# Times Tables Challenge vs MultiBuddy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MultiBuddy at 100% against Times Tables Challenge's 0%. MultiBuddy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Times Tables Challenge's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and ratings volume (39 vs 2). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Times Tables Challenge is free to download; MultiBuddy costs $4.99 up front. Times Tables Challenge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MultiBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

MultiBuddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Times Tables Challenge has 39 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Times Tables Challenge's written reviews are positive against 100% of MultiBuddy's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Times Tables Challenge | MultiBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/times-tables-challenge-game/id1466277089/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multibuddy/id6449202900/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 60 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Rosetta Software Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466277088) | [Daniel Springer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1402417666) |

## What reviewers say

### Times Tables Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/times-tables-challenge-game/id1466277089)

This app helps children learn multiplication tables through engaging games and a unique factorization mode. It offers a fun, child-friendly learning experience with progress tracking and rewards.

**Highlights:** Learning Mode for memorization, Factorise This! unique factorization, Sticker Quiz for rewards, Timed Quiz Mode for speed, 3 difficulty levels, Child-friendly design

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Star Edition | $0.99 | one-time |


### MultiBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multibuddy/id6449202900)

This app transforms times tables practice into an exciting adventure for children aged 5-12. With over 1000 levels, engaging gameplay, and colorful graphics, it makes mastering multiplication fun and boosts confidence.

**Highlights:** 1000+ multiplication levels, Interactive 'Yes/No' gameplay, Lives system for challenge, Point-based scoring, Timed challenges, Colorful graphics, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Times Tables Challenge free?

Times Tables Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MultiBuddy free?

MultiBuddy costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Times Tables Challenge or MultiBuddy?

MultiBuddy is rated higher. Times Tables Challenge averages 4.2 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while MultiBuddy averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Times Tables Challenge or MultiBuddy have ads?

Neither Times Tables Challenge nor MultiBuddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Times Tables Challenge or MultiBuddy?

Times Tables Challenge ships an update every 3 weeks, and MultiBuddy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Times Tables Challenge was updated on November 3, 2026 and MultiBuddy on November 3, 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.*
