Comparison

Multiply with Max vs NumTown Multiplication games

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

NumTown Multiplication games

This app uses gamification, 3D graphics, and animated characters to make learning multiplication tables fun for children. It incorporates speech recognition for interactive practice and an augmented reality mode for an advanced learning experience.

Highlights
  • Gamified learning with multiple levels
  • Engaging 3D graphics and animated characters
  • Speech recognition for interactive practice
  • Augmented reality mode
  • Progress tracking
  • Colorful and playful animations
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Multiply with Max4 screens
NumTown Multiplication games4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NumTown Multiplication games at 4.5 against Multiply with Max's 1.0. NumTown Multiplication games also leads on ratings volume (30 vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Multiply with Max's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and NumTown Multiplication games sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NumTown Multiplication games holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NumTown Multiplication games has 30 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multiply with Max ships an update every 6 weeks, NumTown Multiplication games fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Multiply with Max versus NumTown Multiplication games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiply with MaxNumTown Multiplication games
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.5 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings130 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB197 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVISITACION GUAL TENAGil Nakache

Customer experience

Multiply with Max

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

NumTown Multiplication games

All ratings30 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Multiply with Max

One-time1
  • Unlock All + Ad-FreFree
1 purchases

NumTown Multiplication games

One-time1
  • All Levels$2.99

Questions

Is Multiply with Max free?
Multiply with Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NumTown Multiplication games free?
NumTown Multiplication games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Multiply with Max or NumTown Multiplication games?
NumTown Multiplication games is rated higher. Multiply with Max averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NumTown Multiplication games averages 4.5 from 30 ratings.
Do Multiply with Max or NumTown Multiplication games have ads?
Neither Multiply with Max nor NumTown Multiplication games shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Multiply with Max or NumTown Multiplication games?
Multiply with Max ships an update every 6 weeks, and NumTown Multiplication games fortnightly. Most recently, Multiply with Max was updated on August 31, 2026 and NumTown Multiplication games on September 11, 2026.

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