# Monster Math 2 vs Basic Math

Monster Math 2 and Basic Math both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Basic Math's written reviews are positive against 63% of Monster Math 2's. Basic Math also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Monster Math 2's advantage is ratings volume (6.5K vs 55). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monster Math 2 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $59.99 per year. Basic Math asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Monster Math 2 against 4.6 for Basic Math. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Math 2 has 6.5K ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Monster Math 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Basic Math's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Math 2 | Basic Math |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-math-2-kids-math-game/id1025450732/reviews) | **[4.6 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-math/id1057071709/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.5K** | 55 |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 181 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Makkajai Edu Tech Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/828715957) | [Throwr Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/661116751) |

## What reviewers say

### Monster Math 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-math-2-kids-math-game/id1025450732)

This app makes learning math skills fun for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. It covers a wide range of topics from basic geometry to fractions and decimals through an engaging adventure game. Detailed reports help parents track their child's progress and identify areas for improvement.

**Highlights:** Practice 67+ math skills, Geometry, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, Fractions and decimals, Engaging adventure storyline, Adaptive gameplay, Detailed progress reports, Aligned with Common Core standards

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Expert Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Genius Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Genius All-apps Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Makkajai Genius Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Unlock Full Version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and educational
- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 💡 Customizable math practice
- 👍 Helps improve math skills
- 👍 Great for kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 💰 In-app purchases required to progress
- 🤑 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Incorrect answers sometimes marked as correct

**Requested features**

- Free access to all levels
- More free content and features
- Ability to play with friends
- Better progression system


### Basic Math

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-math/id1057071709)

Improve your fundamental math skills with this user-friendly application. It offers random tests covering addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication, with a timer to track your speed and overall score.

**Highlights:** Random math tests, Addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, Tables 1-12, Timed challenges, Score tracking, Progress percentage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Math 2 free?

Monster Math 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Basic Math free?

Basic Math is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Monster Math 2 or Basic Math?

Basic Math is rated higher. Monster Math 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while Basic Math averages 4.6 from 55 ratings.

### Do Monster Math 2 or Basic Math have ads?

Neither Monster Math 2 nor Basic Math shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*