Multiplication vs FocusBuddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Multiplication
This app makes learning multiplication fun with interactive games and multiple practice modes. It offers a progressive journey through times tables with rewards and challenges for kids. Parents can track progress and choose from flexible subscription options.
- Interactive game modes
- Multiplication challenges
- 2-player battles
- Audio, verbal, and tactile learning
- Customizable training
- Achievement system
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Learning times tables has never been so fun and easy! Times Tables and Friends' entertaining game interface and 5 interactive modes finally gets kids excited about learning multiplication up to 20x20. • Game Mode: Take your hamster on a balloon adventure across 20 multiplication worlds. Kids will love progressing forward in their times tables journey as they collect stars and uncover each new worlds. • Challenge: Practice times tables against a timer and use fun bonuses to reach the highest score. Can you get to the top of the leaderboard? • 2-Player: Challenge family and friends to a split-screen, multiplication battle! • Learning: Complete audio, verbal and tactile modules to strengthen your memory of each individual problem. • Training: Select and practice the problems you need help with most. • Achievements: Kids stay motivated by collecting stars and badges as they progress through each activity. Ready to become a multiplication master? Let’s get started! Subscription Details To give you a good look at our learning experience, we offer a free 3-day trial. After the trial, you can choose to subscribe on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis. Just in case you change your mind, you can cancel your subscription easily through your iTunes settings. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at the end of the 3-day free trial, unless canceled. • Each plan auto-renews until canceled 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • Don't want to auto-renew? Just turn off auto-renew in your user account settings. Your account will be automatically canceled at the end of the subscription period.
FocusBuddy
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FocusBuddy is a friendly learning companion built especially for children with ADHD — short sessions, big rewards, and a fox mascot cheering every step of the way. Designed around the needs of kids who struggle to sit still, FocusBuddy breaks learning into tiny, achievable wins. Every tap earns a star. Every star unlocks something cool. No frustration. No walls of text. Just play, focus, and celebrate. --- FOCUS TIMER Pick a session length (5 to 25 minutes) and choose your buddy mascot — fox, panda, lion, koala, or frog. A colourful animated ring counts down the time. A gentle warning sound plays at 3 seconds remaining, then a fanfare and star reward when the session is done. Perfect for homework time, reading, or any task that needs a little structure. TASKS Big tasks are broken into small, checkable steps so nothing feels overwhelming. Tap each step as it's done and watch the progress dots fill up. Complete a whole task and earn +3 stars plus a celebration. A daily reset button keeps things fresh. THREE MINI-GAMES (all under 2 minutes) • Math Blitz — 10 quick-fire maths questions with a countdown timer per question. Four bold answer buttons in fun colours. Perfect for number practice without the pressure. • Memory Match — flip 16 emoji cards to find all 8 pairs. A classic concentration game that rewards attention and focus. • Word Puzzle — unscramble shuffled letters to spell the word. Tap a letter to place it, tap Clear to start over. An emoji hint on every card keeps it achievable. All games award 1–5 stars based on performance, giving kids a goal to reach for. REWARDS Stars earned across all activities go into a running total. Unlock 6 achievements and spend stars in the Theme Shop to unlock Ocean, Forest, and Sunset colour themes. PARENT-FRIENDLY • No ads, ever • No in-app purchases — stars are earned, not bought • No internet connection required • No account or sign-up needed • No personal information collected • All data stays on the device
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FocusBuddy at none against Multiplication's 3. Multiplication's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Multiplication sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. FocusBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Multiplication | FocusBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 161 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mobilaxy | Secure Working |
In-app purchases
Multiplication
- Times Tables Genius - Monthly$3.991 Month
- Times Tables Ninja - 3 Months$6.993 Months
- Times Tables Master - Yearly$9.991 Year
FocusBuddy
No in-app purchases
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