# Quick Math - Mental Arithmetic

> Mental arithmetic practice app with handwriting recognition for all ages. (iPhone/iPad app by Shiny Things.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-math-mental-arithmetic/id1105735200 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shiny Things](https://appshunter.io/developer/456805308)
- Category: Education, Games
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 885 App Store ratings · 339 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 97 MB
- Languages: American English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese and 4 more
- Released: 2016-06-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-math-mental-arithmetic/id1105735200/reviews.md

## What is Quick Math?

"Quick Math is perfect for students to improve their all round mathematics ability" - Apps In Education 

Kids and adults can’t put it down! Practice your mathematics while racing the clock in this innovative app. Featuring advanced handwriting recognition and a beautiful interface, Quick Math will take your general arithmetic skills to the next level.

Quick Math is perfect for students in grades 2 to 6, or for anyone wanting to improve their general math skills. With multiple difficulty levels and a focus on self-improvement, Quick Math provides increasing challenges as your skills develop.

EDUCATIONAL CONTENT
• Practice mental addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and mixed operations
• Develop arithmetic fluency and improve mental strategies 
• Practice pre-algebra skills by calculating unknown values and using inverse operations
• Practice handwriting

FOR PARENTS
Quick Math improves arithmetic fluency and promotes development of mental strategies for addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and mixed operations. With a focus on self-improvement, Quick Math provides individual feedback on your child’s progress as they develop arithmetic skills at their own pace. Quick Math is perfect for children aged 6 - 12, providing increasing challenges as children grow and progress. 

FOR TEACHERS
Quick Math allows students to practice and develop general arithmetic at their own level, while providing increasing levels of difficulty as children master arithmetic skills. Individualised user profiles allow devices to be shared among multiple students whilst allowing students to track their own personal progress. With answers written directly on screen, Quick Math also improves handwriting skills and strengthens muscle memory, promoting transference of new skills to traditional classroom tasks.

CURRICULUM SPECIFICS
- USA - Grades 1 to 5
- Canada - Grades 1 to 6
- UK - Years 2 to 5 (Late Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2)
- Australia - Years 2 to 6 (Late Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2 & 3 of new syllabus)

HWR is supplied by MyScript from Vision Objects.

## Key features

- Mental addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
- Handwriting recognition for answers
- Pre-algebra practice
- Adjustable difficulty levels
- Individual user profiles
- Progress tracking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subtraction | $0.99 | one-time |
| Multiplication | $0.99 | one-time |
| Division | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mixed | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Quick Math?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Quick and easy to use
- 🚀 Helps improve math skills
- 💡 Handwriting recognition
- 🤩 Fun and engaging

**Cons**

- 💰 Paid features required for full functionality
- 🐛 Issues with number recognition (9s, 7s, 5s)
- 🕰️ Slow response time when writing answers

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Incorrect answers registered
- Handwriting not recognized properly
- Issues with family sharing

**Most requested features**

- Option to disable timer
- More customization options
- Progress tracking and reporting
- Ability to focus on specific math operations

## Recent user reviews (10 of 339)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-math-mental-arithmetic/id1105735200/reviews.md

### 5/5 — SO AMAZING

*2026-08-17, version 1.0.1*

So I’m 10  and I started at 9 and I found out it was a way to get smarter so if you didn’t buy this then what are you doing with your life?!?!

### 4/5 — Great!

*2026-08-04, version 1.0.1*

I got quick maths it is so fun and good but you have to pay. It has helped me a lot though ♥️ get immediately

### 3/5 — Misread numbers

*2026-07-17, version 1.0.1*

It misreads my numbers a lot which really messes up with my answers.

### 3/5 — Pay to play

*2026-07-03, version 1.0.1*

Bro this app is pay to play it literally only lets you play addition with no money and you have to pay for subtraction multiplication and division and mixed please fix

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2026-05-22, version 1.0.1*

I love it and I can really master my skills! It also makes me want to learn more! Thanks quick math I love the app!

### 1/5 — makes you pay

*2026-03-21, version 1.0.1*

doesnt allow me to play anythin else other than addition it requires payment

### 4/5 — Love it

*2026-03-19, version 1.0.1*

Hello I love it but please try to uhm make the timer go slower cuz my brother is young he needs to learn anyways it’s great bye

### 1/5 — Not good at all

*2026-03-17, version 1.0.1*

So the only thing you can do without paying is addition and personally addition is the only thing I don’t have to practice everything else I need to know and it makes me mad to have to pay for literally $4 like it’s insane just make it free and make a shop for other things. Like seriously

### 1/5 — Purchase sharing not enabled

*2026-03-02, version 1.0.1*

This is a great tool for my children. However after paying for the full upgraded version it is not shared to their devices. So total waste of money.

### 5/5 — Cool

*2026-02-19, version 1.0.1*

You taught me some new things

## Frequently asked questions about Quick Math

### What does Quick Math do?

Quick Math is an app designed to improve users' mental arithmetic abilities. It offers practice in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and mixed operations. The app also includes pre-algebra exercises and features handwriting recognition for inputting answers.

### What are the key features of Quick Math?

Key features include practice with fundamental arithmetic operations, pre-algebra skills, advanced handwriting recognition for entering answers, and adjustable difficulty levels. It also provides individual user profiles for progress tracking and personalized feedback.

### How much does Quick Math cost?

The application is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases. Specific details about what these in-app purchases entail are not provided in the description.

### What age group or grade level is Quick Math suitable for?

Quick Math is ideal for students in grades 2 to 6 (approximately ages 6-12) and adults seeking to enhance their general math skills. The curriculum specifics align with various educational systems, including the USA (Grades 1-5), Canada (Grades 1-6), UK (Years 2-5), and Australia (Years 2-6).

### Can multiple students use the same device with Quick Math?

Yes, Quick Math supports individual user profiles, allowing multiple students to share a device while tracking their personal progress independently. This feature is particularly beneficial for families or classrooms.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2016-07-26

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

Fixed an issue where the app could crash for users on some localizations.

### 1.0 — 2016-06-02

No release notes.

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