# Fast Math vs Mental Math Practice & Games

Fast Math and Mental Math Practice & Games both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Mental Math Practice & Games's written reviews are positive against 67% of Fast Math's. Mental Math Practice & Games also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (25 vs 2). Fast Math's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fast Math sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Mental Math Practice & Games sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Fast Math against 4.9 for Mental Math Practice & Games. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mental Math Practice & Games has 25 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Fast Math's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mental Math Practice & Games's.

Fast Math ships an update every 4 months, Mental Math Practice & Games every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fast Math | Mental Math Practice & Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-math-tips-and-tricks/id1463433291/reviews)** | [4.9 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mental-math-practice-and-games/id6478062751/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **25** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 9 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mathieu Bolard](https://appshunter.io/developer/355839736) | [Jeffrey Holliday](https://appshunter.io/developer/382922569) |

## What reviewers say

### Fast Math

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-math-tips-and-tricks/id1463433291)

Master mental arithmetic with 59 lessons on addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Improve your calculation speed and accuracy through engaging training modes and friendly competition.

**Highlights:** 59 mental arithmetic lessons, Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division tips, Calculation checking techniques, Timed training mode, Game Center comparison

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Turbo Boost | $0.99 | one-time |
| Perfect Squares | $0.99 | one-time |
| Divisibility | $0.99 | one-time |
| Casting Out Nines | $0.99 | one-time |
| Casting Out Elevens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Sections | $3.99 | one-time |


### Mental Math Practice & Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mental-math-practice-and-games/id6478062751)

Sharpen your arithmetic skills with timed challenges and interactive lessons. Compete with friends on leaderboards or practice independently to improve speed and accuracy across various math operations. The app adapts to your skill level, from basic facts to complex calculations.

**Highlights:** Timed math challenges, Interactive step-by-step lessons, Leaderboard competition, Progress tracking and streaks, Adaptive difficulty levels, Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division practice

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Practice Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Practice (6 Months) | $8.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Practice (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fast Math free?

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

### Is Mental Math Practice & Games free?

Mental Math Practice & Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fast Math or Mental Math Practice & Games?

Fast Math is rated higher. Fast Math averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Mental Math Practice & Games averages 4.9 from 25 ratings.

### Do Fast Math or Mental Math Practice & Games have ads?

Neither Fast Math nor Mental Math Practice & Games shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fast Math or Mental Math Practice & Games?

Fast Math ships an update every 4 months, and Mental Math Practice & Games every 5 days. Most recently, Fast Math was updated on October 12, 2026 and Mental Math Practice & Games on October 24, 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.*