Comparison

Math Rocket vs Impulse

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

Head to head
About

Math Rocket

This app challenges your brain with simple math problems to boost processing speed. It requires quick recognition of numbers and performing calculations using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Regular play can improve quantitative skills and attention span.

Highlights
  • Increases brain processing speed
  • Trains recognition speed
  • Develops quantitative skills
  • Enhances attention span
  • Includes all four operators (+, -, x, ÷)
  • Progressively challenging levels
Features
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Math Rocket increases your brain processing speed with simple math questions. The big number you see is composed of either the middle and the left number, or the middle and the right number. Check out the screenshot for an example – it's actually fun! Math Rocket trains three key areas: • Recognition speed • Quantitative skills • Attention span You quickly need to recognize all four numbers on the screen. Then you need to perform the appropriate calculation and tap on the correct side of the screen. Math Rocket includes all four operators: • Addition (+) • Subtraction (−) • Multiplication (x) • Division (÷) The further you progress in the game, the higher will be the numbers! Download Math Rocket today and play it regularly, we guarantee that you'll quickly improve!

About

Impulse

Enhance your cognitive abilities with personalized brain training games and puzzles. Discover your mental strengths and weaknesses through self-discovery tests, and track your progress over time to build a sharper mind.

Highlights
  • Personalized daily training plans
  • Memory & processing speed training
  • Attention & focus exercises
  • Mental math challenges
  • Problem-solving games
  • Cognitive profile discovery
  • IQ and personality tests
Features
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100+ million downloads 4.7 worldwide rating App of the Day in 50+ countries Train your brain. Discover yourself. Become sharper. Impulse is more than a brain training app — it's a complete toolkit for understanding how your mind works and building it into its strongest version. Struggle to stay focused? Forget things easily? Feel like your brain could do more? That’s where Impulse comes in. TRAIN WHAT YOUR BRAIN NEEDS MOST Impulse builds a personalized daily training plan tailored to the brain areas you need most: - Memory & Processing speed - Attention & focus - Mental math - Problem-solving Our science-inspired games are challenging enough to keep you progressing and simple enough to enjoy every day — at any age or skill level. DISCOVER YOUR COGNITIVE PROFILE Go deeper with a library of self-discovery tests that reveal how your mind truly works: - IQ tests & Cognitive strengths - Personality type and archetype insights - Emotional intelligence and self-awareness tests Each test comes with personalized recommendations so you know exactly which areas to focus on and how to grow. TRACK YOUR GROWTH - See your performance trends over time - Get actionable insights — not just scores - Stay motivated with streaks and progress reports WHY IMPULSE Most brain apps just give you games. Impulse also gives you deeper understanding of yourself. Train smarter and stay sharp for life. Join 100 million people worldwide who've made Impulse part of their daily routine. Impulse offers a 3-day free trial with full access to all games - no ads, no interruptions. If you choose to subscribe, the fee will be shown in the app before you complete the payment. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time in your iTunes Account Settings. Terms of Service: https://brainimpulse.me/app/tos.html Privacy Policy: https://brainimpulse.me/app/privacy_policy.html Contact: support@brainimpulse.me

Screenshots

Math Rocket3 screens
Impulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Impulse at 4.7 against Math Rocket's 3.6. Impulse also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 28%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 9 months). Math Rocket's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Impulse sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Math Rocket asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Impulse holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Impulse has 849K ratings behind it against 132, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Math Rocket's written reviews are positive against 69% of Impulse's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Rocket ships an update every 9 months, Impulse every 6 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Math Rocket versus Impulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath RocketImpulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (132 ratings)4.7 (849K ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews69.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings132849K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#13 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB249 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErik WegenerGMRD Apps Limited

Customer experience

Math Rocket

All ratings132 ratings
Positive62.9%
Neutral6.8%
Negative30.3%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative61.1%

Impulse

All ratings849,108 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews7,379 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative26.9%

Bugs and requests

Math Rocket

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Impulse

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent progress tracking and level completion
  • Crashes and freezes, especially on older devices
  • Subscription issues and unexpected charges

Requested features

5 requests
  • More varied and challenging brain games
  • Personalized training plans based on user needs
  • Family sharing and multi-user support
  • Better integration of test results and game performance
  • Improved night mode and accessibility features

In-app purchases

None

Math Rocket

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

Impulse

Subscriptions13
  • ImpulsePRO [7 days]3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium Access$6.997 Days
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  • Premium Access$7.997 Days
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • ImpulsePRO [1 week]3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • ImpulsePRO [1 month, 25% off]3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Premium Access$15.991 Year
  • Premium Access$24.991 Year
  • Premium Access$28.991 Year
  • PRO [1 year, special offer]$29.491 Year
  • ImpulsePRO [52 weeks]$29.991 Year
  • Premium Access$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Access$49.99

Questions

Is Math Rocket free?
Math Rocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Impulse free?
Impulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Math Rocket or Impulse?
Impulse is rated higher. Math Rocket averages 3.6 out of 5 from 132 ratings, while Impulse averages 4.7 from 849K ratings.
Do Math Rocket or Impulse have ads?
Impulse shows ads; Math Rocket does not.
Which is updated more often, Math Rocket or Impulse?
Math Rocket ships an update every 9 months, and Impulse every 6 days. Most recently, Math Rocket was updated on September 24, 2026 and Impulse on September 24, 2026.

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