# Basic Math vs Mental Math Games & Practice

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Basic Math at none against Mental Math Games & Practice's 14. Basic Math also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 91%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Mental Math Games & Practice's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 50). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mental Math Games & Practice sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Basic Math asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Basic Math against 4.7 for Mental Math Games & Practice. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mental Math Games & Practice has 1.6K ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Basic Math's written reviews are positive against 91% of Mental Math Games & Practice's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Basic Math | Mental Math Games & Practice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-math/id1057071709/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mental-math-games-and-practice/id1193006281/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 50 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 91.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Throwr Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/661116751) | [Fly Your Vision B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022537687) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Mental Math Games & Practice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mental-math-games-and-practice/id1193006281)

Enhance your number skills with this engaging application designed for brain training and math practice. It offers a variety of exercises and games to improve speed, accuracy, and confidence in calculations. Suitable for students, professionals, and anyone looking to sharpen their mental math abilities.

**Highlights:** 700+ math exercises, Customizable quizzes, Timed math games, Spoken math questions, Progress tracking, Daily streaks

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mental Math Games/Learner Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Mental Math Games/Learner Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Mental Math Games/Learner Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Mental Math Games/Learner Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Mental Math Games/Learner Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Mental Math Games/Learner Pro | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Mental Math Games/Learner Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Mental Math Games/Learner Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Mental Math Games/Learner Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Mental Math Games/Learner Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mental Math Games/Learner Pro | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mental Math Games/Learner Pro | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mental Math Games/Learner Pro | $59.99 | one-time |
| Mental Math Games/Learner Pro | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helps improve mental math skills
- 📊 Tracks progress and performance
- 💡 Customizable difficulty levels
- 🧠 Keeps the brain sharp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Too many features locked behind paywall
- 🤔 Lack of explanations for solving problems
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤷‍♀️ Limited free content

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect answers shown for simple subtraction problems
- Difficulty levels not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add audio mode to hear the questions
- Include more advanced math topics like ratios, geometry, and trigonometry
- Provide progress tracking and leaderboards
- Allow customization of question types and timers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Basic Math free?

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

### Is Mental Math Games & Practice free?

Mental Math Games & Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Basic Math or Mental Math Games & Practice?

Mental Math Games & Practice is rated higher. Basic Math averages 4.6 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Mental Math Games & Practice averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Basic Math or Mental Math Games & Practice have ads?

Neither Basic Math nor Mental Math Games & Practice shows ads.

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