Comparison

Tackling Tables vs MTC

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

Head to head
About

Tackling Tables

Master multiplication and division facts through engaging gameplay. This app emphasizes number relationships for effective learning. It offers multiple modes and progress tracking for students of all levels.

Highlights
  • Master times tables and inverse operations
  • Focus on number relationships
  • Learn, Play, and Test modes
  • Progress tracking
  • Playable on any device
  • Extension tests
Features
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Welcome to Tackling Tables - a brilliant way to master times tables and the inverse! By playing Tackling Tables, students see the power of number relationships rather than times tables in isolation. This is a fun and effective way to help them learn multiplication and the corresponding division facts β€œoff by heart”. * 3 Modes – Learn/Play/Test * See your progress * Play anywhere, anytime, and on any device * Have a go at the huge range of extension tests

About

MTC

This app simulates the KS2 National Curriculum Assessments for multiplication tables. It provides timed practice with 25 questions, mimicking the official test's timing and question distribution. A printable answer sheet helps identify areas needing improvement.

Highlights
  • KS2 National Curriculum Assessment simulation
  • Timed practice sessions (6 seconds per question)
  • 25 questions per test
  • Printable detailed answer sheet
  • Familiarizes users with test layout and timing
  • Identifies known multiplication tables
Features
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Our Multiplication Tables Check follows the exact specification as laid out in the KS2 National Curriculum Assessments published by the Standards & Testing Agency. There will be 25 questions with 6 seconds to answer and with a 3 second gap between questions. We also follow the exact specification on the minimum and maximum number of questions taken from each times table. We have designed this check to allow children to become familiar with the layout and timing so they can gain confidence before taking the real check. They will also be able to find the quickest way of inputting answers and even try it on different devices. Now we come to the important bit: the beauty of our check is that there is a detailed answer sheet which is printable and shows exactly which tables are known.

Screenshots

Tackling Tables3 screens
MTC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MTC at 100% against Tackling Tables's 57%. MTC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Tackling Tables's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 21 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Tackling Tables sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MTC asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tackling Tables ships an update monthly, MTC every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 4 level
Tackling Tables versus MTC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTackling TablesMTC
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews β€” better
Update frequencyMonthly β€” betterEvery 21 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size76 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmpresa LimitedRoute One Network Limited

Customer experience

Tackling Tables

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

MTC

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tackling Tables

One-time1
  • App Purchase$7.95
None

MTC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tackling Tables free?
Tackling Tables is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MTC free?
MTC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tackling Tables or MTC have ads?
Neither Tackling Tables nor MTC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tackling Tables or MTC?
Tackling Tables ships an update monthly, and MTC every 21 months. Most recently, Tackling Tables was updated on September 14, 2026 and MTC on September 25, 2026.

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