# Math Around vs Join Numbers

The clearest difference is ads: Math Around at none against Join Numbers's shown. Math Around also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 41%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). Join Numbers's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 70). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Math Around sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Join Numbers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Math Around against 4.6 for Join Numbers. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Join Numbers has 19K ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Math Around's written reviews are positive against 41% of Join Numbers's.

Math Around ships an update weekly, Join Numbers every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Math Around | Join Numbers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-around-easy-mathematics/id1477165582/reviews)** | [4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-numbers/id1600488366/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 70 | **19K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 40.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 98 MB | 313 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Azur Interactive Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### Math Around

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-around-easy-mathematics/id1477165582)

Engage in fun math exercises to build problem-solving and logic skills. Progress through levels with over 6000 exercises to master fundamental mathematical operations.

**Highlights:** Learn mathematics, Develop problem solving and logic skills, Study through levels, Master main mathematical operations, Over 6000+ exercises, Practice mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $49.99 | one-time |


### Join Numbers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-numbers/id1600488366)

Collect digits to form the largest number and earn virtual currency. Use your earnings to construct new barracks and train soldiers for a strategic card battle game. Enjoy a unique blend of number collection and combat gameplay.

**Highlights:** Collect digits, Form the largest number, Earn virtual currency, Build tower barracks, Fight in card battles, Use soldiers in combat

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Educational and fun
- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Good for kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Unbalanced gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Gameplay issues (e.g. numbers changing unexpectedly)
- Connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- Reduce ads or offer ad-free version
- Fix bugs and glitches
- Improve gameplay balance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Math Around free?

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

### Is Join Numbers free?

Join Numbers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Math Around or Join Numbers?

Math Around is rated higher. Math Around averages 4.6 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Join Numbers averages 4.6 from 19K ratings.

### Do Math Around or Join Numbers have ads?

Join Numbers shows ads; Math Around does not.

### Which is updated more often, Math Around or Join Numbers?

Math Around ships an update weekly, and Join Numbers every 4 weeks. Most recently, Math Around was updated on September 25, 2026 and Join Numbers on October 15, 2026.

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