Comparison

Math Challenge vs Summation

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

Head to head
About

Math Challenge

Features
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CountDown is very simple game for improving math skills.

About

Summation

Engage your brain with a minimalistic math puzzle game. Rearrange numbers to solve increasingly challenging levels. Explore new themes and enjoy endless gameplay.

Highlights
  • Minimalistic math puzzle gameplay
  • Rearrange numbers to solve puzzles
  • Endless levels for infinite play
  • Unlockable game themes
  • Brain workout challenges
Features
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Summation is a minimalistic math game that will give your brain a workout. The objective of the game is to solve the puzzle by rearranging the numbers given to you. Sound easy? But can you get to level 100? Features: - Endless Level. You can play forever. - Unlock new game themes. - New game modes coming. Get in touch: game@lemon-jam.com Twitter:twitter.com/lemonjamstudio Facebook:facebook.com/lemonjamstudio

Screenshots

Math Challenge2 screens
Summation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Math Challenge at none against Summation's 2. Summation's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 58 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Summation sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Math Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Challenge ships an update every 58 months, Summation every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Math Challenge versus Summation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath ChallengeSummation
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (58 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—70.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—58 — better
Update frequencyEvery 58 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNazir DoganLemon Jam Technology Co., Ltd.

Bugs and requests

Math Challenge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Summation

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Hint button freezes game and requires reinstall to fix
  • Game crashes at specific levels (e.g., level 102)
  • App crashes immediately upon opening with blue dot indicator
  • Full-screen ads cannot be closed and trap users
  • Game gets stuck in landscape mode after full-page ad
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  • Ads prevent progression in Challenge Mode
  • App Store opens involuntarily multiple times in succession
  • Mute setting resets every time app is opened
  • Display not properly fitted for iPhone X
  • Unsolvable levels in Challenge Mode after paying for ad removal
  • Game Center leaderboards not accessible except after beating levels
  • Next level button obscured by puzzle elements

Requested features

10 requests
  • Dark mode for nighttime playing
  • Multiplication puzzle variant
  • Increased difficulty progression beyond level 100
  • More varied puzzle structures and mechanics
  • Ability to purchase larger quantities of hints at once
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  • Proper Game Center integration with friend additions
  • Information about total number of levels available
  • Night mode for bedtime gameplay
  • Persistent mute setting across sessions
  • Better level syncing across devices

In-app purchases

None

Math Challenge

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Summation

One-time2
  • Buy Hints$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Math Challenge free?
Math Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Summation free?
Summation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Math Challenge or Summation have ads?
Neither Math Challenge nor Summation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Challenge or Summation?
Math Challenge ships an update every 58 months, and Summation every 3 weeks. Most recently, Math Challenge was updated on September 27, 2026 and Summation on September 28, 2026.

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