Comparison

Multiplication vs MultiBuddy

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

Head to head
About

Multiplication

Master multiplication tables with this ad-free app. It offers algorithmic question generation, advanced insights, and encouraging feedback to help you become an expert quickly. Practice tables 1-12 with various quiz and timing options.

Highlights
  • Multiplication tables 1-12
  • Algorithmic question generation
  • Advanced statistics and insights
  • Customizable quiz modes
  • Timed practice intervals
  • Global rankings
  • Encouraging feedback
Features
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Multiply works offline. Privacy-first by design. No accounts. No ads. No tracking. No third-party SDKs. No data leaves the device. Game Center is optional. Pick the facts your child needs to practice, start a quick round, and see where they’re improving. Multiply keeps practice simple: clean drills, friendly feedback, progress tracking, achievements, and mistake review that helps kids focus on the facts they missed. Start free with: • Multiplication tables 1–12 • 10-question practice rounds • Today’s Drill - a rotating daily mix • Per-table accuracy stats • One profile • Color palettes Unlock Multiply Plus with one simple purchase: • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions • Custom quiz lengths: 10, 20, or 50 questions • Adjustable timers: off, 30s, 60s, or 120s • Practice any combination of tables • Mistake review for recently missed questions • Equation heatmap to spot the exact facts each child struggles with • Round-by-round history • Up to 3 profiles per device • 25 achievements across six categories Built for real practice: • Kids keep trying until they find the right answer • Streaks reward first-try answers, not random tapping • Friendly cheers and gentle haptics • Light and dark mode

About

MultiBuddy

This app transforms multiplication practice into an exciting adventure for children aged 5-12. With thousands of levels, engaging gameplay, and colorful graphics, it makes mastering times tables fun and confidence-building.

Highlights
  • 1000 levels of multiplication practice
  • Interactive 'Yes/No' gameplay
  • Lives system for challenge
  • Score points and beat the timer
  • Colorful and engaging graphics
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Welcome to MultiBuddy, the ultimate app to help kids master their times tables in a fun and exciting way! With MultiBuddy, practicing multiplication becomes a thrilling adventure. Perfect for kids aged 5-12, this app makes learning times tables easy and enjoyable! FEATURES: - 1000 LEVELS OF FUN: Practice times tables from 1 to 1000! Each level focuses on one number—Level 1 lets you practice 1, Level 2 lets you practice 2, and so on up to Level 1000. - SIMPLE AND ENGAGING: See a number and decide if it's a multiple of the number you’re practicing. Tap "Yes" or "No" to answer! - LIVES SYSTEM: You start with a few lives for each level. Make too many mistakes, and you'll need to try again. Stay focused and keep going! - SCORE POINTS: Each correct answer earns you points. The goal for each level is to reach 1,000 points. Can you achieve it? - BEAT THE TIMER: Race against the clock to make it even more exciting. How fast can you go while getting the answers right? - COLORFUL GRAPHICS: Bright, cheerful visuals make learning a joy. - TRACK YOUR PROGRESS: See how you’re improving with each level. Can you reach level 1000? WHY KIDS AND PARENTS LOVE MULTIBUDDY: - BOOSTS CONFIDENCE: Kids gain confidence as they see their scores improve. - ENCOURAGES PRACTICE: The game-like structure keeps kids coming back for more practice. - EDUCATIONAL AND FUN: Blends learning with play, making times tables practice something to look forward to. Download MultiBuddy today and make times tables practice an exciting adventure! GET READY TO MULTIPLY THE FUN!

Screenshots

Multiplication4 screens
MultiBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Multiplication at Free against MultiBuddy's $4.99. Multiplication also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 2). MultiBuddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On update cadence, ads, 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

Multiplication is free to download; MultiBuddy costs $4.99 up front. Multiplication sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MultiBuddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MultiBuddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Multiplication has 3.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Multiplication's written reviews are positive against 100% of MultiBuddy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multiplication ships an update every 5 weeks, MultiBuddy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Multiplication versus MultiBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiplicationMultiBuddy
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (3.3K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.3K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChimpanzee, LLCDaniel Springer

Customer experience

Multiplication

All ratings3,228 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive90.4%
Neutral6.7%
Negative3.0%

MultiBuddy

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Multiplication

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Resetting progress when getting one question wrong
  • Inconsistent performance on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more difficulty levels
  • Allow selecting specific multiplication facts
  • Provide hints or step-by-step guidance
  • Implement a progress tracking system

MultiBuddy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Multiplication

One-time1
  • Premium Version$6.99
None

MultiBuddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Multiplication free?
Multiplication is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MultiBuddy free?
MultiBuddy costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Multiplication or MultiBuddy?
MultiBuddy is rated higher. Multiplication averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while MultiBuddy averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Multiplication or MultiBuddy have ads?
Neither Multiplication nor MultiBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Multiplication or MultiBuddy?
Multiplication ships an update every 5 weeks, and MultiBuddy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Multiplication was updated on October 24, 2026 and MultiBuddy on October 17, 2026.

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