# Math Challenge vs Simple Marble Race

Math Challenge and Simple Marble Race both sit at 3.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Math Challenge's written reviews are positive against 61% of Simple Marble Race's. Math Challenge also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Simple Marble Race's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (522 vs 9). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Marble Race sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Math Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Marble Race holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Marble Race has 522 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Math Challenge's written reviews are positive against 61% of Simple Marble Race's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Math Challenge ships an update every 2 months, Simple Marble Race every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Math Challenge | Simple Marble Race |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-challenge-workout-brain/id1220523089/reviews) | **[3.8 (522 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-marble-race/id1596388177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **522** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 61.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 56 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bro Dots Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1119379227) | [Mateo Garnica Castillo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596388179) |

## What reviewers say

### Math Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-challenge-workout-brain/id1220523089)

Engage in a fun math game designed to boost your cognitive skills. Solve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems to improve decision-making and increase your score. Suitable for all ages, it offers a simple interface for quick practice.

**Highlights:** Addition practice, Subtraction practice, Multiplication practice, Division practice, Brain workout, Fast decision making

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simple Marble Race

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-marble-race/id1596388177)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Design and compete in custom marble races with various game modes. Personalize your marbles with numerous colors, country flags, and emojis. Build your own tracks and unlock achievements for in-game rewards.

**Highlights:** Customizable race modes, Create custom tracks, Create custom marbles, Unlockable achievements, In-game shop with rewards, Extensive customization options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Simple Marble Race PRO | $4.99 | one-time |
| 7000 coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 20000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Satisfying marble racing experience
- 💡 Customizable marbles and tracks
- 🎨 Wide variety of marble and track options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g., marbles getting stuck, game crashing)
- 💰 High cost of customization (marbles, tracks)
- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔋 Performance issues and overheating on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Marbles getting stuck or passing through track
- Game crashing or freezing during tournaments
- Incorrect results or team selection
- Inability to restore purchases or lost progress

**Requested features**

- Add more game modes (e.g., survival, team races)
- Increase maximum number of marbles per race
- Implement a save/restore progress feature
- Add an option to disable ads for a one-time fee
- Improve marble and track editing tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Math Challenge free?

Math Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple Marble Race free?

Simple Marble Race is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Math Challenge or Simple Marble Race?

Simple Marble Race is rated higher. Math Challenge averages 3.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Simple Marble Race averages 3.8 from 522 ratings.

### Do Math Challenge or Simple Marble Race have ads?

Both Math Challenge and Simple Marble Race show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Math Challenge or Simple Marble Race?

Math Challenge ships an update every 2 months, and Simple Marble Race every 9 days. Most recently, Math Challenge was updated on September 10, 2026 and Simple Marble Race on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*