Comparison

Monster Math 2 vs First Grade Math Drill

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

Head to head
About

Monster Math 2

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
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Monster Math helps your child practice and learn over 67 math skills within basic geometry, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, factors, multiples, prime numbers, fractions and decimals. It is suited for Grades K – 5, with standard skill presets aligned with Common Core standards. These are also customisable to suit your kids’ aptitude and you can move to advanced or basic skills with a simple toggle. Detailed reports allow you to get an in-depth view of how the kids are progressing in math! Monster Math has: 4 Different Worlds 23 game characters Superior gameplay features and more interactivity for the kids Custom-made artwork and soundtrack While kids explore new worlds with new characters, they don’t even realize they are getting better and faster at math! Monster Math is a hugely better approach to practicing mental math and doing math drills. It is designed to quiz multiple skills at once; unlike flash cards or simple quiz based apps, which only ask one question at a time. Kids love Monster Math! Monster Math Features: Tons of Adventure • Become Maxx and rescue your best friend Juno from the clutches of evil monsters! Your child can follow an engaging storyline as Maxx runs through multiple worlds and levels. Learn and Practice Math • Monster Math is better than homework, and it’s the perfect math trainer for your child. Monster Math has adaptive gameplay that adjusts to your child's current progress. In-Depth Reporting • Learn how your child is doing with the Common Core Standards for math. See where they need help. You can even get a skill-specific analysis, as well as weekly email updates. Unlock More with Monster Math! • Monster Math is your child’s personal math trainer. It takes your child through 20 levels in 4 different worlds, encountering strange and funny monsters. And they defeat these monsters using basic math and problem solving skills that they use in class every day! With Monster Math your child will learn: Basic Geometry • Identify shapes on various attributes • Symmetry Addition & Subtraction • Addition up to 20 • Subtraction up to 20 • Two-digit addition without carry over • Two-digit subtraction without borrowing Multiplication & Division • Times Tables of 1 to 12 • Divide by numbers 1 to 12 • Multiply single-digit numbers by multiples of 10 Primes, Factors and Multiples Fractions • Visual representations (1/b, a/b) • Equivalence • Whole numbers as Fractions • Comparing fractions • Basic fraction addition Decimals • Decimal equivalents to given fractions and vice-versa Common Core Standards: K.G.2, K.G.3, K.G.4, K.OA.5, 1.G.1, 1.G.3, 1.NBT.4, 1.OA.3, 2.G.1, 2.G.3, 2.NBT.5, 2.OA.2, 3.G.1, 3.OA.7, 3.NBT.2, 3.NBT.3, 3.NF.1, 3.NF.3, 4.G.3, 4.OA.1, 4.NF.2, 4.NF.3, 4.NF.6. Let your kids practice all of their basic math skills and problem solving while they have fun. Download Monster Math now! Subscription info: - Monster Math can be purchased standalone, or as part of a makkajai subscription. - Makkajai subscriptions are auto-renewable and annual. Genius - $59.99/yr - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged $59.99 for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable - Cancellation will not go into effect until the end of the monthly billing cycle For support, questions or comments, write to us at: support@makkajai.com Privacy policy: http://www.makkajai.com/privacy-policy Terms of use: http://www.makkajai.com/terms

About

First Grade Math Drill

Features
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This is a simple math drill but with multiple reward animations. There is no sound. Only button clicks are required for answers. The app starts with addition and subtraction, then progresses to missing addend, sequences, comparing numbers, base 10 blocks, fractions, 2D geometrical shapes, telling time, fractions, bar charts, and measurement. The child can view the number of correct answers, shown with an emoji for each one. If the child enters an incorrect answer, a hint image appears. After 2 incorrect answers, incorrect answer buttons become disabled on each further incorrect answer until only one is left. On a settings page (for adults but with no restrictions) children may be added by name and assigned a level 1 - 3. The name, level and the number of correct answers are stored on your device for future sessions. The app is free, and there are no ads. No Wi-Fi or cell signal is required.

Screenshots

Monster Math 24 screens
First Grade Math Drill4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: First Grade Math Drill at none against Monster Math 2's 5. Monster Math 2's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 43 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monster Math 2 ships an update fortnightly, First Grade Math Drill every 43 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Monster Math 2 versus First Grade Math Drill: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonster Math 2First Grade Math Drill
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.5K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 43 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMakkajai Edu Tech Private LimitedPeggy Robertson

Bugs and requests

Monster Math 2

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

First Grade Math Drill

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Monster Math 2

Subscriptions4
  • Expert Annual Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Genius Annual Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Genius All-apps Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • Makkajai Genius Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock Full Version$9.99
None

First Grade Math Drill

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Monster Math 2 free?
Monster Math 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is First Grade Math Drill free?
First Grade Math Drill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Monster Math 2 or First Grade Math Drill have ads?
Neither Monster Math 2 nor First Grade Math Drill shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monster Math 2 or First Grade Math Drill?
Monster Math 2 ships an update fortnightly, and First Grade Math Drill every 43 months. Most recently, Monster Math 2 was updated on October 22, 2026 and First Grade Math Drill on October 18, 2026.

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