Math Shot Mathematics vs Abacus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Math Shot Mathematics
Read full descriptionHide full description
Who says math has to be boring? Math Shot is a math learning game with fun and engaging game-play and as we all know learning through play and fun is more effective. Practice a large selection of math skills from 1st to 6th grade including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimal numbers, fractions , operations with integer numbers. The built-in handwriting recognition allows you to draw answers directly on the screen. The game difficulty dynamically adapts to player's skills and makes the game suitable for all ages. • Fun and engaging game-play • Handwritten input • Game difficulty adapts to player's skills • Suitable for all ages.
Abacus
Read full descriptionHide full description
Abacus: Bead Math turns four classic counting tools into a bright, hands-on way for kids to learn numbers. Slide the colorful beads and a live number appears under the frame, so children see place value, addition and subtraction come to life. FOUR ABACUS STYLES TO EXPLORE • Chinese suanpan (2+5), Japanese soroban (1+4), Ming-style abacus (1+5), and a 10-bead counting frame • Tap or slide a bead to the beam and the number updates instantly • The live readout under the frame turns bead positions into place value kids can see THREE WAYS TO PLAY • Make a number — build the target on the beads • Add — start from a number, then add on the abacus • Subtract — take away, bead by bead (never goes negative) • Three ranges as skills grow: up to 99, 999, or 9,999 MADE FOR FAMILIES • Kid mode with gentle hints and big, easy beads • 100% offline — play anywhere, no Wi-Fi needed • No ads. No in-app purchases. No accounts. No data collected. Ever. • Warm, friendly art and calm sounds • Plays in 11 languages: English, 中文, हिन्दी, Español, العربية, Français, বাংলা, Português, Bahasa Indonesia, Tiếng Việt, اردو Great for ages 4+, classrooms, and Montessori-style hands-on learning. Part of the Math Duel family of kid-friendly, offline learning games.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Abacus at Free against Math Shot Mathematics's $2.99. Abacus also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Math Shot Mathematics's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Abacus is free to download; Math Shot Mathematics costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Math Shot Mathematics ships an update every 2 months, Abacus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Math Shot Mathematics | Abacus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sergey Malugin | Phuc Huynh |
In-app purchases
Math Shot Mathematics
No in-app purchases
Abacus
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Math Shot Mathematics free?
Is Abacus free?
Do Math Shot Mathematics or Abacus have ads?
Which is updated more often, Math Shot Mathematics or Abacus?
Other comparisons















