Comparison

Matsy Abacus vs Mental Math

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

Head to head
About

Matsy Abacus

This educational app helps children master mental arithmetic through engaging games and adaptive trainers. It utilizes abacus techniques, flash cards, and proven methods to boost calculation speed, focus, and memory. Suitable for students, parents, and teachers seeking effective mental math tools.

Highlights
  • Abacus flash cards
  • Multiplication and division trainers
  • Mental math exercises
  • Brother/Friend techniques
  • 5050 mode
  • Speed & accuracy games
  • Adaptive difficulty
Features
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Matsy Abacus – Mental Math Trainers for
Boost mental calculation, focus, and memory through play! Matsy Abacus is an educational app that helps children master mental arithmetic with engaging exercises and adaptive trainers. Mental math, abacus techniques, flash cards, and proven methods like “Brother” and “Friend” — all in one app. Inside the app: * Flash cards for learning the abacus * Trainers for multiplication and division — including times tables * Mental math exercises: addition and subtraction with multiple levels * “Brother”, “Friend”, and “Brother + Friend” techniques — simple explanations and practice * 5050 mode — count from 1 to 100 and back * Speed & accuracy games — improve results daily * Flexible difficulty settings — adapts to your level What is mental arithmetic? Mental arithmetic is a method of mental calculation based on abacus practice. It develops: * Fast mental math * Concentration and attention * Logical and visual thinking * Memory and observation skills Who is it for? * Students in mental arithmetic schools * Math competition participants * Elementary school students (Grades 1–4) * Parents and teachers looking for effective mental math tools Why choose Matsy Abacus? * Simple and clear abacus learning * Fun mini-games and trainers * Suitable for both beginners and advanced users * Train anytime — even short sessions bring results Help your child grow mathematically —
Download Matsy Abacus and start exploring the world of mental math today! Terms of Use: https://mental-workout.github.io/terms_of_use.html Privacy Policy: https://mental-workout.github.io/privacy_policy.html

About

Mental Math

Enhance your arithmetic abilities with daily math challenges. This app offers over 30 difficulty levels, personalized exercises, and progress tracking to help users of all ages improve their calculation speed and accuracy.

Highlights
  • 30+ difficulty levels
  • Personalized exercises
  • Progress tracking
  • Quick sessions
  • User-friendly design
  • Engaging and interactive
Features
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Boost Your Mental Math Skills – Anytime, Anywhere! Sharpen your mental math skills or take on exciting number challenges with the ultimate math-practice companion! Challenge Your Brain: Explore 30+ difficulty levels, from basic addition and subtraction to multiplication tables and division. Perfect for kids, students, and math enthusiasts! Tailored Learning: Progress at your own pace with exercises matched to your skill level. Each level has its own icon to help you track achievements and keep improving. Track Your Progress: Review detailed summaries after each session to spot strengths and areas to improve. Restart levels anytime to aim for perfection! Fun for All Ages: Designed to be engaging, interactive, and rewarding for learners of all ages. Why Choose Us? • Clean, user-friendly design. • Quick sessions to fit any schedule. • Perfect for students, educators, and lifelong learners. Download now and start your journey to mental-math mastery! Practice smarter, calculate faster, and enjoy the challenge. Subscription Information: The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription or turn off auto-renew in your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Support & Policies: • support@ulilab.com • https://ulilab.com • Privacy Policy: https://ulilab.com/privacy • Terms of Use: https://ulilab.com/terms

Screenshots

Matsy Abacus4 screens
Mental Math4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Matsy Abacus at 30 against Mental Math's 5. Matsy Abacus also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.1). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Matsy Abacus sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Mental Math sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Matsy Abacus against 5.0 for Mental Math. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Matsy Abacus has 30 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Matsy Abacus ships an update monthly, Mental Math every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Matsy Abacus versus Mental Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatsy AbacusMental Math
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (30 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better5
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better17.1
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIGOR ILINAndrey Lebedev

Customer experience

Matsy Abacus

All ratings30 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Mental Math

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Matsy Abacus

Subscriptions4
  • Mental Workout Premium Month7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium (6 months)7 Days trial$8.996 Months
  • Matsy Premium Year$9.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Mental Workout Premium Year7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Mental Workout Premium$7.99
10 purchases

Mental Math

Subscriptions9
  • Premium Plus$4.997 Days
  • Premium Plus3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Plus$5.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • Premium Plus$11.993 Months
  • Premium Plus$14.991 Year
  • Premium Plus$17.491 Year
  • Premium Plus$24.991 Year
  • Premium Plus7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Premium Plus7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Plus$39.99

Questions

Is Matsy Abacus free?
Matsy Abacus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mental Math free?
Mental Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Matsy Abacus or Mental Math?
Mental Math is rated higher. Matsy Abacus averages 4.9 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Mental Math averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Matsy Abacus or Mental Math have ads?
Neither Matsy Abacus nor Mental Math shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Matsy Abacus or Mental Math?
Matsy Abacus ships an update monthly, and Mental Math every 3 weeks. Most recently, Matsy Abacus was updated on September 22, 2026 and Mental Math on September 22, 2026.

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