# Monster Math 2 vs MintyBrain

Monster Math 2 and MintyBrain both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of MintyBrain's written reviews are positive against 63% of Monster Math 2's. Monster Math 2's advantage is ratings volume (6.5K vs 6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 MintyBrain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 4.3 for MintyBrain. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Math 2 has 6.5K ratings behind it against 6, 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 MintyBrain's.

Monster Math 2 ships an update fortnightly, MintyBrain every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Math 2 | MintyBrain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-math-2-kids-math-game/id1025450732/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mintybrain-math-arcade/id6455686147/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.5K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 181 MB | 307 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) | [MintyBrain, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1147740726) |

## 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


### MintyBrain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mintybrain-math-arcade/id6455686147)

This app revolutionizes children's math education by making learning an engaging, visual exploration of concepts. It offers an intuitive platform for practicing math facts, aligning with the US Common Core K-2 curriculum and adapting difficulty in real-time for personalized learning.

**Highlights:** Visual math concept exploration, Engaging math fact practice, US Common Core K-2 alignment, Adaptive learning technology, Personalized difficulty adjustment, Focus on enjoyable learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Math 2 free?

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

### Is MintyBrain free?

MintyBrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Monster Math 2 is rated higher. Monster Math 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while MintyBrain averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

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

Neither Monster Math 2 nor MintyBrain shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Monster Math 2 or MintyBrain?

Monster Math 2 ships an update fortnightly, and MintyBrain every 3 weeks. Most recently, Monster Math 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and MintyBrain on October 12, 2026.

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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.*