Comparison

Math Facts Fluency vs MathBox

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

Head to head
About

Math Facts Fluency

This app helps children achieve fluency in addition and subtraction math facts through timed practice and a reward system. It offers progress tracking and is designed for both typical and special needs children, as well as adults learning English or dealing with aphasia.

Highlights
  • Addition and subtraction facts in learnable groups
  • Built-in timers for fluency
  • Progressive skill mastery
  • At-a-glance reporting
  • Reward Center for motivation
  • Designed for special needs and adults
Features
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** Happy Frog Apps is a Mom’s Choice Award Winner! Also featured on FunEducationalApps.com, TeachersWithApps.com, and more! ** Math Facts Fluency: Easy-to-use, built-in rewards and excellent reporting. The only app you'll need to ensure your child is completely fluent in addition and subtraction math facts. What parents say about our awesome apps: *** 5 stars! My son tried other apps, but after using them, I couldn't tell how well he knew his math facts. Was he done? Did he still need practice? With your app, I know exactly how he is doing - and best of all, he LOVES working for the reward game. *** 5 stars! I like how my son can progress independently. The timer feature really ensures fluency. His recall is MUCH improved. Thanks!
 Math Fact fluency is *vital* for math success. Fluency frees up your learner's working memory, allowing more "brain space" for problem solving. Make math easier for your child by ensuring they know their math facts fluently (should be able to answer in about one second!) Math Facts Fluency Builder provides: -- Addition and subtraction math facts introduced in learnable groups. -- Built-in timers to ensure fluency at all levels. Earlier levels allow more time. Final levels require FAST answering! -- Students progress only when mastery of the current skill is demonstrated. -- 'At a glance' reporting shows you instantly how your learner is progressing. -- The fun Reward Center motivates even hesitant learners. Our apps are designed for and tested by typical and special needs children. Testers include children with Autism and other special needs. Our apps work for them! Our apps are also suitable for adults dealing with aphasia or learning English as a Second Language. 
To evaluate the app, download the free version, which has four free levels. Additional levels and additional players can be accessed with in-app purchases. (All levels can be purchased for $2.99 -- price may change.) 

If you prefer no in-app purchases, download the School Edition of this app, which includes all levels and up to 10 players. We take customer service very seriously! If you ever have a problem or find that we've missed something, contact us at our website and we will do our best to fix the problem.  We collect NO private information in our app. None! Our apps do not allow unrestricted web or social media access. We conform to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.

About

MathBox

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Welcome to MathKiste – the math app kids love! MathKiste turns mental math, puzzles, and logical thinking into exciting adventures. With 11 varied games, primary school children practice basic arithmetic through play – no ads, no subscriptions, and no data collection. 3 games free: • Codebreaker – Crack the secret code by solving math problems • Math Soccer – Compete against the computer and score goals • Treasure Map – Find the treasure chest on the grid 8 additional games in the full version (one-time purchase): • Target Board – Throw number darts and hit the result • Number Path – Uncover numbers in the right order and beat your record • Horse Race – Gallop to the finish with correct answers • Number Riddle – Solve the riddle text and dial in the solution • Number Scale – Balance the scale by matching results • Magic Potion – Mix the perfect potion with the right calculation • Number Robot – Drag the matching operation sign to the right task • Shopping – Practice with money at the supermarket Sticker Album: Earn points for every solved task. Collect over 150 different stickers as a reward! Parent Area: • 3 difficulty levels • Toggle individual games on/off • Sound and voice output controls • Level selection can be locked or unlocked for the child • Parent access secured by a math question Bilingual: The entire app can be played in German and English – so your child learns math and language at the same time. Privacy & Safety: • No ads • No tracking • No data collection • No social networks • COPPA compliant • Designed for kids Pay once – get everything: The full version is a one-time unlock (no subscription). The purchase applies to all devices with the same Apple ID. New games added later are included automatically. Supports iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

Math Facts Fluency4 screens
MathBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MathBox at none against Math Facts Fluency's 3. MathBox also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 53 months). Math Facts Fluency's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 18.5). 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. Math Facts Fluency sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. MathBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Facts Fluency ships an update every 53 months, MathBox every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Math Facts Fluency versus MathBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath Facts FluencyMathBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 53 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.2 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJanine TooleJORN FRANKENFELD

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Math Facts Fluency

One-time3
  • 2 Users$0.99
  • All Levels$1.99
  • 10 Users$2.99
None

MathBox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Facts Fluency free?
Math Facts Fluency is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MathBox free?
MathBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Math Facts Fluency or MathBox have ads?
Neither Math Facts Fluency nor MathBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Facts Fluency or MathBox?
Math Facts Fluency ships an update every 53 months, and MathBox every 3 weeks. Most recently, Math Facts Fluency was updated on September 19, 2026 and MathBox on September 29, 2026.

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