Comparison

Vedic Multiplication vs Drutiko

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

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About

Vedic Multiplication

Features
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Vertically and Crosswise Multiplication helps students learn and practice a compact visual multiplication method step by step. The method is commonly associated with Shri Bharti Krishna Tirthaji’s book “Vedic Mathematics,” published in 1965. In this method, numbers are multiplied using a sequence of vertical and crosswise multiplications. Two-digit multiplication can be completed in three main steps: vertical, crosswise, and vertical. Three-digit multiplication uses five main steps: vertical, crosswise, vertical, crosswise, and vertical. The method has similarities with lattice and grid multiplication. With practice, students may be able to do more of the steps mentally and solve multiplication problems without writing every step down. Features: * Step-by-step vertically and crosswise multiplication practice * Multiplicand can have up to 3 digits * Multiplier can have up to 3 digits * Students can enter their own problems * Current operation for each column can be hidden * Operands for the current operation can be highlighted * Three visual themes * Native interfaces for iPhone and iPad Other iDevBooks Math Apps: Other iDevBooks math apps include Visual Multiplication Table, Decimal Rounding, Whole Number Rounding, Column Subtraction, Column Addition, Long Division, Long Multiplication, Lattice Multiplication, Fraction Math, Partial Differences Subtraction, Partial Quotients Division, Partial Sums Addition, and more. Feedback: New ideas to make this app better are welcome. Please visit idevbooks.com to give feedback. Privacy: This app has no ads, no in-app purchases, and does not transmit user data during operation. The app also does not contain links to other apps or to the web.

About

Drutiko

Master Vedic mathematics with interactive tutorials and gamified practice. Improve calculation speed and accuracy with ancient Indian techniques. Offers customizable practice sets and social sharing features.

Highlights
  • Interactive tutorials
  • Gamified practice experience
  • Customizable practice sets
  • Stars and badges awards
  • Social sharing
  • Multi-user support
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Numbers don't have to be scary. They can be magic. Ever watched someone multiply huge numbers in their head and wondered if they were secretly a wizard? Spoiler: they're not. They just know the ancient secrets of Vedic Mathematics — and now, so can you. Drutiko turns 1,500-year-old Indian math sutras into a beautiful, playful learning adventure. No dusty textbooks. No endless drills. Just clever shortcuts, satisfying "aha!" moments, and the quiet superpower of solving problems faster than a calculator can boot up. Learn the legendary Vedic techniques Step-by-step interactive tutorials walk you through the four core methods — each one a different flavor of mental-math wizardry: - Nikhilam — multiply numbers near a base in seconds - Urdhva-Tiryak — the famous "vertically and crosswise" trick for multiplying anything - Nikhilam Division — division without the dread - Paravartya — elegant division that feels like cheating (it's not) Practice that actually sticks Guided practice holds your hand at first, then gradually lets go — with hints right when you need them and gentle nudges when you're close. Build real fluency, not memorized tricks. Level up through game stages Turn study sessions into a quest. Climb through difficulty levels, chase high scores, earn feathers for clean solves, and unlock badges that prove just how far you've come. Each stage is a little tougher, a little more satisfying to conquer. Watch yourself get smarter Your personal dashboard tracks your progress, scores, and rewards — so every session feels like leveling up a character that's actually... you. Why you'll love it: - Beautiful, hand-crafted Pattachitra-inspired design - Real mental-math speed you can show off in real life - Bite-sized lessons that fit into any spare moment - Badges, high scores & feathers to keep you coming back - Perfect for students, parents, teachers & lifelong learners Whether you're a student trying to ace exams, a parent wanting to make math fun for once, or just someone who likes feeling like a genius at dinner - Drutiko meets you where you are and takes you somewhere impressive. Download Drutiko today and discover the mathematician hiding inside you. Your future self — the one mentally multiplying three-digit numbers while everyone else reaches for their phone — says thanks. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Vedic Multiplication4 screens
Drutiko4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Drutiko at Free against Vedic Multiplication's $3.99. Drutiko also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months). Vedic Multiplication's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Drutiko is free to download; Vedic Multiplication costs $3.99 up front. Drutiko sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Vedic Multiplication asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vedic Multiplication ships an update every 12 months, Drutiko every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Vedic Multiplication versus Drutiko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVedic MultiplicationDrutiko
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEsa HelttulaSwasidhant Chowdhury

In-app purchases

None

Vedic Multiplication

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Drutiko

Subscriptions3
  • Mathemystic Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Mathemystic Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$37.991 Year
One-time1
  • Extra Tutorials$1.99

Questions

Is Vedic Multiplication free?
Vedic Multiplication costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drutiko free?
Drutiko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vedic Multiplication or Drutiko have ads?
Neither Vedic Multiplication nor Drutiko shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vedic Multiplication or Drutiko?
Vedic Multiplication ships an update every 12 months, and Drutiko every 2 weeks. Most recently, Vedic Multiplication was updated on November 6, 2026 and Drutiko on November 11, 2026.

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