Comparison

Handwriting Mental Math vs Pupils Math

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

Head to head
About

Handwriting Mental Math

Features
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1.Five Categories of Operations: The app offers Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, and Mixed Addition/Subtraction. Simply tap any math sign button to instantly refresh and switch to a new set of questions. 2.Three Engaging Modes: Practice math your way! The app provides three powerful modes to master mental math: Handwriting Quiz (write answers directly on screen), Fill-in-the-Blank Quiz (standard interactive inputs), and the classic 24-Game Challenge. 3.Addition Ranges: Includes addition within 10, 20, 30, 50, and 100. Subtraction Ranges: Includes subtraction within 10, 20, 30, 50, and 100. Multiplication Ranges: Includes multiplication within 10, 20, 30, 50, and 100. Division Ranges: Includes division within 30, 50, 100, 200, and 500. Mixed Operations Ranges: Includes mixed addition and subtraction within 10, 20, 30, 50, and 100. 4.100% Offline-First App: This is a standalone application. Aside from the initial download of the handwriting recognition model, it requires absolutely no internet connection for daily use—perfect for a safe, distraction-free learning environment!

About

Pupils Math

This app offers a fun way for children to practice basic arithmetic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It includes mixed calculations for various grades and uses historical records to recommend exercises for improving arithmetic skills. It's designed to be an entertaining math helper for kids.

Highlights
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division practice
  • Mixed calculations for all grades
  • Arithmetic ability improvement recommendations
  • Draft calculation feature
  • Historical performance tracking
Features
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Main functions: -The addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of any number range (0~100). -Mixed calculation of all grades designed according to the outline. -According to the historical records, it is recommended to improve the arithmetic ability. -Draft calculation. It is a good helper for children to improve their math ability in entertainment.

Screenshots

Handwriting Mental Math4 screens
Pupils Math4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Handwriting Mental Math at none against Pupils Math's 1. Pupils Math's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pupils Math sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Handwriting Mental Math asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Handwriting Mental Math ships an update fortnightly, Pupils Math weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Handwriting Mental Math versus Pupils Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandwriting Mental MathPupils Math
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer娟 秦贺 黄

In-app purchases

None

Handwriting Mental Math

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pupils Math

One-time1
  • VIP$0.99

Questions

Is Handwriting Mental Math free?
Handwriting Mental Math is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pupils Math free?
Pupils Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Handwriting Mental Math or Pupils Math have ads?
Handwriting Mental Math shows ads; Pupils Math does not.
Which is updated more often, Handwriting Mental Math or Pupils Math?
Handwriting Mental Math ships an update fortnightly, and Pupils Math weekly. Most recently, Handwriting Mental Math was updated on October 4, 2026 and Pupils Math on October 7, 2026.

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