Comparison

Hit the Button Math vs Math Games

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

Math Games

Enhance your arithmetic abilities with interactive math practice. This app offers various game modes and difficulty levels to improve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills for all ages.

Highlights
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division practice
  • Mixed operations mode
  • Choice, Enter, and Flash Cards game modes
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • User-friendly tips
Features
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Do you want to boost your math skills? Math Flashcards is a great practice tool designed for people of all ages and proficiency levels. With user-friendly tips, comprehensive practice sets, and different game modes, you'll unleash your arithmetic potential in no time. The app offers different levels to keep you engaged as you progress. The app supports all four of the major arithmetic operations - as well as a mixed operations mode that randomly shows all types of problems: - Addition - Subtraction - Multiplication - Division There are three different modes to make math problem solving more interesting: - Choice: choose the correct answer - Enter: type the results of your mental calculations - Flash Cards: review what you've learned From addition and subtraction to multiplication, division, and a mixed operations mode, we've got your arithmetic needs covered. Get ready to improve your math skills and conquer each new challenge with confidence! You can start counting right away — one level, one mode, and 4 math operations are free to try! Want more? Unlock the full experience anytime with a subscription. Terms of Use: https://playandlearngames.com/termsofuse

Screenshots

Hit the Button Math4 screens
Math Games4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Math Games at Free against Hit the Button Math's $3.99. Math Games also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 22 months). Hit the Button Math's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On review sentiment, 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

Math Games is free to download; Hit the Button Math costs $3.99 up front. Math Games sells 6 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

Math Games holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Math Games has 1.6K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 66% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hit the Button Math ships an update every 22 months, Math Games every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Hit the Button Math versus Math Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHit the Button MathMath Games
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (14 ratings)4.5 (1.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better66.1% of reviews
Number of ratings141.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB243 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTopmarks Online LtdPLAY AND LEARN EDUCATIONAL GAMES FOR KIDS

Customer experience

Hit the Button Math

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

Math Games

All ratings1,585 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral5.4%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive66.1%
Neutral5.4%
Negative28.6%

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

Math Games

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Free with no ads
  • 🚀 Helps with math learning and practice
  • 👍 Kid-friendly and engaging
  • 👍 Useful for homeschooling and supplemental learning

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Some users found the content too easy
  • 💡 Requests for more challenging content or difficulty levels

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

Math Games

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezing reported
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • More variety of math topics and exercises

In-app purchases

None

Hit the Button Math

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Math Games

Subscriptions6
  • Maths games and times tables3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Weekly Access3 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Math games for kids and adults3 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • Weekly Access3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Math games and flash cards3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Math cards: learn basic math3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Hit the Button Math free?
Hit the Button Math costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Math Games free?
Math Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hit the Button Math or Math Games?
Math Games is rated higher. Hit the Button Math averages 3.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Math Games averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.
Do Hit the Button Math or Math Games have ads?
Neither Hit the Button Math nor Math Games shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hit the Button Math or Math Games?
Hit the Button Math ships an update every 22 months, and Math Games every 5 weeks. Most recently, Hit the Button Math was updated on September 23, 2026 and Math Games on September 24, 2026.

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