Comparison

ABCya Games vs Mathstroverse

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

Head to head
About

ABCya Games

This app offers a vast collection of educational games for children from pre-kindergarten to sixth grade, focusing on math and reading skills. It provides a selection of free games weekly, with an optional subscription to unlock over 300 additional activities and new content added monthly.

Highlights
  • Over 300 educational games
  • Math and reading skills
  • Content organized by grade level
  • New content added monthly
  • No ads
  • KidSAFE Certified
Features
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A teacher-created phenomenon! Millions of kids, parents, and teachers visit ABCya.com each month, playing over 1 billion games annually. For over ten years ABCya has been one of the most popular pre-K-6+ educational gaming websites in the world! The ABCya iOS app features six free games each week. For even more access to ABCya’s award-winning content, choose an optional in-app subscription and unlock over 300 games! This app requires a connection to the internet. KEY FEATURES • Subscribe to ABCya from within this app or login to an existing account • 300+ games and activities • Fresh content added monthly • Browse by grade level • Content organized by skill • No ads PRESS The New York Times, USA Today, Parents Magazine, and Scholastic, to name just a few, have featured ABCya.com's popular educational games. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period • The user may manage subscriptions & may turn off auto-renewal by going to Account Settings after purchase • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period ABCya! Games is certified by the kidSAFE Seal Program. The kidSAFE Seal Program is an independent safety certification service and seal-of-approval program designed exclusively for children-friendly websites and technologies, including kid-targeted game sites, educational services, virtual worlds, social networks, mobile apps, tablet devices, and other similar interactive services and technologies. Click on the seal or go to www.kidsafeseal.com for more information. See our full Terms and Conditions at: https://www.abcya.com/terms View our Privacy Policy at: https://www.abcya.com/privacy The ABCya Games app is kidSAFE Certified

About

Mathstroverse

This educational game makes learning math fun for 1st-5th graders through an engaging space adventure. Kids practice essential math skills like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division while exploring planets and unlocking rewards. It offers personalized learning paths and progress tracking, making it a trusted companion for home or school.

Highlights
  • Grade-based math practice (1st-5th)
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Adventure-based gameplay with rewards
  • Personalized learning paths
  • Progress tracking and visual reports
  • Ad-free and kid-friendly environment
Features
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Embark on a Math Adventure with Mathstroverse! Mathstroverse is an exciting math game for kids in the 1st to 5th grade levels. Whether you're practicing math facts, exploring new planets, or unlocking characters, every tap builds real math skills. Features Grade-based Learning: Aligned with curriculum from 1st–5th grade Math Facts Practice: Master addition, subtraction, multiplication & division Adventure-Based Gameplay: Solve math problems to explore planets, defeat space pirates, and unlock achievements Personalized Learning Paths: Content adapts to each learner's pace Interactive Quests & Rewards: Stay motivated with in-game rewards and surprises Safe & Ad-Free: 100% kid-friendly with no ads or external links. What Skills Will Kids Learn? Number Sense Math Fact Fluency Mental Math Strategies Problem Solving Grade-level math concepts aligned to Common Core and IXL standards Why Parents & Teachers Love It: Trusted Companion: Complements popular tools like Prodigy, IXL, and Khan Academy Easy to Track Progress: Visual reports and skill mastery indicators Motivates Reluctant Learners: Gamified learning designed for engagement Customizable Avatars & Hovercrafts: Keep kids involved and inspired Whether you're boosting confidence in math class or building a strong foundation at home, Mathstroverse brings joy and progress to every learner. Mathstroverse a subscription based application when unlimited fuel is preferred. By downloading or using Mathstroverse: Math For Kids, you agree to our Terms of Use. Please review them here: https://www.mathstroverse.com/legal/terms Download now to begin your math journey across the galaxy. Practice makes perfect, and the adventure is just about to begin!

Screenshots

ABCya Games4 screens
Mathstroverse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mathstroverse at 100% against ABCya Games's 45%. Mathstroverse also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). ABCya Games's advantage is ratings volume (65K vs 13). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. ABCya Games sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Mathstroverse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mathstroverse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ABCya Games has 65K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of ABCya Games's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mathstroverse's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ABCya Games ships an update every 5 weeks, Mathstroverse every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ABCya Games versus Mathstroverse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterABCya GamesMathstroverse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (65K ratings)5.0 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings65K — better13
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB502 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCuriosity MediaStemlins Edu LLC

Customer experience

ABCya Games

All ratings65,247 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral5.5%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews394 reviews
Positive44.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative45.9%

Mathstroverse

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

ABCya Games

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Certain games not loading or crashing
  • Sound issues on newer devices
  • Login/account problems preventing access

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free games available without subscription
  • Ability to play full game library without account
  • Option to purchase individual games instead of subscription

Mathstroverse

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

ABCya Games

Subscriptions5
  • Legacy$9.991 Month
  • ABCya Family Monthly$9.991 Month
  • ABCya Family 6-month$49.006 Months
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  • ABCya Family Yearly$79.001 Year
  • ABCya Classroom Yearly$299.001 Year
3 purchases

Mathstroverse

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Fuel$3.991 Month
  • Quarterly Fuel$8.993 Months
  • Annual Fuel$30.991 Year

Questions

Is ABCya Games free?
ABCya Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mathstroverse free?
Mathstroverse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ABCya Games or Mathstroverse?
Mathstroverse is rated higher. ABCya Games averages 4.4 out of 5 from 65K ratings, while Mathstroverse averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.
Do ABCya Games or Mathstroverse have ads?
Neither ABCya Games nor Mathstroverse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ABCya Games or Mathstroverse?
ABCya Games ships an update every 5 weeks, and Mathstroverse every 6 weeks. Most recently, ABCya Games was updated on September 27, 2026 and Mathstroverse on June 21, 2026.

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