Comparison

Mathcat vs MCAT Arcade

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

Head to head
About

Mathcat

Prepare for MCAT math sections with unlimited practice questions and a formula memorization tool. Covers essential math skills and provides categorized formulas with explanations and tricks. Offers a Duolingo-style interface for effective formula learning.

Highlights
  • Unlimited math practice questions
  • Math skills for Chem/Phys and Biochem/Biology
  • Formula list with explanations and tricks
  • Categorized formulas by yield
  • Duolingo-style formula memorization
  • Bookmark favorite formulas
Features
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Mathcat: MCAT has unlimited practice questions to prepare you for the math-without-a-calculator on the Chem/Phys and Biochem/Biology sections. Mathcat: MCAT has 3 sections: 1) Math Practice: Unlimited pure math practice question, so you can practice your mental math without a calculator. These math skills are the same ones you need on the real MCAT: Addition/Subtraction, Multiplication/Division, Exponents, Square Roots, Logs, Scientific Notation, and a touch of Trigonometry. 2) Formulas: A formula list with definitions, explanations, tricks, and more, all categorized by high, medium, or low-yield. Bookmark and practice your favorites (or least favorites). 3) Learn Formulas: A Duolingo-style interface to memorize MCAT-relevant formulas. Practice variables, words, multiple-choice, or fill-in-the-blank, and ensure you don't misremember any formulas on Test Day. 4) More to come! Imminent updates are in development with even more question styles! Contact us with feedback or suggestions. We're here to help you! (MCAT® is a registered trademark of the Association of American Medical Colleges. Test names are the property of the respective trademark holders, none of whom endorse or are affiliated with Happy Cyclops, LLC.)

About

MCAT Arcade

This app combines MCAT practice questions with engaging arcade games. Earn game breaks by answering questions correctly and building study streaks. It uses a reward-based learning system to make studying more effective and enjoyable.

Highlights
  • 1,000+ MCAT-style questions
  • 5 core subjects covered
  • Mixed Review mode
  • Spaced repetition learning
  • 6 unlockable arcade minigames
  • Customizable streak goals
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MCAT Arcade makes studying feel less like studying. Answer real MCAT questions across all 5 subjects, build a streak, and unlock a quick arcade break to reset your focus. It's the study app that rewards you for staying locked in. WHAT'S INSIDE • 1,000+ MCAT-style questions • 5 core subjects: Biology & Biochemistry, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Psychology & Sociology • Mixed Review mode — pull questions from all 5 subjects in one session • Detailed hints on every question • Spaced repetition — questions you miss come back until you nail them • Save tough questions to revisit later • Test day countdown right on the home screen • Customizable streak goal and hint settings • 6 arcade minigames: BrainBreak (block puzzle), Color Sort, 2048, Snake, Brick Breaker, and Bloodstream HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a subject and topic 2. Answer questions, use hints when you need them 3. Hit your streak goal and unlock a minigame 4. Play, reset, and get back to studying sharper THE SCIENCE BEHIND IT Your brain retains more when learning is paired with reward. Every correct answer triggers a small dopamine hit, and earning a game break after a streak reinforces the neural pathways tied to the material you just studied. It's the same loop that makes games addictive — we just pointed it at the MCAT. Traditional study sessions fight your biology. MCAT Arcade works with it. SUBSCRIPTION • 3-day free trial • $6.99/month or $39.99/year after trial • Cancel anytime in App Store settings Built by a med school-bound student who was tired of boring MCAT apps. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mathcat4 screens
MCAT Arcade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MCAT Arcade at 100% against Mathcat's 50%. MCAT Arcade also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3). Mathcat's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Mathcat sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and MCAT Arcade sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MCAT Arcade holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Mathcat's written reviews are positive against 100% of MCAT Arcade's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mathcat ships an update every 2 weeks, MCAT Arcade every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mathcat versus MCAT Arcade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathcatMCAT Arcade
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings36 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHappy Cyclops, LLCKamery Williams

Customer experience

Mathcat

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

MCAT Arcade

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Mathcat

One-time4
  • Premium - 1 week$1.99
  • Premium Access - 1 month$4.99
  • Premium Access - 3 months$7.99
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  • Premium Access - 1 year$9.99
2 purchases

MCAT Arcade

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Mathcat free?
Mathcat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MCAT Arcade free?
MCAT Arcade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mathcat or MCAT Arcade?
MCAT Arcade is rated higher. Mathcat averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while MCAT Arcade averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Mathcat or MCAT Arcade have ads?
Neither Mathcat nor MCAT Arcade shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mathcat or MCAT Arcade?
Mathcat ships an update every 2 weeks, and MCAT Arcade every 10 days. Most recently, Mathcat was updated on October 14, 2026 and MCAT Arcade on October 2, 2026.

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