MathHero vs Operation Math Game
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
Operation Math Game
Embark on a global learning adventure with this award-winning game that turns math drills into exciting missions. Players can defeat villains, earn spy gear, and master addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division through over 100 timed challenges.
- 105 timed missions
- Selectable math operations
- Customizable player profiles
- Unlockable spy gear rewards
- Supports iPad, iPhone, and Mac
- Fun spy-themed learning
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Defeat Dr. Odd and earn the latest spy gear in the award-winning game that transforms math drills into a global learning adventure. From the streets of Paris to the pyramids of Egypt, Operation Math includes more than 100 timed missions that help players learn addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Play it for fun or use in the classroom as an awesome supplement to homework and traditional flash card drills. "This app is definitely fun. … Thanks to its game features, adults may find Operation Math a great way to brush up on their own skills." — The New York Times Features: • An all-new version of our Original math adventure. • 105 exciting missions with selectable math operations and skill levels. • 30 different watches and uniforms that players can win by solving math problems. • Ready for iPad, iPhone and Mac (keyboards too) • Training runs that help novice agents prepare for future missions. • The ability to create five custom player profiles on the same device. • Fun spy-themed action that provides a fun alternative to homework and flashcards. • Great basic math quiz or test prep for any grade level. • Comic art by Mason Hutton. • No ads or in-app purchases. Awards & Recognition • Parents' Choice Award Winner • Best App for Teaching and Learning — American Association of School Librarians • Featured in Apple's Apps for Every Grade Crafted by Little 10 Robot. We believe that smiling is the first step in learning. That’s why we make educational apps loaded with serious fun.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MathHero at Free against Operation Math Game's $2.99. MathHero also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (12K vs 8). Operation Math Game's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and chart position (#194 vs unranked). On rating, ads and device support 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
MathHero is free to download; Operation Math Game costs $2.99 up front. MathHero sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Operation Math Game 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 Operation Math Game. 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 75% of Operation Math Game's.
MathHero ships an update every 3 weeks, Operation Math Game every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MathHero | Operation Math Game |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (12K ratings) — better | 4.5 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.9% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 25 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #194 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 271 MB | 276 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MathHero Pte. Ltd. | Little 10 Robot |
Customer experience
MathHero
Operation Math Game
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
Operation Math Game
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
Operation Math Game
No in-app purchases
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