Comparison

Math Bridges vs Osmo Math Buzz

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

Head to head
About

Math Bridges

This app offers engaging math games for children to learn counting, addition, and subtraction. It adapts to a child's grade level, providing fun gameplay to build confidence and improve schoolwork. Kids can practice math strategies at their own pace.

Highlights
  • Addition games
  • Subtraction games
  • Number counting games
  • Adaptive difficulty by grade level
  • Learn new math strategies
  • Fix bridges by solving problems
Features
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Learning math isn’t just educational, it’s fun with Math Bridges! Kids get to play fun, quick-paced math games while learning how to better understand numbers and counting! Run through the valley counting numbers with TOBY and helping him fix bridges in a variety of math games and have fun learning! Numbers will teach kids effective math strategies through fun gameplay to help them solve addition and subtraction problems. Math Bridges suits any kid and adjusts the educational game based on their grade level. Kids will zoom through fun math games and their school work will show how much they’ve learned! Math Bridges Features: Math Games including • Addition Games • Subtraction Games • Number Counting Games Arithmetic Levels and Gameplay • Math games offered in different levels based off children’s grade and math level • Solve arithmetic problems to help TOBY fix bridges in the valley and learn new math strategies • Use math to travel the world and have fun learning numbers! Learning New Math Strategies for Kids • Learning numbers through simple, fun math games to understand math topics better • Practice counting numbers at their own pace with no pressure to complete levels • Get math help through modern number games and find new strategies to help in school Math Games and School • Learning math is fun, and Math Bridges is another great math tool! • Play math games as a class in school, and help children feel independent in math • Encourage learning and make improvements in addition and subtraction Math Bridges offers fun, fast math games for kids so they can have fun while learning! Adjust math games to your child’s grade, travel the valley and fix bridges by counting numbers with TOBY and feel more confident in school. Download Math Bridges today and see your child improve in math! Subscription info: - Math Bridges can be purchased standalone, or as part of a makkajai subscription. - Makkajai subscriptions are auto-renewable and annual. (Genius - $59.99/yr) - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase - Cancellation will not go into effect until the end of the billing cycle Our full terms can be found at: http://makkajai.com/terms Our privacy policy can be found at: http://makkajai.com/privacy-policy For support, questions or comments, write to us at: support@makkajai.com

About

Osmo Math Buzz

Engage in collaborative math practice with up to four players, solving equations to overcome challenges and collect rewards. Designed for children aged 6-10, this app transforms screen time into hands-on learning through interactive play.

Highlights
  • Team-based math practice
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication
  • Collaborative play
  • Hands-on learning system
  • Ages 6-10
  • Tangible play with digital learning
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With your team of up to 4 players, solve math equations to get past unfriendly bugs and collect all of the honey in the garden. TEAM UP TO PRACTICE YOUR MATH SKILLS Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication and teamwork with a friend! EXPLORE CORE LEARNING SUBJECTS THROUGH PLAY Designed for children ages 6-10 to build skills through fun collaborative play. TURN SCREEN TIME INTO LEARNING TIME Osmo’s unique technology transforms your tablet into a hands-on learning system! *Play your favourite Osmo Math Buzz on both iPhone and iPad! Use your iPhone with the Osmo Base for iPad and Numbers tiles - each can be found at playosmo.com. * Please see our device compatibility list here: https://support.playosmo.com/hc/articles/115010156067 *Requires the Osmo Base for iPad and Numbers tiles. Each sold separately or as part of Osmo Genius Starter Kit. Learn more by visiting www.playosmo.com. ABOUT OSMO -- 21ST CENTURY PLAY AND LEARNING Osmo combines healthy screen time and tangible play to make learning engaging and fun. Every Osmo game uses physical action and reflective artificial intelligence technology for digital learning in the real world. Help your child become more confident, thoughtful, and creative with Osmo.

Screenshots

Math Bridges4 screens
Osmo Math Buzz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Math Bridges at 66% against Osmo Math Buzz's 13%. Math Bridges also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 143). Osmo Math Buzz's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Math Bridges sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $59.99 per year and Osmo Math Buzz sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Math Bridges holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Math Bridges has 2.5K ratings behind it against 143, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Math Bridges's written reviews are positive against 13% of Osmo Math Buzz's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Bridges ships an update monthly, Osmo Math Buzz every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Math Bridges versus Osmo Math Buzz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath BridgesOsmo Math Buzz
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.5K ratings) — better3.0 (143 ratings)
Positive reviews65.9% of reviews — better13.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better143
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB264 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMakkajai Edu Tech Private LimitedTangible Play

Customer experience

Math Bridges

All ratings2,542 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive65.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative31.7%

Osmo Math Buzz

All ratings143 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral11.9%
Negative42.7%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive13.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative73.3%

User reviews

Math Bridges

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful for learning numbers and math
  • 🚀 Great for education and brain development
  • 😊 Kids love the game

Room to improve

  • 🤑 Expensive subscription model
  • 🤔 Confusing end-level goals and instructions
  • 🥱 Too easy and boring for some users

Osmo Math Buzz

From 143 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 💡 Teaches numbers and strategy
  • 🤝 Good for multiplayer
  • 💰 Nice price (for some)
  • 🧠 Challenges children

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Freezes on startup
  • 🐛 App won't load
  • 🐛 Crashes mid-game
  • 🐛 Progress lost on crash
  • 🐛 Unreliable login

Bugs and requests

Math Bridges

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Difficulty canceling subscription
  • Incompatibility issues on some devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Offline mode for use on airplanes
  • More challenging levels and content

Osmo Math Buzz

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App freezes on Osmo logo
  • App does not load
  • App crashes during gameplay
  • Lost progress after crashes
  • Login issues and purchase restoration problems
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  • Reader not recognizing tiles
  • Screen freezes after selecting base
  • App not loading past white Osmo screen
  • Progress data disappeared
  • IAP unlock button not working

Requested features

8 requests
  • Fix the app loading issue
  • Improve app stability
  • Make the game more engaging
  • Provide clearer instructions
  • Ensure progress is saved
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  • Make trial cancellation easier
  • Address wasp behavior randomness
  • Update app for current devices

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Math Bridges

Subscriptions1
  • Genius Annual Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock Full Version$9.99
2 purchases

Osmo Math Buzz

One-time2
  • 3-day trial of Math BuzzFree
  • Unlock Math Buzz$24.99

Questions

Is Math Bridges free?
Math Bridges is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Osmo Math Buzz free?
Osmo Math Buzz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Math Bridges or Osmo Math Buzz?
Math Bridges is rated higher. Math Bridges averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Osmo Math Buzz averages 3.0 from 143 ratings.
Do Math Bridges or Osmo Math Buzz have ads?
Neither Math Bridges nor Osmo Math Buzz shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Bridges or Osmo Math Buzz?
Math Bridges ships an update monthly, and Osmo Math Buzz every 2 months. Most recently, Math Bridges was updated on September 26, 2026 and Osmo Math Buzz on September 25, 2026.

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