Comparison

Multiplication table (Math) vs SparkStories

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

Head to head
About

Multiplication table (Math)

This app offers a fun and engaging way to learn and practice multiplication tables for all ages. It features multiple difficulty levels and a competitive mode for two players, making math practice enjoyable and effective.

Highlights
  • Multiplication table practice
  • Three difficulty levels
  • Competition mode for two players
  • Trains attention and memory
  • Makes learning fun and interesting
Features
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"Multiplication table" has been developed primarily for pre-school math teaching and practicing, though adults may also like it as the "Multiplication table" is a perfect mind training facility. Would you like to check your math’s knowledge and have fun whilst learning or revising? There are three difficulty levels ranging from the easiest for kids to the most advanced for adults. We can guarantee you’ll enjoy practicing over and over again. The app also features an unusual "Competition mode" where two players compete with each other scoring points for correct answers. It is a perfect way to practice your skills playing with a friend or your child. During the game children will be able not only to learn the multiplication table skills, but bring them to complete mastery. The app trains attention, memory, kinetic response and also makes learning the multiplication table fun and interesting!

About

SparkStories

This app allows children to create personalized stories with customizable characters, themes, and morals. It also features educational quizzes to test comprehension and AI-generated illustrations to bring stories to life. A premium subscription offers unlimited story generation.

Highlights
  • Personalized story creation
  • Customizable characters and themes
  • Educational comprehension quizzes
  • AI-generated illustrations
  • Progress tracking
  • Adjustable story length and grade level
Features
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SparkStories turns story time into reading practice kids actually want. Create magical, AI-powered stories tailored to your child—characters, morals, settings, tone, grade level, and length. Then check understanding with built-in quizzes on main idea, inference, tone, symbolism, and more. NEW: Kid Rewards Kids earn stamps by finishing a story and scoring well on the quiz. Parents choose the prize, set how many stamps are needed, and tap Redeem when the treat is delivered. Profiles and stamps stay on this device. Perfect for: • Parents who want fun reading with real comprehension practice • Homeschool and after-school reading routines • Kids who love personalized adventure stories Features • Custom AI stories with illustrations • Graded quizzes matched to the story • Grade levels from early readers through high school • Guest mode to try free stories • Daily reading reminders • Premium: more story & quiz options, fewer limits, no ads • Available in English and Spanish Premium is $2.99/month with a 14-day free trial. Lifetime access also available. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jgoth.github.io/storygen/privacy.html

Screenshots

Multiplication table (Math)4 screens
SparkStories3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SparkStories at 5.0 against Multiplication table (Math)'s 4.3. SparkStories also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 14 months). Multiplication table (Math)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 2). On price 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. SparkStories sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Multiplication table (Math) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SparkStories holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Multiplication table (Math) has 1.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Multiplication table (Math)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of SparkStories's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multiplication table (Math) ships an update every 14 months, SparkStories weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Multiplication table (Math) versus SparkStories: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiplication table (Math)SparkStories
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.7K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexey KorobovThe Praxis Protocol LLC

Customer experience

Multiplication table (Math)

All ratings1,617 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral4.4%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews447 reviews
Positive81.2%
Neutral6.3%
Negative12.5%

SparkStories

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Multiplication table (Math)

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SparkStories

Subscriptions1
  • SparkStories with no ads14 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • SparkStories Lifetime Premium$19.99

Questions

Is Multiplication table (Math) free?
Multiplication table (Math) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SparkStories free?
SparkStories is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Multiplication table (Math) or SparkStories?
SparkStories is rated higher. Multiplication table (Math) averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while SparkStories averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Multiplication table (Math) or SparkStories have ads?
Multiplication table (Math) shows ads; SparkStories does not.
Which is updated more often, Multiplication table (Math) or SparkStories?
Multiplication table (Math) ships an update every 14 months, and SparkStories weekly. Most recently, Multiplication table (Math) was updated on November 6, 2026 and SparkStories on October 30, 2026.

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