# Fraction Challenge vs Math Games

The clearest difference is ads: Fraction Challenge at none against Math Games's shown. Fraction Challenge also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Math Games's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (82% vs 70%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fraction Challenge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Math Games sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Fraction Challenge against 4.6 for Math Games. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 492 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Fraction Challenge's written reviews are positive against 82% of Math Games's.

Fraction Challenge ships an update every 2 months, Math Games every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fraction Challenge | Math Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fraction-challenge/id1499338364/reviews) | [4.6 (492 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-games-mental-arithmetic/id1563412766/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 492 |
| Positive reviews | 70.1% of reviews | **81.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Didactoons Games SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457185685) | [Pavel Agandeev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563412768) |

## What reviewers say

### Fraction Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fraction-challenge/id1499338364)

Engage in fun math games designed to teach and reinforce fraction operations. Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions through interactive challenges. Compete with friends in multiplayer mode to boost mental calculation skills.

**Highlights:** Fraction representation, Addition and subtraction of fractions, Equivalent fractions, Fraction reduction, Multiplication and division of fractions, Multiplayer mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get the Full version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps with learning fractions
- 🚀 Fun and engaging game
- 💡 Good for practicing and preparing for tests
- 👍 Competitive and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or doesn't open
- 🕰️ Timer is too fast
- 💰 Not free to play

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Login issues

**Requested features**

- Option to remove timer or increase time
- More game modes (e.g., divided fractions, add/subtract fractions, multiply)
- No battery required to play


### Math Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-games-mental-arithmetic/id1563412766)

Enhance mental calculation skills with a variety of algebra and arithmetic puzzles. Suitable for both children learning math and adults seeking brain training, this app offers engaging exercises to improve memory, focus, and speed.

**Highlights:** Algebra games, Arithmetic games, Math quiz games, Mental calculation practice, Memory and focus improvement, Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division exercises

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and educational math games
- 🚀 Efficient for learning math skills
- 💡 Variety of math game modes
- 🧠 Helps improve mental arithmetic
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 💰 Expensive premium version
- ⏱️ Limited time for some levels
- 🤔 Some games too easy or repetitive

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect answers sometimes marked as correct
- Game levels not saving progress properly

**Requested features**

- More advanced math game modes
- Ability to track progress and achievements
- Option to disable ads with a one-time purchase


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fraction Challenge free?

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

### Is Math Games free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fraction Challenge or Math Games?

Fraction Challenge and Math Games are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.5K and 492 ratings respectively.

### Do Fraction Challenge or Math Games have ads?

Math Games shows ads; Fraction Challenge does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fraction Challenge or Math Games?

Fraction Challenge ships an update every 2 months, and Math Games every 11 days. Most recently, Fraction Challenge was updated on September 26, 2026 and Math Games on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*