# Math Central vs Mental Math Games

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Math Central at none against Mental Math Games's 7. Math Central also leads on iOS requirement (14.1 vs 26.0). Mental Math Games's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 43). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mental Math Games sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Math Central asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Math Central against 4.7 for Mental Math Games. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mental Math Games has 1.1K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Math Central's written reviews are positive against 94% of Mental Math Games's.

Math Central ships an update every 2 months, Mental Math Games every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on August 8, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Math Central | Mental Math Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-central/id1135304326/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mental-math-games-numbio/id1551025256/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **93.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Akash Pulinthanathu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573815750) | [Peter Schmidt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551025258) |

## What reviewers say

### Math Central

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-central/id1135304326)

Sharpen your math abilities with a wide range of practice problems covering arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and more. The app offers randomly generated questions that don't repeat, allowing for continuous learning and skill development. Track your progress and compete with others on the Game Center Leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Arithmetic practice, Exponential concepts, Equation solving, Statistics and geometry, Measurement conversions, Progress tracking, Game Center Leaderboard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mental Math Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mental-math-games-numbio/id1551025256)

Sharpen your mental math skills with this app offering a wide range of exercises from basic arithmetic to fractions and percentages. It features timed challenges, progress tracking, and customizable modes to suit all levels.

**Highlights:** Wide variety of math exercises, Timed challenges for speed, Progress tracking and high scores, Adjustable difficulty levels, Math tricks and shortcuts, Customizable trainer mode, Achievements and rewards

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro access (secret discount) | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Small tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large tip | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for learning math
- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Effective for improving mental math skills
- 👍 Great for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Limited features in free version
- 🔒 Subscription required for full access
- 🐛 Occasional performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent scoring feedback
- Subscription issues with repeated charges

**Requested features**

- More advanced math operations (e.g., powers, roots)
- Customizable practice sessions
- Detailed performance analytics
- Ability to review past questions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Math Central free?

Math Central is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mental Math Games free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Math Central or Mental Math Games?

Math Central is rated higher. Math Central averages 4.8 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Mental Math Games averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Math Central or Mental Math Games have ads?

Neither Math Central nor Mental Math Games shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Math Central or Mental Math Games?

Math Central ships an update every 2 months, and Mental Math Games every 9 days. Most recently, Math Central was updated on August 8, 2026 and Mental Math Games on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*