# Monster Math 2 vs Math Ace 3rd Grade

The clearest difference is monetization model: Monster Math 2 at free with in-app purchases against Math Ace 3rd Grade's subscription. Monster Math 2 also leads on ratings volume (6.5K vs 179). Math Ace 3rd Grade's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and review sentiment (75% vs 63%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Math Ace 3rd Grade sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per 3 months. 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 Math Ace 3rd Grade. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Math 2 has 6.5K ratings behind it against 179, 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 75% of Math Ace 3rd Grade's.

Monster Math 2 ships an update fortnightly, Math Ace 3rd Grade every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Math 2 | Math Ace 3rd Grade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-math-2-kids-math-game/id1025450732/reviews) | **[4.5 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-ace-3rd-grade/id1390447879/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.5K** | 179 |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 181 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Makkajai Edu Tech Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/828715957) | [Class Ace LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1303170818) |

## 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


### Math Ace 3rd Grade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-ace-3rd-grade/id1390447879)

This app offers engaging math practice games designed for 3rd graders. It covers essential skills like multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, and fractions through dynamic challenges that adapt to the player's progress. Motivating elements like medals and levels encourage mastery without stress.

**Highlights:** Over 100 minute-long math challenges, Covers multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, fractions, Fun jetpack gameplay for motivation, Levels and medals for progress tracking, Dynamic challenges adapt to player performance, Up to 3 player profiles, Practice reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Math Ace Full Access | $19.99 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Math 2 free?

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

### Is Math Ace 3rd Grade free?

Math Ace 3rd Grade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Monster Math 2 or Math Ace 3rd Grade?

Math Ace 3rd Grade is rated higher. Monster Math 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while Math Ace 3rd Grade averages 4.5 from 179 ratings.

### Do Monster Math 2 or Math Ace 3rd Grade have ads?

Neither Monster Math 2 nor Math Ace 3rd Grade shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Monster Math 2 or Math Ace 3rd Grade?

Monster Math 2 ships an update fortnightly, and Math Ace 3rd Grade every 4 days. Most recently, Monster Math 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Math Ace 3rd Grade on October 26, 2026.

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