Comparison

Math Learner vs MathHero

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

Head to head
About

Math Learner

Engage in fun, game-based math practice with thousands of lessons and exercises. This app uses proven methodologies to build foundational skills and accelerate progress, offering an interactive experience with high-accuracy digit recognition. It provides unlimited offline access and is constantly updated with new content for all levels.

Highlights
  • Thousands of exercises
  • Game-based learning strategies
  • Unlimited online/offline use
  • High-accuracy digit recognition
  • Constant content updates
  • Step-by-step lessons
Features
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Have fun while learning and practicing Math with the original Math Learner app! Downloaded by millions of users, we use a proven methodology based on the world's top programs in order to build foundational Math skills and fast-track your progress. Parents, work through thousands of lessons step-by-step! Features: - Thousands of exercises and multiple game-based learning strategies - Unlimited use, online or offline - No ads! - High-accuracy digit recognition technology creates an unique interactive experience. - Constant updates with new content for all levels! App subscription: You can subscribe for access to the full list of Math lessons. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. You will be able to do all exercises for the duration of the subscription. Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original "one week"/"one month"/"one year" package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package (weekly, monthly or yearly package). Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting though your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 for more information. You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your iTunes Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. Any unused portion of free-trial period, will be forfeited when the user purchases an app subscription. Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below. Privacy Policy: https://www.fungames-forfree.com/app/legal/privacy?bundleId=com.fungames.mathapp&name=mathapp Terms of Use: https://www.fungames-forfree.com/app/legal/tos?bundleId=com.fungames.mathapp&name=mathapp * Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Pricing Matrix" determines as the equivalent of the subscription price in $ USD

About

MathHero

This app transforms math practice for children aged 5-10 into an engaging adventure. It helps kids master mental arithmetic through story-driven gameplay, battling monsters and unlocking rewards. The game is customizable to match each child's skill level and grade.

Highlights
  • Story-driven math adventure
  • Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Customizable math topics and difficulty
  • Engaging gameplay with rewards
  • Suitable for Kindergarten to 4th grade
Features
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Help kids ages 5–10 master math facts from first addition to multiplication in a story-driven adventure. Trusted by 5M+ families. No ads. Can math practice be both fun and effective? Welcome to MathHero, the story-driven math game designed to help kids ages 5–10 master mental arithmetic while going on an epic adventure! Whether your child is in Kindergarten or 4th grade, MathHero turns practicing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division into a game they will actually beg to play. Mental math (the ability to do math calculations in one's head) is a crucial skill for primary students—essential for both academic success and daily life. But mastering it takes time, repetition, and practice. MathHero replaces boring worksheets with an engaging, stress-free world, making learning enjoyable and independent for children. **Perfect for Every Grade Level** The game lets you select the exact math facts and operations you would like to master, making it highly customizable for every elementary school grade (K-5): • Kindergarten: Addition and subtraction within 10 • 1st Grade: Addition and subtraction within 20 (Common Core: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.OA.C.5) • 2nd Grade: Two-digit addition and subtraction, multiplication tables (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.OA.B.2) • 3rd Grade: Multiplication and division, addition and subtraction within 100, times tables (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.OA.C.7, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.NBT.A.2) • 4th Grade: Three-digit addition and subtraction **Self-Paced & Parent-Controlled** You can configure the math topics, the type of tasks, and even the speed of the monsters to perfectly match your child's current skill level. **Story-Driven Gameplay** Unlocking different levels, battling monsters, upgrading weapons, and collecting outfits for their character guarantees your child won't become bored. Instead, these rewards constantly motivate them to move forward in their learning journey! Fighting slime monsters is a vastly more entertaining and effective way to achieve daily arithmetic practice than flashcards or traditional quiz apps. Kids from kindergarten all the way up to 4th grade will absolutely love practicing mental math with MathHero! — We would love to hear your feedback. In case you have any questions or comments about the game, please write to us at support@mathhero.net. Terms of Use: https://mathhero.net/terms

Screenshots

Math Learner3 screens
MathHero4 screens

Verdict

The call

Math Learner and MathHero both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of MathHero's written reviews are positive against 23% of Math Learner's. MathHero also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Math Learner's advantage is ratings volume (121K vs 12K) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Learner sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and MathHero sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Math Learner against 4.6 for MathHero. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Math Learner has 121K ratings behind it against 12K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of Math Learner's written reviews are positive against 85% of MathHero's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Learner ships an update every 2 weeks, MathHero every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Math Learner versus MathHero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath LearnerMathHero
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (121K ratings)4.6 (12K ratings)
Positive reviews22.8% of reviews85.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings121K — better12K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size258 MB269 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWildlife StudiosMathHero Pte. Ltd.

Customer experience

Math Learner

All ratings120,825 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral1.5%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews2,330 reviews
Positive22.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative74.5%

MathHero

All ratings11,540 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews612 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral5.4%
Negative9.6%

User reviews

Math Learner

From 121K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Helps improve math skills
  • 👍 Interactive and engaging
  • 🐶 Cute dog mascot

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription fees
  • 🔒 Paywall blocks access to full app
  • 🐛 Handwriting recognition issues
  • 🤔 Too basic for older students

MathHero

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging
  • 🤓 Helps improve math skills
  • 🎓 Educational and informative
  • 🌟 Great for kids
  • 👏 Customizable settings

Room to improve

  • 💰 Requires payment to access full game
  • 🙁 Lack of feedback when answering incorrectly
  • ⏱️ Levels locked after trial period

Bugs and requests

Math Learner

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect answers registered for correct work
  • Persistent subscription charges even after cancellation

Requested features

3 requests
  • More advanced math content
  • Option to skip beginner levels
  • Free version with limited features

MathHero

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • Unclear trial period and subscription details

Requested features

4 requests
  • More game modes and levels
  • Ability to track progress and achievements
  • Improved feedback and guidance for wrong answers
  • Option for one-time purchase instead of subscription

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Math Learner

Subscriptions7
  • Math Plus3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Math Plus3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Math Plus3 Days trial$11.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Math Plus$11.997 Days
  • Math Plus3 Days trial2 variants$24.991 Month
  • Math Plus$39.991 Month
  • Math Plus3 Days trial2 variants$99.991 Year
9 purchases

MathHero

Subscriptions8
  • Math&Logic Program7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Math&Logic Program$6.991 Month
  • Math&Logic Program7 Days trial$8.991 Month
Show 5 more
  • Math&Logic Program7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Math&Logic Program7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Math&Logic Program$59.991 Year
  • Math&Logic Program7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Math&Logic Program7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Math (Full Game)$4.99

Questions

Is Math Learner free?
Math Learner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MathHero free?
MathHero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Math Learner or MathHero?
Math Learner and MathHero are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 121K and 12K ratings respectively.
Do Math Learner or MathHero have ads?
Math Learner shows ads; MathHero does not.
Which is updated more often, Math Learner or MathHero?
Math Learner ships an update every 2 weeks, and MathHero every 3 weeks. Most recently, Math Learner was updated on September 30, 2026 and MathHero on September 29, 2026.

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