# April Buff vs MathFriends

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: April Buff at none against MathFriends's 17. April Buff also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). MathFriends's advantage is review sentiment (99% vs 72%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MathFriends sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. April Buff asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for April Buff against 4.5 for MathFriends. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 13 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of April Buff's written reviews are positive against 99% of MathFriends's.

April Buff ships an update every 5 weeks, MathFriends monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | April Buff | MathFriends |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/april-buff/id1498580532/reviews)** | [4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathfriends-fun-math-for-kids/id1550930744/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | **98.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 208 MB | 392 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CREVERSE, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/739652504) | [MathMaster](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550930746) |

## What reviewers say

### April Buff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/april-buff/id1498580532)

This app uses augmented reality to make learning English vocabulary fun for elementary students. It offers interactive games, quizzes, and progress tracking linked to a specific curriculum. Users can collect word cards and compete nationally.

**Highlights:** AR-based vocabulary study, Interactive games and quizzes, Collect word and chunk cards, National ranking system, Scan textbook to start games, Linked to Learning Portal

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### MathFriends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathfriends-fun-math-for-kids/id1550930744)

This app offers systematic math learning for elementary students through daily lessons, timed challenges, and video tutorials. It incorporates fun games, avatar customization, and rewards to boost engagement and confidence. Parents can monitor progress in real-time via a connected app.

**Highlights:** Daily systematic learning, Timed math challenges, Learning videos, Math game center, Avatar customization, Parental progress tracking

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 일프로연산 1개월+1개월 이용권 | $24.99 | one-time |
| MathFriends 1 Month Pass | $24.99 | one-time |
| MathFriends 6 + 3 Months Pass | $59.99 | one-time |
| MathFriends 6 + 1 Months Pass | $59.99 | one-time |
| MathFriends 12 + 6 Months Pass | $79.99 | one-time |
| 일프로연산 이벤트 6개월 이용권 | $89.99 | one-time |
| 일프로연산 이벤트 6개월 이용권 (6개월 + 3개월) | $89.99 | one-time |
| MathFriends 6 Month Pass | $89.99 | one-time |
| 일프로연산 6개월 이용권(프로모션) | $94.99 | one-time |
| 일프로연산 6개월 이용권 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 일프로연산 6개월 이용권 (프로모션) | $99.99 | one-time |
| 일프로연산 1년 이용권 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 일프로연산 이벤트 1년 이용권 (1년 + 6개월) | $119.99 | one-time |
| 일프로연산 이벤트 1년 이용권 | $119.99 | one-time |
| MathFriends 12 Months Pass | $119.99 | one-time |
| 일프로연산 2년 이용권 | $129.99 | one-time |
| 일프로연산 1년 이용권 | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is April Buff free?

April Buff is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MathFriends free?

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

### Which has better reviews, April Buff or MathFriends?

April Buff is rated higher. April Buff averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while MathFriends averages 4.5 from 13 ratings.

### Do April Buff or MathFriends have ads?

Neither April Buff nor MathFriends shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, April Buff or MathFriends?

April Buff ships an update every 5 weeks, and MathFriends monthly. Most recently, April Buff was updated on October 29, 2026 and MathFriends on October 29, 2026.

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