Comparison

Math 24 vs MathArena

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

Head to head
About

Math 24

This app offers a classic arithmetic puzzle where players combine four numbers using basic operations to reach 24. It features progressive difficulty levels, a timed challenge mode, and integration with Game Center for leaderboards and achievements.

Highlights
  • Combine four numbers to make 24
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Stage mode with 300 levels
  • Speed mode for timed challenges
  • Game Center leaderboards and achievements
  • Help button for difficult questions
Features
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Math 24 - Mental Math Cards is a classical math puzzle game. The game is designed to help people of all skill levels improve their arithmetic abilities and mental math skills. Elementary school students can also play it. But you may not solve some questions even you are a graduate student! ■ How To Play The rules are simple. Combine 4 numbers into 24 by addition(+), subtraction(-), multiplication(×) and division(÷). For example, try to use these 4 numbers: 2048 to make 24. The answer is (2+0)×(4+8)=24. The question is easy, but some questions are much more difficult. You can try this: 6 6 5 9 to make 24. ■ Stage Mode 15 stages and 300 well designed levels in total. The stages are from "Baby" to "King of Math", from easy to difficult. Touch the help button at the top-right corner if you can't solve a question. There are 3 chances to use help button in each stage. ■ Speed Mode 10 random questions! Make 24 as fast as you can! Touch the garbage can button at the top-right corner to change a question. There are 3 chances to change a question in each game. ■ Game Center "Math 24" is fully integrated with Game Center - providing both Leaderboards and Achievements. The Game Center features allow you to test your skills against the rest of the world and to share your scores and accomplishments with friends. ■ Features - Well-designed levels - Best user experience and graphics - Exciting speed mode ■ The App is suitable for you - If you like sudoku, brain training, math game or puzzle game. - If you want to play with friends or family. - If you want to improve you math skills, especially the mental math skills. Have fun!

About

MathArena

Features
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MathArena is a fast-paced math game where you race against the clock to solve equations of increasing difficulty. From simple addition to complex multi-step operations with powers and square roots — how far can you go in 60 seconds? Compete globally, climb the leaderboard, and help your country rise in the rankings. Every correct answer counts. Features: - Progressive difficulty across 7+ levels - Global and country leaderboards - Combo system for bonus points - Tournaments (Premium) - No ads for Premium users Terms of Use: https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/cd090a81-b648-4741-86da-6d4d34ede73b

Screenshots

Math 244 screens
MathArena4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MathArena at none against Math 24's 4. MathArena also leads on ads (none vs shown). Math 24's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence 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 24 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. MathArena asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Math 24 versus MathArena: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath 24MathArena
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeikun DuanDaniel Castro

Bugs and requests

Math 24

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect solutions provided
  • Ads not working properly
  • Syncing issues across devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add negative numbers and more features
  • Option to favorite/save questions
  • Difficulty levels (easy, medium, hard)

MathArena

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Math 24

One-time4
  • 12 Tips$1.39
  • Remove Ads$2.39
  • 20 Tips$2.39
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  • 20 Tips + Remove Ads$3.99
None

MathArena

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math 24 free?
Math 24 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MathArena free?
MathArena is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Math 24 or MathArena have ads?
Math 24 shows ads; MathArena does not.
Which is updated more often, Math 24 or MathArena?
Math 24 ships an update every 6 weeks, and MathArena every 6 weeks. Most recently, Math 24 was updated on October 19, 2026 and MathArena on October 1, 2026.

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