Comparison

Tic Tac Toe Math vs Math Games

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

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About

Tic Tac Toe Math

Features
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Math doesn't have to be boring. Tic Tac Toe Math takes the classic game and injects basic math skills ranging from simple edition to times tables to word problems. Instead of automatically getting an X in a square, kids are challenged to answer a math question within a certain amount of time. And when the robot AI tries to place an O, the child can defend their square by answering a question. Tic Tac Toe Math keeps track of the statistics for the last set of games, so you can check on how well your kid did during the session. ** GREAT FOR KIDS WITH DYSCALCULIA OR WHO GET ANXIOUS WITH MATH ** This app was developed both for kids just learning math and children who get anxious dealing with math problems such as those with dyscalculia. Dyscalculia is a learning condition that makes memorizing math facts more difficult, similar to how some people putting names to faces difficult. The ability to speed up the timer allows parents with kids struggling with dyscalculia to introduce new math facts with a more generous timer and slowly move the timer up as the child gets less anxious solving the problems. ** TIC TAC TOE MATH IS FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE! ** Perhaps the best thing about this educational math game is the amount of settings that can be tweaked. The addition, subtraction, multiplication and division settings each have four "levels" of problems or can be turned off completely. This allows you, the parent, to tailor the experience for your kids. Are you working with a kindergartner or Pre-K? Turn Addition on level 1 and turn off all other math for a good arithmetic workout. Want to work on your 3rd or 4th grade student's memorization of times tables? Turn on Multiplication to the appropriate level and then dial the timer down to 4 or 6 seconds. The timer can be set to as low as 2 seconds or turned off completely. When mixing multiplication and division with addition and subtraction, the timer automatically adjusts, giving slightly more time for the harder questions. ** TIC TAC TOE MATH HAS WORD PROBLEMS ** I found that while my daughter faced down arithmetic like a champion, she had problems with word problems, which is why I transformed my old Tic Tac Toe Times Tables app into a full-scale math app and included word problems. The randomly-generated word problems offer a fair amount of variety and can help teach fundamental skills for working on word problems. The word problems can be turned on to show up alongside normal math questions (with an extended timer to give kids time to read the problem), or you can turn on 'just' word problems. ** CONCENTRATE ON THE OPERATOR! ** Word problems also have a setting that skips the arithmetic and allows the student to answer with the operator (plus. minus, times, division). This allows parent and child to work on the fundamental skill of determining what the question is asking without bothering with the math. THE WORD PROBLEM FORMULA: What helped with my daughter was to take the following steps through the word problem: 1) Read the question 2) Imagine what is happening 3) Are there groups? 4) Do we know the largest number? If there are groups ("puts 7 bananas in a box". etc.) and we don't know the largest number, it is multiplication. If we do know the largest number, it is division. If there are no groups and we don't know the largest number, it is addition. If we do know the largest number, it is subtraction. This method was derived from working with number bonds in Singapore math, but can be adapted to other math curriculum.

About

Math Games

Enhance your arithmetic abilities with interactive math practice. This app offers various game modes and difficulty levels to improve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills for all ages.

Highlights
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division practice
  • Mixed operations mode
  • Choice, Enter, and Flash Cards game modes
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • User-friendly tips
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Do you want to boost your math skills? Math Flashcards is a great practice tool designed for people of all ages and proficiency levels. With user-friendly tips, comprehensive practice sets, and different game modes, you'll unleash your arithmetic potential in no time. The app offers different levels to keep you engaged as you progress. The app supports all four of the major arithmetic operations - as well as a mixed operations mode that randomly shows all types of problems: - Addition - Subtraction - Multiplication - Division There are three different modes to make math problem solving more interesting: - Choice: choose the correct answer - Enter: type the results of your mental calculations - Flash Cards: review what you've learned From addition and subtraction to multiplication, division, and a mixed operations mode, we've got your arithmetic needs covered. Get ready to improve your math skills and conquer each new challenge with confidence! You can start counting right away — one level, one mode, and 4 math operations are free to try! Want more? Unlock the full experience anytime with a subscription. Terms of Use: https://playandlearngames.com/termsofuse

Screenshots

Tic Tac Toe Math4 screens
Math Games4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tic Tac Toe Math at none against Math Games's 7. Tic Tac Toe Math also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). Math Games's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Math Games sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Tic Tac Toe Math asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tic Tac Toe Math ships an update every 6 months, Math Games every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tic Tac Toe Math versus Math Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTic Tac Toe MathMath Games
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (1.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—65.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—1.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB243 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel NationsPLAY AND LEARN EDUCATIONAL GAMES FOR KIDS PLEI END LERN EDYUKESHINAL GEIMS FO KIDS, TOO

Bugs and requests

Tic Tac Toe Math

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Math Games

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezing reported
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • More variety of math topics and exercises

In-app purchases

None

Tic Tac Toe Math

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Math Games

Subscriptions6
  • Maths games and times tables3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Weekly Access3 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Math games for kids and adults3 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • Weekly Access3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Math games and flash cards3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Math cards: learn basic math3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Tic Tac Toe Math free?
Tic Tac Toe Math is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Math Games free?
Math Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tic Tac Toe Math or Math Games have ads?
Neither Tic Tac Toe Math nor Math Games shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tic Tac Toe Math or Math Games?
Tic Tac Toe Math ships an update every 6 months, and Math Games every 5 weeks. Most recently, Tic Tac Toe Math was updated on October 16, 2026 and Math Games on October 18, 2026.

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