Comparison

Handwriting Mental Math vs Mental Math Fun

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

Mental Math Fun

Features
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Mental Math is a daily arithmetic practice app designed for elementary school kids — parents set the questions, kids answer out loud. FREE CORE PRACTICE - Addition & subtraction within 10/20/100/200, with carrying/borrowing and chained operations - Multiplication & division: times tables, 100/200 range, mixed operations - Choose your own question count, see accuracy and time instantly after each session VIP TRAINING ZONE — 8 advanced drills - Squares (1-20) - Cubes (1-10) - 11-19 multiplication - Powers of 2 (2^1 to 2^10) - Prime number checks (1-100) - "5x" training camp (25×40, 125×8, squares of numbers ending in 5) - Fraction-decimal conversion - Pythagorean triples (10 classic triples, with triangle diagrams) PRINTABLE WORKSHEETS - Horizontal, vertical (including decimals), and fraction layouts - Auto-paginated to fill a page, with a matching answer sheet - Scan a QR code to check answers instantly ACHIEVEMENTS - Multiple achievement tracks: consistency, streaks, personal bests, and training medals - Score 100% on each of the 8 training drills to unlock a stamp; collect all 8 for the ultimate title - Up to 3 profiles, each tracking its own history and best records No personal data is collected. Everything stays on your device and is erased on uninstall. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Handwriting Mental Math4 screens
Mental Math Fun4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Handwriting Mental Math at none against Mental Math Fun's 2. Mental Math Fun's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, 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. Mental Math Fun sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Handwriting Mental Math asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Handwriting Mental Math ships an update fortnightly, Mental Math Fun every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Handwriting Mental Math versus Mental Math Fun: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandwriting Mental MathMental Math Fun
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer娟 秦光 韩

In-app purchases

None

Handwriting Mental Math

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Mental Math Fun

Subscriptions1
  • VIP Zone Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock All Features$4.99

Questions

Is Handwriting Mental Math free?
Handwriting Mental Math is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mental Math Fun free?
Mental Math Fun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Handwriting Mental Math or Mental Math Fun have ads?
Handwriting Mental Math shows ads; Mental Math Fun does not.
Which is updated more often, Handwriting Mental Math or Mental Math Fun?
Handwriting Mental Math ships an update fortnightly, and Mental Math Fun every 2 days. Most recently, Handwriting Mental Math was updated on October 4, 2026 and Mental Math Fun on September 26, 2026.

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