Comparison

Math Olympics vs MathHero

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

Head to head
About

Math Olympics

This app offers engaging math practice for grades 2-8 through gamified levels and timed quizzes. Earn points to grow your Math Brain, but avoid too many mistakes to prevent losing progress. It includes exercises for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, with memory cards for learning times tables.

Highlights
  • Gamified math levels
  • Timed math quizzes
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division exercises
  • Times tables practice with memory cards
  • Progress tracking
  • Game Center integration
Features
Read full description

For each math level you achieve, by finishing math puzzels, you will earn Math Brain points and your Math Brain will grow. But beware that if you make to much mistakes your Brain Power will decrease and you have to start the math level over again. At the end of each math level you will be challenged to solve the math quiz were you have to beat time! Can you handle the pressure and proceed to the next math level ? Are you a math genius and will you succeed and grow your Math Brain? We believe you can do it!! - For grade 2 to 8. - Ten maths practice levels. - Motivation through game levels. - Add, subtract, multiply and divisions exercises. - Tempo quiz, all exercises randomly. - Learn times tables with memory cards. - Times tables practice. - Times tables diploma based on tempo. - Use Game Center to play agains other children or parents ;-) - Overview of progress on exercises. - Send your parents or friends a mail about your progress.

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
Read full description

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

Math Olympics4 screens
MathHero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MathHero at 4.6 against Math Olympics's 4.0. MathHero also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 8). Math Olympics's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Math Olympics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MathHero sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MathHero holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MathHero has 12K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Olympics ships an update every 6 weeks, MathHero every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Math Olympics versus MathHero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath OlympicsMathHero
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (8 ratings)4.6 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—85.0% of reviews
Number of ratings812K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size276 MB269 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtur PereiraMathHero Pte. Ltd.

Customer experience

Math Olympics

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

MathHero

All ratings11,540 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews612 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral5.4%
Negative9.6%

Bugs and requests

Math Olympics

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

1 purchases

Math Olympics

One-time1
  • Full version$3.99
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
Show 5 more
  • 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 Math Olympics free?
Math Olympics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MathHero free?
MathHero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Math Olympics or MathHero?
MathHero is rated higher. Math Olympics averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while MathHero averages 4.6 from 12K ratings.
Do Math Olympics or MathHero have ads?
Neither Math Olympics nor MathHero shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Olympics or MathHero?
Math Olympics ships an update every 6 weeks, and MathHero every 3 weeks. Most recently, Math Olympics was updated on September 17, 2026 and MathHero on October 2, 2026.

Other comparisons