# Matix vs Codewise

The clearest difference is price: Matix at Free against Codewise's $7.99. Matix also leads on ratings volume (180 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). Codewise's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Matix is free to download; Codewise costs $7.99 up front. Matix sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Codewise asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Matix against 5.0 for Codewise. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Matix has 180 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Matix | Codewise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matix-mental-math-training/id1140502362/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codewise/id6767428265/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **180** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 32 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [One Color Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140502361) | [Eric Schlichting](https://appshunter.io/developer/967810175) |

## What reviewers say

### Matix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matix-mental-math-training/id1140502362)

Engage in fun and effective mental math practice designed to boost your arithmetic skills. Track your progress, conquer challenges, and climb leaderboards in this engaging math game. Become quicker and more confident with numbers through daily training and custom practice scenarios.

**Highlights:** Mental math practice, Progress tracking, Leaderboards, Custom training scenarios, Arithmetic challenges, Playful rewards and achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Challenge Single | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donation one | $0.99 | one-time |
| Training Main | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donation two | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove advertisement | $3.99 | one-time |
| Donation three | $4.99 | one-time |


### Codewise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codewise/id6767428265)

Learn to code through interactive challenges and a built-in editor. Progress through structured paths in popular languages like Swift, Python, and JavaScript. Ideal for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills.

**Highlights:** Hands-on coding challenges, Built-in code editor with syntax highlighting, Real-time code execution and results, Structured learning paths, Progress tracking, Supports Swift, Python, JavaScript, Java, Kotlin, C#

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Matix free?

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

### Is Codewise free?

Codewise costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Matix or Codewise?

Codewise is rated higher. Matix averages 4.9 out of 5 from 180 ratings, while Codewise averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Matix or Codewise have ads?

Matix shows ads; Codewise does not.

### Which is updated more often, Matix or Codewise?

Matix ships an update fortnightly, and Codewise fortnightly. Most recently, Matix was updated on October 1, 2026 and Codewise on September 30, 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.*