Comparison

calculets vs Math Games

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

Math Games

Enhance your arithmetic abilities with interactive math practice. This app offers various game modes and difficulty levels to improve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills for all ages.

Highlights
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division practice
  • Mixed operations mode
  • Choice, Enter, and Flash Cards game modes
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • User-friendly tips
Features
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Do you want to boost your math skills? Math Flashcards is a great practice tool designed for people of all ages and proficiency levels. With user-friendly tips, comprehensive practice sets, and different game modes, you'll unleash your arithmetic potential in no time. The app offers different levels to keep you engaged as you progress. The app supports all four of the major arithmetic operations - as well as a mixed operations mode that randomly shows all types of problems: - Addition - Subtraction - Multiplication - Division There are three different modes to make math problem solving more interesting: - Choice: choose the correct answer - Enter: type the results of your mental calculations - Flash Cards: review what you've learned From addition and subtraction to multiplication, division, and a mixed operations mode, we've got your arithmetic needs covered. Get ready to improve your math skills and conquer each new challenge with confidence! You can start counting right away — one level, one mode, and 4 math operations are free to try! Want more? Unlock the full experience anytime with a subscription. Terms of Use: https://playandlearngames.com/termsofuse

Screenshots

calculets2 screens
Math Games4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: calculets at none against Math Games's 7. calculets also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 66%) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.6). Math Games's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 38). On price, rating 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 Games sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. calculets asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

calculets holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Math Games has 1.6K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of calculets's written reviews are positive against 66% of Math Games's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

calculets ships an update every 2 months, Math Games every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
calculets versus Math Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametercalculetsMath Games
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (38 ratings) — better4.5 (1.6K ratings)
Positive reviews88.6% of reviews — better65.5% of reviews
Number of ratings381.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.2 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB243 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJaime C. CarriedoPLAY AND LEARN EDUCATIONAL GAMES FOR KIDS PLEI END LERN EDYUKESHINAL GEIMS FO KIDS, TOO

Customer experience

calculets

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

Math Games

All ratings1,585 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral5.4%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive65.5%
Neutral5.2%
Negative29.3%

User reviews

calculets

From 38 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for mental math practice
  • 👍 Entertaining and fun game
  • 👍 Helps improve calculation skills
  • 👍 Good for all ages
  • 👍 Hypnotizing bubbles

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Progress reset issue
  • 🐛 Many ads between games
  • 🐛 Difficulty with division
  • 🐛 Doesn't teach anything (for one user)
  • 🐛 Can get tiring

Math Games

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Free with no ads
  • 🚀 Helps with math learning and practice
  • 👍 Kid-friendly and engaging
  • 👍 Useful for homeschooling and supplemental learning

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Some users found the content too easy
  • 💡 Requests for more challenging content or difficulty levels

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

Math Games

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezing reported
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • More variety of math topics and exercises

In-app purchases

None

calculets

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Math Games

Subscriptions6
  • Maths games and times tables3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Weekly Access3 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Math games for kids and adults3 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • Weekly Access3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Math games and flash cards3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Math cards: learn basic math3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is calculets free?
calculets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Math Games free?
Math Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, calculets or Math Games?
calculets is rated higher. calculets averages 4.7 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Math Games averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.
Do calculets or Math Games have ads?
calculets shows ads; Math Games does not.
Which is updated more often, calculets or Math Games?
calculets ships an update every 2 months, and Math Games every 5 weeks. Most recently, calculets was updated on November 2, 2026 and Math Games on October 30, 2026.

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