Comparison

Math Balance Educational Games 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 Balance Educational Games

This app makes learning mental math engaging for children aged 6-10. Through interactive games, kids develop number flexibility, understand equality and comparison, and build essential algebra readiness skills.

Highlights
  • Develops understanding of equality and comparison signs
  • Teaches commutative property of addition
  • Strategies for missing addends
  • Inverse relationship between addition and subtraction
  • Multiplication as repeated addition
  • Place value strategies for addition
  • Mental addition/subtraction of 10 or 100
Features
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Mental Math is fun with Math Balance - kids help Toby reach home by balancing bridges and while they have fun, they also learn about equality/comparison, gain flexibility with numbers and practice skills that are essential for understanding algebra. This mental math game with 30 levels will help your child get necessary fluidity with numbers. Your child will learn things like addition can happen in any order for the same result, or that sum of different numbers can add up to be the same number. They will also end up having to use different number strategies, such as bridging and compensation which can significantly speed up their mental math computations. These are the skills covered by Math Balance - - Developing meaning of equal sign, using, greater than and less than sign - Set up numbers in their expanded form - Commutative property of addition and, later, using it and expanded form as a strategy to add ex: 67+25 = 60+7+20+5 = 80+12 =92 - Missing Addend strategies:x+b=c, where x is to be found, situations where difference is unknown, where there is a bigger unknown and where there is a smaller unknown -one step problems - Showing that addition and subtraction are inverse; 4+5=9, 9-5=4 - Use only doubles, Use only even/odd numbers to get to a total - 1 step word problems -Change unknown, Result unknown, Start unknown - add a string of two-digit numbers (up to four numbers) by applying place value strategies and properties of operations. Example: 43 + 34 + 57 + 24 = __ - Using concrete models to show addition and subtraction - Mentally add 10 or 100 to a given number 100–900, and mentally subtract 10 or 100 from a given number 100–900 - Fluently add and subtract within 1000 using strategies and algorithms based on place value properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction - Multiplication as repeated addition For those who follow the Core curriculum, this maps to the following core standards - 2.OA.B.2, 2.NBT.4, 2.OA.2, 1.OA.6, 2.OA.C.3, 2.OA.1, 2.NBT.6, 2.NBT.7, 2.NBT.8, 3.NBT.2. Subscription info: - Math Balance can be purchased standalone, or as part of a makkajai Genius subscription. - Makkajai Genius subscriptions are auto-renewable and annual. ($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 monthly billing cycle For support, questions or comments, write to us at: support@makkajai.com Our privacy policy can be found at: http://www.makkajai.com/privacy-policy and our terms can be found at: https://www.makkajai.com/terms

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 Balance Educational Games4 screens
Osmo Math Buzz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Math Balance Educational Games at 4.4 against Osmo Math Buzz's 3.0. Math Balance Educational Games also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 13%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). 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 Balance Educational Games sells 3 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 Balance Educational Games holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Math Balance Educational Games has 4.2K ratings behind it against 143, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Math Balance Educational Games's written reviews are positive against 13% of Osmo Math Buzz's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Balance Educational Games ships an update fortnightly, 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 Balance Educational Games versus Osmo Math Buzz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath Balance Educational GamesOsmo Math Buzz
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (4.2K ratings) — better3.0 (143 ratings)
Positive reviews45.2% of reviews — better13.3% of reviews
Number of ratings4.2K — better143
Update frequencyFortnightly — 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
Size138 MB264 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMakkajai Edu Tech Private LimitedTangible Play

Customer experience

Math Balance Educational Games

All ratings4,215 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral6.8%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive45.2%
Neutral6.5%
Negative48.4%

Osmo Math Buzz

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

User reviews

Math Balance Educational Games

From 4.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Engaging learning experience
  • 💡 Helpful for improving math skills
  • 👍 Fun and interactive for kids

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Requires email and login
  • 🐛 Glitchy and buggy performance
  • 📉 Lack of challenge for older students

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 Balance Educational Games

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Disappearing progress and data loss
  • Incompatibility with some devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More advanced math content
  • Ability to customize difficulty levels
  • Option to play without subscription

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
Show 3 more
  • Make trial cancellation easier
  • Address wasp behavior randomness
  • Update app for current devices

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Math Balance Educational Games

Subscriptions2
  • Makkajai Genius Annual Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • 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 Balance Educational Games free?
Math Balance Educational Games 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 Balance Educational Games or Osmo Math Buzz?
Math Balance Educational Games is rated higher. Math Balance Educational Games averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Osmo Math Buzz averages 3.0 from 143 ratings.
Do Math Balance Educational Games or Osmo Math Buzz have ads?
Neither Math Balance Educational Games nor Osmo Math Buzz shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Balance Educational Games or Osmo Math Buzz?
Math Balance Educational Games ships an update fortnightly, and Osmo Math Buzz every 2 months. Most recently, Math Balance Educational Games was updated on September 26, 2026 and Osmo Math Buzz on September 25, 2026.

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