# Osmo Stories vs Math

The clearest difference is rating: Math at 4.5 against Osmo Stories's 3.8. Math also leads on ratings volume (8K vs 155) and review sentiment (48% vs 32%). Osmo Stories's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Math sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Osmo Stories asks for nothing beyond the download.

Math holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Math has 8K ratings behind it against 155, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Osmo Stories's written reviews are positive against 48% of Math's.

Osmo Stories ships an update every 2 months, Math monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Osmo Stories | Math |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-stories/id1439615012/reviews) | **[4.5 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-teach-monster-numbers/id1507984567/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 155 | **8K** |
| Positive reviews | 32.0% of reviews | **47.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 442 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tangible Play](https://appshunter.io/developer/799157444) | [Teach Your Monster](https://appshunter.io/developer/828392049) |

## What reviewers say

### Osmo Stories

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-stories/id1439615012)

This app encourages children to use creativity and critical thinking to solve problems by mixing and matching outfits. It provides instant feedback and rewards as kids progress through adventures, fostering problem-solving skills.

**Highlights:** Creative outfit matching, Critical thinking challenges, Problem-solving activities, Instant feedback and rewards, Interactive storytelling adventures

**In-app purchases:** none


### Math

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-teach-monster-numbers/id1507984567)

This app offers engaging math learning games for children, focusing on numbers up to 20. It features 15 mini-games with 150 levels designed for progressive learning, covering essential math skills from counting to basic arithmetic. The game adapts to each child's pace and aligns with common core standards.

**Highlights:** 15 captivating mini-games, 150 levels for progressive learning, Covers addition, subtraction, counting, and more, Adapts to child's learning pace, Aligned with common core standards, No ads

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Number Skills: Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Number Skills: Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Number Skills: Annual | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great learning game
- 🎨 Awesome graphics and characters
- 💡 Engaging and fun for kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Login and account issues
- ⏱️ Slow and laggy performance
- 💰 Transitioned from free to paid

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to progress past certain levels
- Sound issues and complete loss of audio
- Login and account problems

**Requested features**

- Add more advanced math levels
- Improve sound and stability
- Allow parents to set starting levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Osmo Stories free?

Osmo Stories is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Math free?

Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Osmo Stories or Math?

Math is rated higher. Osmo Stories averages 3.8 out of 5 from 155 ratings, while Math averages 4.5 from 8K ratings.

### Do Osmo Stories or Math have ads?

Neither Osmo Stories nor Math shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Osmo Stories or Math?

Osmo Stories ships an update every 2 months, and Math monthly. Most recently, Osmo Stories was updated on November 4, 2026 and Math on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
