Comparison

Hit the Button Math vs MathHero

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Hit the Button Math

Develop mental math skills with this engaging app for children aged 5-11. It offers 166 game modes covering essential arithmetic topics, with options for timed or untimed practice. Track progress with player profiles and earn rewards.

Highlights
  • 166 game modes
  • Timed and untimed practice
  • Covers times tables, division, squares, number bonds, doubling, halving
  • Supports addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Up to 30 player profiles
  • Local data storage
  • Bronze, silver, gold star rewards
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Hit the Button Math is an app designed to help develop mental math and calculation skills. The app is aimed at 5-11 year olds. There are 166 different game modes of varying difficulty so it is useful throughout grades K-5. Answer as many questions as possible in minute-long games, or you can now practice without the pressure of a countdown timer. Questions are randomly generated which means it is very replayable. The game has been carefully designed for children, with large, widely spaced buttons. We recommend that young children play on a tablet. Six main topics are covered: * Times tables - up to 10 or 12 * Division - up to 10 or 12 * Square numbers * Number bonds * Doubling * Halving Between these topics, the four standard arithmetic operations are covered: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. You can create up to 30 player profiles per device to track an individual's scores. If you prefer there's also the option to play as a guest. All data is stored locally on your device so you don't have to worry about privacy issues. We've also made it very easy for children to quickly switch between profiles after playing a game, if they're sharing a device. After each game, the score achieved is displayed along with the child's high score. Bronze, silver or gold stars and trophies are awarded depending on the score achieved in each game.

About

MathHero

This app transforms math practice for children aged 5-10 into an engaging adventure. It helps kids master mental arithmetic through story-driven gameplay, battling monsters and unlocking rewards. The game is customizable to match each child's skill level and grade.

Highlights
  • Story-driven math adventure
  • Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Customizable math topics and difficulty
  • Engaging gameplay with rewards
  • Suitable for Kindergarten to 4th grade
Features
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Help kids ages 5–10 master math facts from first addition to multiplication in a story-driven adventure. Trusted by 5M+ families. No ads. Can math practice be both fun and effective? Welcome to MathHero, the story-driven math game designed to help kids ages 5–10 master mental arithmetic while going on an epic adventure! Whether your child is in Kindergarten or 4th grade, MathHero turns practicing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division into a game they will actually beg to play. Mental math (the ability to do math calculations in one's head) is a crucial skill for primary students—essential for both academic success and daily life. But mastering it takes time, repetition, and practice. MathHero replaces boring worksheets with an engaging, stress-free world, making learning enjoyable and independent for children. **Perfect for Every Grade Level** The game lets you select the exact math facts and operations you would like to master, making it highly customizable for every elementary school grade (K-5): • Kindergarten: Addition and subtraction within 10 • 1st Grade: Addition and subtraction within 20 (Common Core: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.OA.C.5) • 2nd Grade: Two-digit addition and subtraction, multiplication tables (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.OA.B.2) • 3rd Grade: Multiplication and division, addition and subtraction within 100, times tables (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.OA.C.7, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.NBT.A.2) • 4th Grade: Three-digit addition and subtraction **Self-Paced & Parent-Controlled** You can configure the math topics, the type of tasks, and even the speed of the monsters to perfectly match your child's current skill level. **Story-Driven Gameplay** Unlocking different levels, battling monsters, upgrading weapons, and collecting outfits for their character guarantees your child won't become bored. Instead, these rewards constantly motivate them to move forward in their learning journey! Fighting slime monsters is a vastly more entertaining and effective way to achieve daily arithmetic practice than flashcards or traditional quiz apps. Kids from kindergarten all the way up to 4th grade will absolutely love practicing mental math with MathHero! — We would love to hear your feedback. In case you have any questions or comments about the game, please write to us at support@mathhero.net. Terms of Use: https://mathhero.net/terms

Screenshots

Hit the Button Math4 screens
MathHero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MathHero at Free against Hit the Button Math's $3.99. MathHero also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 22 months). Hit the Button Math's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MathHero is free to download; Hit the Button Math costs $3.99 up front. MathHero sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Hit the Button Math asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MathHero holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MathHero has 12K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Hit the Button Math's written reviews are positive against 85% of MathHero's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hit the Button Math ships an update every 22 months, MathHero every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Hit the Button Math versus MathHero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHit the Button MathMathHero
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (14 ratings)4.6 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews84.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1412K — better
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB269 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTopmarks Online LtdMathHero Pte. Ltd.

Customer experience

Hit the Button Math

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral10.6%
Negative22.7%

MathHero

All ratings11,540 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews611 reviews
Positive84.9%
Neutral5.4%
Negative9.7%

User reviews

Hit the Button Math

From 14 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for learning times tables
  • 🚀 Improves speed and math skills
  • 💡 Engaging and fun for children
  • 👨‍🏫 Useful for schoolwork and revision
  • ✅ Effective for practice and consolidation

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Game freezes frequently
  • 🐛 Keyboard issues on some devices
  • 🐛 Scores and high scores disappearing
  • 🐛 App does not launch for some users
  • 🐛 Mouse not working correctly

MathHero

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging
  • 🤓 Helps improve math skills
  • 🎓 Educational and informative
  • 🌟 Great for kids
  • 👏 Customizable settings

Room to improve

  • 💰 Requires payment to access full game
  • 🙁 Lack of feedback when answering incorrectly
  • ⏱️ Levels locked after trial period

Bugs and requests

Hit the Button Math

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Game freezes constantly
  • Scores and high scores disappeared
  • Keyboard not aligning or working
  • Mouse not working correctly
  • App does not launch
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  • Sound does not work on iPad version
  • Cannot select child after adding
  • Buttons do not work on touch
  • Player name typing issues
  • Game rigged

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add daily ten as a separate app
  • Include 15 and 17 times tables
  • More levels/exercises
  • Ability to see trophies earned for each exercise
  • Improve graphics and layout
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  • More encouraging feedback mechanisms
  • Increase the number of player profiles
  • Fix sound issue on iPad
  • Limit multiplication tables to ten

MathHero

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • Unclear trial period and subscription details

Requested features

4 requests
  • More game modes and levels
  • Ability to track progress and achievements
  • Improved feedback and guidance for wrong answers
  • Option for one-time purchase instead of subscription

In-app purchases

None

Hit the Button Math

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

MathHero

Subscriptions8
  • Math&Logic Program7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Math&Logic Program$6.991 Month
  • Math&Logic Program7 Days trial$8.991 Month
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  • Math&Logic Program7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Math&Logic Program7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Math&Logic Program$59.991 Year
  • Math&Logic Program7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Math&Logic Program7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Math (Full Game)$4.99

Questions

Is Hit the Button Math free?
Hit the Button Math costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MathHero free?
MathHero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hit the Button Math or MathHero?
MathHero is rated higher. Hit the Button Math averages 3.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while MathHero averages 4.6 from 12K ratings.
Do Hit the Button Math or MathHero have ads?
Neither Hit the Button Math nor MathHero shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hit the Button Math or MathHero?
Hit the Button Math ships an update every 22 months, and MathHero every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hit the Button Math was updated on September 23, 2026 and MathHero on September 24, 2026.

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