# Active Smart Brain Checkers vs Mental Math

The clearest difference is rating: Mental Math at 5.0 against Active Smart Brain Checkers's 3.8. Active Smart Brain Checkers's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Active Smart Brain Checkers sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Mental Math sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mental Math holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Active Smart Brain Checkers | Mental Math |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/active-smart-brain-checkers/id1084753375/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mental-math-flash-cards/id6742061226/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 9 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arch Square](https://appshunter.io/developer/432278777) | [Micah Davis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796619249) |

## What reviewers say

### Active Smart Brain Checkers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/active-smart-brain-checkers/id1084753375)

Test your math skills with a fast-paced puzzle game. Quickly determine if equations are correct or incorrect within a strict time limit. Progress through increasingly challenging levels across four fundamental arithmetic operations.

**Highlights:** Speed math challenges, Right/Wrong equation tapping, Time-sensitive gameplay, Progressive difficulty, Addition mode, Subtraction mode, Multiplication mode, Division mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 250 Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack to Unlock All Game Modes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack to Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Mental Math

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mental-math-flash-cards/id6742061226)

Master essential math facts through active learning and spaced repetition. This app uses cognitive science principles to help you retain addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills without distractions. Features include personalized review systems, progress tracking, and multiple student profiles.

**Highlights:** Active learning and spaced repetition, Optimized review system (Leitner Method), Adaptive feedback, Gameless gamification with instant rewards, Real progress tracking, Multiple student profiles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Active Smart Brain Checkers free?

Active Smart Brain Checkers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mental Math free?

Mental Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Active Smart Brain Checkers or Mental Math?

Mental Math is rated higher. Active Smart Brain Checkers averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Mental Math averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Active Smart Brain Checkers or Mental Math have ads?

Neither Active Smart Brain Checkers nor Mental Math shows ads.

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