Comparison

Multiply with Max vs Photon Robot

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

Head to head
About

Multiply with Max

This app makes learning multiplication tables an exciting adventure for kids aged 6-12. It offers engaging challenges, timed tests, and mini-games to build confidence and math skills. Parents appreciate the clear progress tracking and kid-safe environment.

Highlights
  • Master times tables 1-12
  • Drag-and-drop challenges
  • Timed tests for speed
  • Head-to-head battles
  • Mini-games for exponents and mental math
  • Bilingual (English & Spanish)
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Make times tables fun with Max! Multiply with Max is an educational math game that helps elementary school children understand, practice, and remember multiplication. Short activities, challenges, and colorful mini-games turn math practice into a positive learning adventure with Max, a friendly puppy. DAILY PRACTICE THAT ADAPTS • 3 minutes and 12 multiplication facts Max prepares a short daily session that children can complete or repeat without locking any other game mode. • Adaptive review The game remembers on the device which facts need more practice, revisits mistakes later, and mixes them with familiar facts to build confidence. • Meaningful progress Each multiplication moves through four stages: new, learning, consolidating, and mastered. Mastery is built across more than one day; speed is not the main goal. • Flexible weekly goal Practice on 3 days each week. Missing a day does not erase progress or break a streak. FOLLOW MAX'S LEARNING PATH • See progress through the times tables from 1 to 10 • Earn paws through practice and mastered multiplication facts • Unlock gifts and personalize Max's corner • All rewards are earned by learning—there are no purchases, random rewards, or loot boxes LEARN AND PRACTICE • Times tables from 1 to 10 Choose one table or mix them together and practice at your own pace. • Fill-in-the-blank exercises Develop mental math skills with activities ranging from basic facts to multi-digit multiplication. • Quizzes and timed challenges Review learning and improve accuracy through short, motivating challenges. • Word problems Apply multiplication to simple, child-friendly everyday situations. PLAY AND EXPLORE • 11 educational mini-games combining math, logic, and fun • Addition and subtraction activities to reinforce essential skills • Flexible automatic and manual answer modes FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND EDUCATORS A protected family area shows overall progress, practice days, and multiplication facts recommended for review. Adaptive progress is stored locally on the device and does not require a name, email address, account, or contacts. • Child-friendly visual interface • Pressure-free practice at home or in the classroom • Available in English and Spanish • Suitable for children learning or reviewing their times tables Choose a table, complete the daily practice, follow Max's Path, and learn through play. With regular practice, children can strengthen multiplication skills and approach math with greater confidence.

About

Photon Robot

This educational app allows children to program a robot companion, unlocking new abilities and senses as they complete tasks. Progress is visualized, serving as a motivational tool for learning programming concepts.

Highlights
  • Robot programming
  • Unlockable abilities
  • Skill progression
  • Motivational learning
  • Interactive companion
Features
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The robot develops along his owner by gaining new abilities, senses and functionalities with each programming related task completed. Completing a quest to create a simple program may let the kid pick some sort of upgrade for Photon, like the ability to see or detect obstacles. This way, progress is visible right away and works as wonderful motivational tool. It's not just another toy, it's a true friend and companion.

Screenshots

Multiply with Max4 screens
Photon Robot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Photon Robot at 3.7 against Multiply with Max's 1.0. Photon Robot also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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. Multiply with Max sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Photon Robot asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Photon Robot holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multiply with Max ships an update every 6 weeks, Photon Robot every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Multiply with Max versus Photon Robot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiply with MaxPhoton Robot
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB158 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVISITACION GUAL TENAPhoton Entertainment sp. z o.o.

Customer experience

Multiply with Max

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Photon Robot

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Multiply with Max

One-time1
  • Unlock All + Ad-FreFree
None

Photon Robot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Multiply with Max free?
Multiply with Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Photon Robot free?
Photon Robot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Multiply with Max or Photon Robot?
Photon Robot is rated higher. Multiply with Max averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Photon Robot averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Multiply with Max or Photon Robot have ads?
Neither Multiply with Max nor Photon Robot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Multiply with Max or Photon Robot?
Multiply with Max ships an update every 6 weeks, and Photon Robot every 2 months. Most recently, Multiply with Max was updated on August 31, 2026 and Photon Robot on June 4, 2026.

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