Comparison

Make 10 vs MathHero

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

Head to head
About

Make 10

This math game helps children practice addition skills by summing numbers to 5 and 10. It's designed for young learners in 1st and 2nd grade who are beginning to memorize sums.

Highlights
  • Practices summing to 5
  • Practices summing to 10
  • Aids 1st and 2nd grade math skills
  • Focuses on memorizing sums
Features
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Make 10 is a math game that practices summing to 5 and 10. Most children start memorizing sums to 10 around 1st grade and 2nd grade.

About

MathHero

This app transforms math practice for children aged 5-10 into an engaging adventure. It helps kids master mental arithmetic through story-driven gameplay, battling monsters and unlocking rewards. The game is customizable to match each child's skill level and grade.

Highlights
  • Story-driven math adventure
  • Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Customizable math topics and difficulty
  • Engaging gameplay with rewards
  • Suitable for Kindergarten to 4th grade
Features
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Help kids ages 5–10 master math facts from first addition to multiplication in a story-driven adventure. Trusted by 5M+ families. No ads. Can math practice be both fun and effective? Welcome to MathHero, the story-driven math game designed to help kids ages 5–10 master mental arithmetic while going on an epic adventure! Whether your child is in Kindergarten or 4th grade, MathHero turns practicing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division into a game they will actually beg to play. Mental math (the ability to do math calculations in one's head) is a crucial skill for primary students—essential for both academic success and daily life. But mastering it takes time, repetition, and practice. MathHero replaces boring worksheets with an engaging, stress-free world, making learning enjoyable and independent for children. **Perfect for Every Grade Level** The game lets you select the exact math facts and operations you would like to master, making it highly customizable for every elementary school grade (K-5): • Kindergarten: Addition and subtraction within 10 • 1st Grade: Addition and subtraction within 20 (Common Core: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.OA.C.5) • 2nd Grade: Two-digit addition and subtraction, multiplication tables (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.OA.B.2) • 3rd Grade: Multiplication and division, addition and subtraction within 100, times tables (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.OA.C.7, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.NBT.A.2) • 4th Grade: Three-digit addition and subtraction **Self-Paced & Parent-Controlled** You can configure the math topics, the type of tasks, and even the speed of the monsters to perfectly match your child's current skill level. **Story-Driven Gameplay** Unlocking different levels, battling monsters, upgrading weapons, and collecting outfits for their character guarantees your child won't become bored. Instead, these rewards constantly motivate them to move forward in their learning journey! Fighting slime monsters is a vastly more entertaining and effective way to achieve daily arithmetic practice than flashcards or traditional quiz apps. Kids from kindergarten all the way up to 4th grade will absolutely love practicing mental math with MathHero! — We would love to hear your feedback. In case you have any questions or comments about the game, please write to us at support@mathhero.net. Terms of Use: https://mathhero.net/terms

Screenshots

Make 103 screens
MathHero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MathHero at 4.6 against Make 10's 4.0. MathHero also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 2). Make 10's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). 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. MathHero sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Make 10 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MathHero holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MathHero has 12K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

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Make 10 versus MathHero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMake 10MathHero
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)4.6 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—84.9% of reviews
Number of ratings212K — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB269 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSharyn EfimoffMathHero Pte. Ltd.

Customer experience

Make 10

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

MathHero

All ratings11,540 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews611 reviews
Positive84.9%
Neutral5.4%
Negative9.7%

Bugs and requests

Make 10

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

MathHero

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • Unclear trial period and subscription details

Requested features

4 requests
  • More game modes and levels
  • Ability to track progress and achievements
  • Improved feedback and guidance for wrong answers
  • Option for one-time purchase instead of subscription

In-app purchases

None

Make 10

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

MathHero

Subscriptions8
  • Math&Logic Program7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Math&Logic Program$6.991 Month
  • Math&Logic Program7 Days trial$8.991 Month
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  • Math&Logic Program7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Math&Logic Program7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Math&Logic Program$59.991 Year
  • Math&Logic Program7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Math&Logic Program7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Math (Full Game)$4.99

Questions

Is Make 10 free?
Make 10 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MathHero free?
MathHero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Make 10 or MathHero?
MathHero is rated higher. Make 10 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MathHero averages 4.6 from 12K ratings.
Do Make 10 or MathHero have ads?
Neither Make 10 nor MathHero shows ads.

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