Multiply with Max vs NumTown
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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 learning progress; a streak may restart. 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 • Learn long division in a new four-level mini-game. Drag Max's number tiles to solve each division step by step in either the Spanish or English layout. • Choose automatic or manual answers in the modes that offer them. 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.
NumTown
This app offers a fun, 3D multiplication game where children practice times tables by speaking their answers. Kids explore a vibrant world, complete challenges, and unlock new areas, making learning feel like an adventure. It's designed to build confidence through engaging voice-activated practice.
- Voice recognition for answers
- 3D exploration and characters
- Multiplication tables 1-10 practice
- Unlockable challenges and town
- Guided progression
- Play at own pace
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NumTown is a playful 3D multiplication game that helps kids practice times tables by speaking their answers out loud. Children explore a colorful world of animated number characters, complete multiplication challenges, and build confidence one table at a time. Instead of tapping through flashcards, they answer by voice, making practice feel natural, active, and fun. With guided progression, practice levels, and a lively town to unlock, NumTown turns daily multiplication practice into a small adventure. Features: • Practice multiplication tables from 1 to 10 • Speak answers out loud with voice recognition • Explore a colorful 3D town • Meet animated number characters • Complete quests and unlock new challenges • Practice at your own pace • Designed for kids learning times tables • No ads NumTown is made for children who are learning multiplication at school and need a more engaging way to practice regularly. --- Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NumTown at 4.6 against Multiply with Max's 1.0. NumTown also leads on ratings volume (33 vs 1). Multiply with Max's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. NumTown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Multiply with Max asks for nothing beyond the download.
NumTown holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NumTown has 33 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Multiply with Max ships an update every 4 weeks, NumTown fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Multiply with Max | NumTown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.6 (33 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 57.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 33 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 166 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | VISITACION GUAL TENA | Gil Nakache |
Customer experience
Multiply with Max
NumTown
In-app purchases
Multiply with Max
No in-app purchases
NumTown
- Monthly$3.991 Month
- Yearly$19.991 Year
- All Levels$2.99
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