Comparison

MicroLector vs Math Kobold

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

Head to head
About

MicroLector

Create and share voice-enabled learning lessons on various subjects. Get help with difficult problems from expert tutors and track your progress with detailed statistics. Ideal for students and educators preparing for exams or admission tests.

Highlights
  • Create voice-enabled microlessons
  • Browse expert-reviewed lessons
  • Scan vocabulary lists for import
  • Get help from expert tutors
  • Track progress with statistics
  • Share lessons and results privately
  • Voice command learning
Features
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MicroLector: Your learning app. Create your own voice-enabled microlessons or browse through our vast collection. For students, teachers and instructors EXPERT-REVIEWED MICROLESSONS Cybersecurity US Citizenship Tests Algebra Course History Fun stuff such as country flags and much more TUTORS Stuck with a difficult problem? Ask a question or take a picture of it and we will deliver a full solution and explanation for several subjects. We're adding tutors weekly, so if your subject is not yet available check back soon. CREATE & SCAN Scan vocabulary lists for easy import Create your own microlesson on your iPhone or iPad to prepare for any exam. Create a list of favorite lessons Extensive statistics Share your created microlesson with anyone privately (Your microlesson can only be accessed with people who have the link) Share your results with colleagues, teachers, parents through the "Result sharing" option FOR TEACHERS/INSTRUCTORS Review your students progress via the "Share results" feature Set push reminders for students who have started but not finished the lesson FOR STUDENTS MicroLector offers you a wide array of microlessons to prepare for your exams or admission tests. All microlessons have been created by experts. VOICE PLAY Go through the question via voice command. The app reads the questions and you can answer only via voice: In the car, on the bike, while doing chores around the house etc. Please review our app and let us know what you enjoy and what we can improve! For suggestions, please write us to team@microlector.com Visit us at http://microlector.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/microlectorapp

About

Math Kobold

Practice mental arithmetic with a fun, step-by-step game. Solve math problems to progress through levels, defeat opponents, and earn rewards. Supports addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with adjustable difficulty.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step mental arithmetic training
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division practice
  • Adjustable number ranges and difficulty levels
  • Reward system with stars and gold chests
  • Adaptive problem generator
  • Engaging gameplay with opponents and music
Features
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Learn quick mental arithmetic step by step with Math Kobold. Fun levels, good music and various rewards create a positive atmosphere for practice and motivate to play again. Join Math Kobold on his journey through the woods and hills and hold off nasty opponents by quickly solving math problems. Before you take off, you choose which kind of problems you want to solve: addition, subtraction, multiplication or division. Then select the number range (up to 10, 20, 50, 100 or 1000) and the Kobold is ready to go. On his journey the Math Kobold meets many creatures that all have one thing in common: He can only pass if he solves the math problem they present. You choose between two possible results by tapping the side of the screen where the correct result appears. And if you ever got one wrong: The Kobold is a tough guy and has more than one life! And at the end of each level a chest of gold is waiting for you and you can advance to the next level or choose a higher speed. So do you think you can make it to the last level with lightning speed? This app has the following motivating features for children in primary school age and beyond: - Supports all basic calculations including multiplication tables - Multiple unlockable difficulty levels provide challenges for all ages and skill levels - The adaptive math problem generator will select easier calculations if you cannot solve some in a row - Random and constant repetition of tasks improves mental arithmetics and times tables skills - The Math Kobold rewards fast selection of results with his legendary 'Yeah'-Move - The more 'Yeah!' moves, the more stars you get for that level - Different gameplay settings and cool music keeps everyone coming back even in times when math is not on top of your list What was important for us when developing the Math Kobold app? 1. Training mental arithmetics and basic math skill should be fun! 2. Create a game that kids would love to play, with math problem solving as the key element to progress in the game. 3. Incorporate the feedback from children (including our own) and parents! 4. Make it challenging enough so that kids really want to work on their math skills. We are happy about any feedback and ideas that you have. Get in touch! Have fun with the Math Kobold on your way to become the fastest mental arithmetics champ on earth (or at least in your neighborhood)!

Screenshots

MicroLector4 screens
Math Kobold4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MicroLector at Free against Math Kobold's $3.99. MicroLector also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Math Kobold's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads 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

MicroLector is free to download; Math Kobold costs $3.99 up front. MicroLector sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Math Kobold asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MicroLector ships an update fortnightly, Math Kobold monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 6, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MicroLector versus Math Kobold: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicroLectorMath Kobold
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB141 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNLTA GmbHKlebert Engineering

Customer experience

MicroLector

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Math Kobold

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

MicroLector

One-time10
  • Solution Mini$1.99
  • Solution$4.99
  • Solution Complex 2$7.99
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  • Premium Lesson Diamond$9.99
  • Solution Complex$9.99
  • Solution Complex 3$14.99
  • Tutoring Service 1$24.99
  • Tutoring Service 2$49.99
  • Tutoring Service 3$69.99
  • Tutoring Service 4$89.99
None

Math Kobold

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MicroLector free?
MicroLector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Math Kobold free?
Math Kobold costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MicroLector or Math Kobold have ads?
Neither MicroLector nor Math Kobold shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MicroLector or Math Kobold?
MicroLector ships an update fortnightly, and Math Kobold monthly. Most recently, MicroLector was updated on June 6, 2026 and Math Kobold on September 21, 2026.

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