Comparison

MathMinds vs Mental Math Puzzles & Practice

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

Head to head
About

MathMinds

Features
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MathMinds: Puzzle Quiz turns everyday math into fast, satisfying brain training. Five distinct puzzle modes, clean and colorful design, and instant right/wrong feedback on every answer — no clutter, no distractions, just focused practice you can pick up for two minutes or twenty. FIVE MODES TO MASTER - Number Sequences — spot the pattern and find the missing number in the series. - Operator Puzzles — decode a custom symbol's hidden rule, then use it to solve the final equation. - Fractions & Ratios — simplify, compare, and convert fractions, percentages, and ratios. - Word Problems — real-world scenarios like speed, pricing, and discounts, each with one clear right answer. - Geometry Snap — areas, perimeters, and the Pythagorean theorem, with a shape icon on every question. BUILT FOR FOCUSED PRACTICE Every round is timed, every card shows exactly how many questions or rounds are ahead before you start, and every answer reveals green or red the instant you tap it, so you always know exactly where you stand. Your score and progress are tracked for every mode, so you can always see how far you've come. MathMinds is free to play and supported by ads. Available in English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Arabic, and Turkish. Whether you're warming up your brain before school, killing five minutes in a waiting room, or just enjoy a good number puzzle, MathMinds has a mode for you.

About

Mental Math Puzzles & Practice

Sharpen your calculation skills with daily mental math exercises designed for adults. Track your progress with a single, comprehensive score and enjoy adaptive difficulty that adjusts to your abilities. Practice anytime, anywhere, even offline.

Highlights
  • Daily 3-minute workouts
  • Adaptive difficulty
  • Mental Math Index score
  • Offline functionality
  • Quick Play for endless practice
  • Operation-specific tracking (Pro)
Features
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Hone Math helps you actually get good at mental math — not with flashcards and gold stars, but by teaching you the method behind every skill, then letting you practice until it clicks. Built for grown-ups who want to feel confident with numbers: splitting a bill, checking a total, working out a discount in your head. Calm, editorial design. No cartoons, no ads. LEARN THE METHOD Every skill starts with the trick — make ten, doubles, multiplying by nine, working out a percentage. See how it works on a clear example, then practice. Miss one and the method comes right back, so you can review it before continuing. MASTER ONE SKILL AT A TIME A clear path from the times tables through addition, subtraction, multiplication tricks, division, percentages, and everyday word problems. Watch each skill move from new to mastered. PLAY YOUR WAY TO NUMBER SENSE Three number puzzles that make practice feel like a game: - Make Ten — clear the board by finding number bonds - Cross-Math — fill a math crossword, from 3x3 up to 10x10 - Construct — build the target number from a tray of tiles Each mode generates fresh puzzles. Hone Pro includes unlimited puzzles. A CALM DAILY HABIT A short Daily Workout keeps your streak alive in about three minutes. Small and consistent beats long and rare. HONE PRO After onboarding, a Hone Pro subscription is required. Choose a monthly or annual plan; eligible new subscribers receive a 3-day free trial with either plan. Hone Pro includes all 66 methods across 9 units, every drill operation—including division, percentages, squares and roots—plus unlimited puzzles and practice, with progress trends over time. WHY HONE - Learn the method, don't just drill - Puzzles that build real number sense - Practice works offline; your practice progress stays on your device - No ads - Hone Pro lets you choose light or dark Learn the method. Practice until it clicks. Works great on iPhone and iPad. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://studioam.art/apps/hone-math/privacy/

Screenshots

MathMinds4 screens
Mental Math Puzzles & Practice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MathMinds at none against Mental Math Puzzles & Practice's 3. Mental Math Puzzles & Practice's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 20 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Mental Math Puzzles & Practice sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MathMinds asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MathMinds ships an update every 20 months, Mental Math Puzzles & Practice every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
MathMinds versus Mental Math Puzzles & Practice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathMindsMental Math Puzzles & Practice
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWAEL KILZIEHHyun Sik Kim

In-app purchases

None

MathMinds

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Mental Math Puzzles & Practice

Subscriptions2
  • Hone Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Hone Pro Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Hone Pro$4.99

Questions

Is MathMinds free?
MathMinds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mental Math Puzzles & Practice free?
Mental Math Puzzles & Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MathMinds or Mental Math Puzzles & Practice have ads?
MathMinds shows ads; Mental Math Puzzles & Practice does not.
Which is updated more often, MathMinds or Mental Math Puzzles & Practice?
MathMinds ships an update every 20 months, and Mental Math Puzzles & Practice every 4 days. Most recently, MathMinds was updated on October 15, 2026 and Mental Math Puzzles & Practice on September 24, 2026.

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