them thinking.

### 4/5 — Great for 8yo autistic child

*2011-05-07*

I have tried many of the math apps for simple maths. We have been working on our child's math skills for years of course, but still the fundamentals were quickly forgotten. 

This great little fun app meets many key areas. It looks like fun, the balloons make a farting sound if they are wrong, it starts easy and doesn't get hard too fast although it does jump a bit. 

I would like to suggest some improvements we have found when teaching small kids. 

We initially start with sums that add up to 10, eg peaking at 10+0. So a progression could be adds to 5, adds to 6, adds to 7 etc. That would be a very nice gradual improvement. Level 10 would add to 14, level 20 adds up to 24 etc. 

We would also obsoletely love a new balloon to float up if you get one wrong. Turn this mode on and off somehow. The kids quickly press all combination of balloons just to get to the next level, so they're at level 10 instead of level 1.  

All in all 4 stars. Please consider these requests. Happy to pay again or more for apps that really help kids with these learning styles.

### 1/5 — Little or No Educational Value

*2011-04-16*

Fundamentally flawed as educational software because players can just have the fun of popping the ballons by guessing as faster or faster than doing the math. In short, no reward for actually doing the math versus guessing.  Also, after the initial enthusiasm (about two plays) my daughter found it boring.

## Frequently asked questions about PopMath Original

### What math skills does PopMath teach?

PopMath focuses on basic arithmetic skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It introduces these operations progressively as users advance through levels, with numbers up to 1000 for addition/subtraction and up to 20 for multiplication/division.

### Can I choose specific math topics to practice in PopMath?

Yes, you can choose to practice a specific operator (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division). Additionally, you can practice particular multiplication tables from 2 to 12, allowing for targeted skill development.

### What devices does PopMath support?

PopMath is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users looking for educational tools.

### How does PopMath provide feedback to users?

Each level in PopMath displays your time and number of errors, offering immediate performance insights. It also provides encouraging messages, ranging from "well done" to "unbelievable!", to motivate young learners.

### What is the age rating for PopMath?

PopMath has an age rating of 4+, indicating it is suitable for children aged four and above who are beginning to learn or practice fundamental math concepts.

### How often is PopMath updated?

The latest version of PopMath is 2.4, which was last updated on April 3, 2021. While not updated frequently, the core functionality remains stable for its educational purpose.

### Does PopMath have ads?

No, PopMath does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an uninterrupted learning experience without any ad interruptions.

### What is the price of PopMath?

PopMath is a paid application priced at $3.99. This one-time purchase provides full access to all its features and content without further in-app purchases or subscriptions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4 — 2021-04-03

- option to reset to Level 1 and score 0 (tap on the Level on the top right corner)

### 2.3 — 2019-05-21

- button to continue game at the last level and score
- button to keep practicing the current level and score

### 2.2 — 2019-04-01

- fixed bug when numbers were big and bubbles not big enough

### 2.1 — 2019-03-29

- new design (backgrounds, legible font)
- new music
- works on all iPhones and iPads
- option to deselect all operators so they are mixed automatically

### 2.0 — 2019-03-25

- works on all iPhones and iPad devices
- lighter design (no borders)

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