Comparison

The Math Flash Machine vs Big Math Flash Cards School

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

Head to head
About

The Math Flash Machine

Features
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Math Flash provides practice in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to help student get quicker at recalling basic facts. Four types of problems are presented during the game: addition, subtraction, mutiplication and division. Problems are randomly generated so every game is a unique experience. This app is appropriate for elementary age students who are in grades 3 through 6 or older students who need more practice to improve basic math skills. Works on iPod, iPad and iPhone. Select a Skill to Practice by Tapping Any of the Four Operation Buttons. Tap an operations button to select an appropriate skill to practice. Once a skill has been, selected randomly generated math problems appear on the screen. The student enters answers by tapping the number buttons and taps the check mark button when ready to go on. A scoreboard reports a student's progress showing the percentage of correct answers. This game is challenging and fun. The game provides fast action as students tap the screen to enter the correct answer to randomly generated math problems.

About

Big Math Flash Cards School

This educational app provides a digital flash card experience for practicing basic arithmetic operations. Users can customize the number of questions, answer choices, and even create custom card sets. It offers various modes for learning and review, including flash card style and manual entry.

Highlights
  • Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
  • Configurable number of questions and answers
  • Flash Card Mode and Manual Entry Mode
  • Custom card set creation
  • Review incorrect answers
  • Score tracking and past score review
Features
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Highly rated by teachers, parents and kids of all ages! This is the school version of the popular Big Math Flash Cards app with all the features unlocked. Flip the card just like a real flash card! Simple, clean and easy to use interface. The front side of the card shows the question and the back side of the card shows the possible answers. Just tap to flip the card. Once you answer the question correctly, flick the card off the screen by swiping up. Included Features * Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division * Score percentage and elapsed time displayed * Configurable number of questions * Configurable number of answers for multiple choice * Supports landscape or portrait card display modes * Selectable flash card color themes * Turn all sounds on or off * Review Incorrect - review the questions that were answered incorrectly * Score Cards - view and review past scores and questions * Specific Numbers - customize the first and second card number ranges * Mixed Operations - ability to have cards with mixed operators * Flash Card Mode - displays the answer instead of multiple choice (swipe up to mark the card correct, swipe down to mark the card incorrect) * Manual Entry Mode - type your answer instead of selecting from a choice of possible answers * Custom Cards - make your own custom card set questions * Time Per Card - allows you to set a time limit for each card

Screenshots

The Math Flash Machine2 screens
Big Math Flash Cards School4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Big Math Flash Cards School at every 2 months against The Math Flash Machine's every 30 months. Big Math Flash Cards School also leads on chart position (#183 vs unranked). The Math Flash Machine's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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

The Math Flash Machine costs $0.99 and Big Math Flash Cards School $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Math Flash Machine ships an update every 30 months, Big Math Flash Cards School every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
The Math Flash Machine versus Big Math Flash Cards School: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Math Flash MachineBig Math Flash Cards School
Price$0.99 — better$4.99
Rating—4.0 (111 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—65.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—111 — better
Update frequencyEvery 30 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
Best chart rank—#183 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVentura Educational SystemsMasato Takagi

In-app purchases

None

The Math Flash Machine

No in-app purchases

None

Big Math Flash Cards School

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Math Flash Machine free?
The Math Flash Machine costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Big Math Flash Cards School free?
Big Math Flash Cards School costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Math Flash Machine or Big Math Flash Cards School have ads?
Neither The Math Flash Machine nor Big Math Flash Cards School shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Math Flash Machine or Big Math Flash Cards School?
The Math Flash Machine ships an update every 30 months, and Big Math Flash Cards School every 2 months. Most recently, The Math Flash Machine was updated on September 11, 2026 and Big Math Flash Cards School on September 23, 2026.

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