Osmo Math Buzz vs Musical Multiplication
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Osmo Math Buzz
Engage in collaborative math practice with up to four players, solving equations to overcome challenges and collect rewards. Designed for children aged 6-10, this app transforms screen time into hands-on learning through interactive play.
- Team-based math practice
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication
- Collaborative play
- Hands-on learning system
- Ages 6-10
- Tangible play with digital learning
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With your team of up to 4 players, solve math equations to get past unfriendly bugs and collect all of the honey in the garden. TEAM UP TO PRACTICE YOUR MATH SKILLS Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication and teamwork with a friend! EXPLORE CORE LEARNING SUBJECTS THROUGH PLAY Designed for children ages 6-10 to build skills through fun collaborative play. TURN SCREEN TIME INTO LEARNING TIME Osmo’s unique technology transforms your tablet into a hands-on learning system! *Play your favourite Osmo Math Buzz on both iPhone and iPad! Use your iPhone with the Osmo Base for iPad and Numbers tiles - each can be found at playosmo.com. * Please see our device compatibility list here: https://support.playosmo.com/hc/articles/115010156067 *Requires the Osmo Base for iPad and Numbers tiles. Each sold separately or as part of Osmo Genius Starter Kit. Learn more by visiting www.playosmo.com. ABOUT OSMO -- 21ST CENTURY PLAY AND LEARNING Osmo combines healthy screen time and tangible play to make learning engaging and fun. Every Osmo game uses physical action and reflective artificial intelligence technology for digital learning in the real world. Help your child become more confident, thoughtful, and creative with Osmo.
Musical Multiplication
Master multiplication with catchy, original songs designed for elementary-aged children. This app uses the power of music to make memorization fun and effective, with interactive learning and progress tracking to keep kids motivated.
- 42 original multiplication songs
- Music-based learning for faster memorization
- Interactive learning with progress tracking
- Mastery tracking for individual progress
- Multiple student profiles
- Offline accessibility
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Introducing the Musical Multiplication app from The Good and the Beautiful! Music makes learning stick—and now your kids can master multiplication through fun, catchy songs! With 42 entirely original songs, this app turns essential math skills into unforgettable tunes, making memorization easy and enjoyable. Research shows that music activates several brain centers at once, helping children memorize faster and retain information longer. Sing along, learn faster, and remember longer! With mastery tracking, your child can see their progress and celebrate every milestone, making learning interactive and motivating. This all-in-one app combines the power of music to help your child master multiplication—wherever you go! Main Features: 42 Original Songs: Catchy tunes that turn multiplication into something your child will never forget. Music-Based Learning: Proven to help kids memorize faster and retain information longer. Interactive Learning: Your child doesn’t just listen—they actively engage with the songs and track their progress. Mastery Tracking: Celebrate progress and identify learning gaps as your child advances. Multiple Student Profiles: Create up to 6 unique student profiles, so each child can have their own personalized progress tracking. Accessible Anywhere: Learn at home or on the go, with offline capabilities. Perfect for Ages 6-12: Designed to help elementary-aged kids master multiplication. Download Musical Multiplication today and watch your child’s math skills soar! Standard Apple End User License Agreement (EULA) applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Musical Multiplication at 75% against Osmo Math Buzz's 13%. Musical Multiplication also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.0) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Osmo Math Buzz sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Musical Multiplication sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Musical Multiplication holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 143 and 141 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Osmo Math Buzz's written reviews are positive against 75% of Musical Multiplication's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Osmo Math Buzz | Musical Multiplication |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (143 ratings) | 4.3 (141 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 143 — better | 141 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 264 MB | 230 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tangible Play | The Good and the Beautiful LLC |
Customer experience
Osmo Math Buzz
Musical Multiplication
User reviews
Osmo Math Buzz
From 143 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Teaches numbers and strategy
- 🤝 Good for multiplayer
- 💰 Nice price (for some)
- 🧠 Challenges children
Room to improve
- 🐛 Freezes on startup
- 🐛 App won't load
- 🐛 Crashes mid-game
- 🐛 Progress lost on crash
- 🐛 Unreliable login
Musical Multiplication
From 141 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Engaging and useful for kids
- 👍 Makes memorization fun and effective
- 👍 Helps kids learn multiplication facts
- 👍 Catchy songs that get stuck in kids' heads
Room to improve
- 💰 App may be a bit expensive for its simplicity
- 📱 Not available on computers, only mobile devices
- 🤔 Methodology may be confusing or ineffective for some kids
Bugs and requests
Osmo Math Buzz
Reported bugs
10 issues- App freezes on Osmo logo
- App does not load
- App crashes during gameplay
- Lost progress after crashes
- Login issues and purchase restoration problems
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- Reader not recognizing tiles
- Screen freezes after selecting base
- App not loading past white Osmo screen
- Progress data disappeared
- IAP unlock button not working
Requested features
8 requests- Fix the app loading issue
- Improve app stability
- Make the game more engaging
- Provide clearer instructions
- Ensure progress is saved
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- Make trial cancellation easier
- Address wasp behavior randomness
- Update app for current devices
Musical Multiplication
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login issues and inability to save student profiles
- Restrictions on retrying questions
Requested features
2 requests- Ability to create custom playlists of specific multiplication facts
- More content and features beyond just the songs
In-app purchases
Osmo Math Buzz
- 3-day trial of Math BuzzFree
- Unlock Math Buzz$24.99
Musical Multiplication
- Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
- Annual subscription$26.991 Year
- Unlimited one-time purchase$35.99
Questions
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