# Monster Math 2 vs Cool Math Flash Cards

The clearest difference is ads: Monster Math 2 at none against Cool Math Flash Cards's shown. Monster Math 2 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (6.5K vs 1.9K). Cool Math Flash Cards's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 63%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monster Math 2 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $59.99 per year and Cool Math Flash Cards sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Monster Math 2 against 4.5 for Cool Math Flash Cards. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.5K and 1.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Monster Math 2's written reviews are positive against 73% of Cool Math Flash Cards's.

Monster Math 2 ships an update fortnightly, Cool Math Flash Cards every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Math 2 | Cool Math Flash Cards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-math-2-kids-math-game/id1025450732/reviews) | [4.5 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cool-math-flash-cards/id1159852913/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.5K** | 1.9K |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews | **72.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 181 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Makkajai Edu Tech Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/828715957) | [Corey Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1070099434) |

## 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


### Cool Math Flash Cards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cool-math-flash-cards/id1159852913)

Master math facts with adaptive challenges and global leaderboards. Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with customizable problem types and colorful backgrounds. Compete with friends and the world to improve your math skills.

**Highlights:** Adaptive difficulty, Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, Smart multiple choice answers, Toggle multiples/problem types, Global leaderboards, 5 background colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Progress Report | $0.99 | one-time |
| Specific Numbers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mixed Operations | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging math practice
- 🚀 Helps improve math skills quickly
- 💡 Customizable background colors
- 🙌 Effective for learning math facts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔊 Negative sound effects when getting answers wrong
- 💰 Ads can be disruptive for young users
- 🤔 Limited options to focus on specific math areas

**Reported bugs**

- Scores sometimes reset to zero after a wrong answer
- Specific number practice option not working as expected
- Ads with inappropriate content showing up for young users

**Requested features**

- Add reading, science, and writing sections
- Implement a timed test mode
- Allow users to save their own high scores
- Provide an option to disable the negative sound effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Math 2 free?

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

### Is Cool Math Flash Cards free?

Cool Math Flash Cards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Monster Math 2 or Cool Math Flash Cards?

Monster Math 2 and Cool Math Flash Cards are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6.5K and 1.9K ratings respectively.

### Do Monster Math 2 or Cool Math Flash Cards have ads?

Cool Math Flash Cards shows ads; Monster Math 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Monster Math 2 or Cool Math Flash Cards?

Monster Math 2 ships an update fortnightly, and Cool Math Flash Cards every 4 months. Most recently, Monster Math 2 was updated on September 22, 2026 and Cool Math Flash Cards on September 24, 2026.

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