Comparison

calculets vs Multiply Mate

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

Head to head
About

calculets

Engage in a simple yet challenging arithmetic puzzle game. Combine numbers using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to reach a target number. Offers multiple difficulty levels and an undo feature for mistakes.

Highlights
  • Arithmetic puzzle gameplay
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Target number challenges
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Undo operation feature
Features
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calculets! Very simple math game for initial arithmetic. Practice math operations: Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. How to play calculets? START: Upon starting, after choosing one of the three available levels, you will find: - 6 numbers inside bubbles, in the central square - one more number (the "target number"), at the bottom right of the screen WIN: To win you have to reach the "target number", combining the numbers inside the bubbles with the available mathematical operations: + addition - subtraction × multiplication ÷ division HOW THE BUBBLES COMBINE: Drag two bubbles, one after the other, to the box with the + symbol, and they will automatically merge into a new bubble with the number corresponding to their sum. And the same for subtracting, multiplying or dividing: drag the bubbles to the boxes marked -, × & ÷ . sssshhh ... a tip: To undo an operation: double-tap a pink bubble to re-divide it into the two original bubbles. Play calculets!

About

Multiply Mate

Master multiplication tables with an engaging and efficient mobile application. Designed for students of all levels, it transforms rote memorization into a fun and quick learning experience on your phone or tablet.

Highlights
  • Learn multiplication tables
  • Engaging learning methods
  • Quick and fun practice
  • Suitable for primary and high school
  • Mobile and tablet friendly
Features
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Unlock the power of multiplication with this innovative app that is designed to make learning times tables a breeze for primary school and high school students. Say goodbye to tedious drills and hello to an exciting, quick, and fun way to ace your times tables, right on your phone or tablet!

Screenshots

calculets2 screens
Multiply Mate3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Multiply Mate at none against calculets's shown. Multiply Mate also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). calculets's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

calculets ships an update every 2 months, Multiply Mate every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
calculets versus Multiply Mate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametercalculetsMultiply Mate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (38 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJaime C. CarriedoJon Booth

Customer experience

calculets

All ratings38 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative6.8%

Multiply Mate

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

calculets

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Progress reset from 35 to 4
  • Cannot change division setting for a child

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add levels for 15
  • Add extra for diamonds
  • Specify ages/grades instead of child descriptions
  • Provide options for those who don't know

Multiply Mate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

calculets

No in-app purchases

None

Multiply Mate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is calculets free?
calculets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Multiply Mate free?
Multiply Mate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do calculets or Multiply Mate have ads?
calculets shows ads; Multiply Mate does not.
Which is updated more often, calculets or Multiply Mate?
calculets ships an update every 2 months, and Multiply Mate every 7 months. Most recently, calculets was updated on November 2, 2026 and Multiply Mate on November 3, 2026.

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