MathHero vs Fluent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MathHero
This app transforms math practice for children aged 5-10 into an engaging adventure. It helps kids master mental arithmetic through story-driven gameplay, battling monsters and unlocking rewards. The game is customizable to match each child's skill level and grade.
- Story-driven math adventure
- Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
- Customizable math topics and difficulty
- Engaging gameplay with rewards
- Suitable for Kindergarten to 4th grade
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Help kids ages 5–10 master math facts from first addition to multiplication in a story-driven adventure. Trusted by 5M+ families. No ads. Can math practice be both fun and effective? Welcome to MathHero, the story-driven math game designed to help kids ages 5–10 master mental arithmetic while going on an epic adventure! Whether your child is in Kindergarten or 4th grade, MathHero turns practicing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division into a game they will actually beg to play. Mental math (the ability to do math calculations in one's head) is a crucial skill for primary students—essential for both academic success and daily life. But mastering it takes time, repetition, and practice. MathHero replaces boring worksheets with an engaging, stress-free world, making learning enjoyable and independent for children. **Perfect for Every Grade Level** The game lets you select the exact math facts and operations you would like to master, making it highly customizable for every elementary school grade (K-5): • Kindergarten: Addition and subtraction within 10 • 1st Grade: Addition and subtraction within 20 (Common Core: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.OA.C.5) • 2nd Grade: Two-digit addition and subtraction, multiplication tables (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.OA.B.2) • 3rd Grade: Multiplication and division, addition and subtraction within 100, times tables (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.OA.C.7, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.NBT.A.2) • 4th Grade: Three-digit addition and subtraction **Self-Paced & Parent-Controlled** You can configure the math topics, the type of tasks, and even the speed of the monsters to perfectly match your child's current skill level. **Story-Driven Gameplay** Unlocking different levels, battling monsters, upgrading weapons, and collecting outfits for their character guarantees your child won't become bored. Instead, these rewards constantly motivate them to move forward in their learning journey! Fighting slime monsters is a vastly more entertaining and effective way to achieve daily arithmetic practice than flashcards or traditional quiz apps. Kids from kindergarten all the way up to 4th grade will absolutely love practicing mental math with MathHero! — We would love to hear your feedback. In case you have any questions or comments about the game, please write to us at support@mathhero.net. Terms of Use: https://mathhero.net/terms
Fluent
This app offers a fun and engaging way to master basic math facts through digital flashcards and interactive practice modes. It features stages designed for memory retention and customizable themes for a personalized learning experience.
- Hundreds of digital flashcards
- Untimed and Race Modes
- 40 stages per operation
- Customizable color themes
- Printable certificates
- Mascot character
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Features: - Hundreds of randomly generated digital flashcards in Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division - Stages that help you commit facts to memory through repetition - Untimed Mode, a practice mode developed specifically so that you can choose problems that you want to work on and practice them at your own pace - Race Mode, a practice mode that allows learners to test their skills against the clock and see how quickly they can answer problems - 40 stages per operation that progress in difficulty - Customizable color themes - Fun skins for Peck the Duck, the Fluent mascot - Printable certificates that can be earned after completing all stages in an operation
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fluent at none against MathHero's 9. Fluent also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 85%). MathHero's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 8). On price, rating, 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. MathHero sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Fluent asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for MathHero against 4.5 for Fluent. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MathHero has 12K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of MathHero's written reviews are positive against 100% of Fluent's.
MathHero ships an update every 3 weeks, Fluent every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MathHero | Fluent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (12K ratings) — better | 4.5 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 271 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MathHero Pte. Ltd. | Nick Petroni |
Customer experience
MathHero
Fluent
Bugs and requests
MathHero
Reported bugs
2 issues- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Unclear trial period and subscription details
Requested features
4 requests- More game modes and levels
- Ability to track progress and achievements
- Improved feedback and guidance for wrong answers
- Option for one-time purchase instead of subscription
Fluent
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MathHero
- Math&Logic Program7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Math&Logic Program$6.991 Month
- Math&Logic Program7 Days trial$8.991 Month
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- Math&Logic Program7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Math&Logic Program7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Math&Logic Program$59.991 Year
- Math&Logic Program7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Math&Logic Program7 Days trial$69.991 Year
- Math (Full Game)$4.99
Fluent
No in-app purchases
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