Comparison

Project vs ZapMath!

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

Head to head
About

Project

This app aims to assist students with math challenges. Developed by a student for students, it employs accessible language to simplify complex mathematical concepts.

Highlights
  • Student-to-student learning model
  • Accessible language for students
  • Addresses math challenges
  • Designed for young learners
Features
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The mission of the Project: Math++ app is to help kids with the challenges faced in mathematics. Project: Math++ was founded on a student-to-student model: it is written by a student and made for students. Therefore, it uses language that is easy for students to understand.

About

ZapMath!

This app makes math practice engaging for K-5 students with adaptive difficulty and fun learning modes. It covers essential arithmetic operations and provides instant feedback to build confidence. Designed by a parent, it prioritizes a safe and distraction-free learning environment.

Highlights
  • Adaptive difficulty levels
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, fractions
  • Multiple choice and direct entry modes
  • Zen Mode for untimed practice
  • Instant feedback with haptic responses
  • Detailed results and progress tracking
  • 100% safe and free
Features
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ZapMath! - Fun Math Practice for Kids Make math practice exciting for your K-5 student with ZapMath! Created by a dad for his three elementary-aged kids, this completely free app helps children build strong arithmetic skills through engaging, adaptive learning. Perfect for K-5 Students ZapMath is specifically designed for kindergarten through 5th grade students, with content that grows alongside your child's mathematical abilities. Six Essential Math Operations • Addition - Build foundational number sense • Subtraction - Master taking away and differences • Multiplication - Learn times tables with confidence • Division - Understand sharing and grouping • Percentages - Introduce real-world math concepts • Fractions - Visualize parts of a whole Three Adaptive Difficulty Levels • Easy (K-2): Perfect for young learners just starting their math journey • Medium (3-4): Ideal for students building confidence with larger numbers • Hard (5+): Challenge advanced learners with complex problems Flexible Learning Modes • Multiple Choice: Great for building recognition and confidence • Direct Entry: Perfect for practicing precise calculation skills • Surprise Me: Random challenges to keep learning fresh and exciting • Zen Mode: Endless practice without time pressure Smart Features for Better Learning • Optional timer to build speed and fluency • Lightning-fast feedback with satisfying haptic responses • Detailed results with letter grades and time tracking • Encouraging messages that celebrate progress 100% Safe and Free • No ads to distract from learning • No in-app purchases or hidden costs • No data collection - your child's privacy is protected • Created by a parent who understands what families need Why Kids Love ZapMath: The instant feedback, encouraging messages, and variety of challenges make math practice feel more like playing a game than doing homework. Perfect For: • Homeschool families seeking quality math practice • Parents wanting to supplement classroom learning • Teachers looking for engaging math activities • Kids who need extra practice with arithmetic • Students preparing for standardized tests Download ZapMath today and watch your child's confidence in math soar! Made for young mathematicians everywhere.

Screenshots

Project4 screens
ZapMath!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ZapMath! at every 5 days against Project's every 2 weeks. Project's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.6 vs 16.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Project against 5.0 for ZapMath!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Project ships an update every 2 weeks, ZapMath! every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Project versus ZapMath!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProjectZapMath!
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNitin SeshadriSteven Engelbrecht

Customer experience

Project

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ZapMath!

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Project

No in-app purchases

None

ZapMath!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Project free?
Project is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZapMath! free?
ZapMath! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Project or ZapMath!?
Project and ZapMath! are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Project or ZapMath! have ads?
Neither Project nor ZapMath! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Project or ZapMath!?
Project ships an update every 2 weeks, and ZapMath! every 5 days. Most recently, Project was updated on October 8, 2026 and ZapMath! on October 7, 2026.

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