Comparison

AR Math | arithmetic vs BlockMathAR

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

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About

AR Math | arithmetic

This app uses augmented reality to teach math concepts to children aged 4-7. It includes interactive lessons on numbers, addition, subtraction, and more, with printable cards for hands-on learning.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality math lessons
  • Interactive number and concept learning
  • Printable cards for hands-on practice
  • Supports 9 languages
  • Suitable for remote learning
  • Progress tracking
Features
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A modern Maths learning program with the elements of augmented reality It has been developed for learning and fixing the background and concepts of Maths for children of 4-7 years y.o (for beginners). All you need is: Download and print the cards.You can find the link in the program or http://3dniti.ru/Pdf/Arscore_USA.pdf. The child can solve the tasks in the program by bringing the cards closer to the laptop camera. The program for learning Maths has been developed for children. The program can be extended for distant learning Maths and easily adapted for personal training. The program includes the following units: Maths for little kids: Learning numbers with the help of fingers, learning and writing numbers. We also prepare for school: The program includes: Numbers. Concepts: more, less; Interactive handwriting books; Addition; Subtraction; Multiplication; Division; Multiplication table. The program supports 9 languages (Russian, Ukrainian, English, Spanish, German, Turkish, French, Polish,and Chinese). The Maths learning app uses the front and the main device cameras. To use the app: Download and print the cards. The child can solve the tasks in the program by bringing the cards closer to the laptop camera. The Maths learning program has been developed for children. The program can be extended for distant learning Maths and easily adapted for personal training. About IAP: The app offers an auto-renewing subscription based in-app purchase (IAP) Methodist's method (subscription) allows the teacher to specify the appearance of numbers and expressions, and also create tasks according to the individual training program. Subscription name: Access to metodist's mode; Subscription cost: $2.00 (USD); Subscription duration: 1 month; Terms of Use: You can read your terms of use here for more details: http://arkids.cards/terms_of_use Auto-renewing subscription: You subscription will be renewed every month i.e. you will be charged every month. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hrs before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of the free one month initial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription.

About

BlockMathAR

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BlockMathAR is an interactive AR math game where you use hand gestures to grab colorful 3D blocks floating in the air and answer addition questions. No controllers needed -- just hold up your hands in front of the camera! Use pinch or punch gestures to select blocks and practice math in a whole new way. HOW TO PLAY Hold your hand in front of the camera and your 21 hand joints are tracked in real time. An addition problem appears on screen (e.g. 3 + 4 = ?). Grab the block with the correct answer using a pinch (touch your thumb and index finger) or a punch (swing your hand upward). RULES - Correct answer: +10 points (streak bonuses for consecutive correct answers!) - Wrong answer: -5 points - Answer as many questions as you can within 60 or 120 seconds - Made a mistake? No worries -- the next question appears right away! DIFFICULTY LEVELS Level 1: Answers are single digits (2-9) -- perfect for beginners Level 2: Answers up to two digits (2-18) -- ready for a challenge? RANK SYSTEM 200+ points: S Rank "Block Master" (the ultimate golden rank!) 150+ points: A Rank "Amazing!" 100+ points: B Rank "Great job!" 50+ points: C Rank "Nice!" Below 50: D Rank "Keep trying!" Your scores are saved to the local leaderboard -- compete with family and friends! FUN EFFECTS - 8 colorful 3D blocks spinning and floating in the air - Confetti celebration when you get it right - Explosion effect when you get it wrong - Real-time hand skeleton visualization with 21 tracked joints - Landscape mode for the best view and easy hand tracking REQUIREMENTS - iPhone or iPad (iOS 17 or later) - Device with ARKit and Vision Framework support - Camera access required FOR PARENTS BlockMathAR requires no account registration. All scores and rankings are stored locally on the device and are never sent externally. No ads during gameplay, so your child can focus on learning without distractions. Make math practice fun with hands-on AR learning! PRIVACY POLICY https://relogica.co.jp/blockmathAR/privacy-policy/en/

Screenshots

AR Math | arithmetic4 screens
BlockMathAR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AR Math | arithmetic at none against BlockMathAR's shown. AR Math | arithmetic also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR Math | arithmetic ships an update every 2 weeks, BlockMathAR every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AR Math | arithmetic versus BlockMathAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR Math | arithmeticBlockMathAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size297 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperValeriy Danyukrelogica Inc.

In-app purchases

None

AR Math | arithmetic

No in-app purchases

None

BlockMathAR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AR Math | arithmetic free?
AR Math | arithmetic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BlockMathAR free?
BlockMathAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AR Math | arithmetic or BlockMathAR have ads?
BlockMathAR shows ads; AR Math | arithmetic does not.
Which is updated more often, AR Math | arithmetic or BlockMathAR?
AR Math | arithmetic ships an update every 2 weeks, and BlockMathAR every 3 months. Most recently, AR Math | arithmetic was updated on September 22, 2026 and BlockMathAR on October 5, 2026.

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