Comparison

Math Kobold vs Second Grade ABC Spelling

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

Head to head
About

Math Kobold

Practice mental arithmetic with a fun, step-by-step game. Solve math problems to progress through levels, defeat opponents, and earn rewards. Supports addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with adjustable difficulty.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step mental arithmetic training
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division practice
  • Adjustable number ranges and difficulty levels
  • Reward system with stars and gold chests
  • Adaptive problem generator
  • Engaging gameplay with opponents and music
Features
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Learn quick mental arithmetic step by step with Math Kobold. Fun levels, good music and various rewards create a positive atmosphere for practice and motivate to play again. Join Math Kobold on his journey through the woods and hills and hold off nasty opponents by quickly solving math problems. Before you take off, you choose which kind of problems you want to solve: addition, subtraction, multiplication or division. Then select the number range (up to 10, 20, 50, 100 or 1000) and the Kobold is ready to go. On his journey the Math Kobold meets many creatures that all have one thing in common: He can only pass if he solves the math problem they present. You choose between two possible results by tapping the side of the screen where the correct result appears. And if you ever got one wrong: The Kobold is a tough guy and has more than one life! And at the end of each level a chest of gold is waiting for you and you can advance to the next level or choose a higher speed. So do you think you can make it to the last level with lightning speed? This app has the following motivating features for children in primary school age and beyond: - Supports all basic calculations including multiplication tables - Multiple unlockable difficulty levels provide challenges for all ages and skill levels - The adaptive math problem generator will select easier calculations if you cannot solve some in a row - Random and constant repetition of tasks improves mental arithmetics and times tables skills - The Math Kobold rewards fast selection of results with his legendary 'Yeah'-Move - The more 'Yeah!' moves, the more stars you get for that level - Different gameplay settings and cool music keeps everyone coming back even in times when math is not on top of your list What was important for us when developing the Math Kobold app? 1. Training mental arithmetics and basic math skill should be fun! 2. Create a game that kids would love to play, with math problem solving as the key element to progress in the game. 3. Incorporate the feedback from children (including our own) and parents! 4. Make it challenging enough so that kids really want to work on their math skills. We are happy about any feedback and ideas that you have. Get in touch! Have fun with the Math Kobold on your way to become the fastest mental arithmetics champ on earth (or at least in your neighborhood)!

About

Second Grade ABC Spelling

Features
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With this game your child will learn to: - Recognize the letters of the alphabet and vocabulary. - Drag and drop the syllables to create a word correctly. - Recognize blends and digraphs. - Synonyms and antonyms. - Read and sort sentences. Easy to play . You have the option of unlimited play . You can see your progress step by step . Suitable for 6, 7, 8, 9 years. You can play without internet connection. Available in English and Spanish. This app don't collect any data from user or device, don't include third-party analytics and don't include advertising.

Screenshots

Math Kobold4 screens
Second Grade ABC Spelling4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Math Kobold at monthly against Second Grade ABC Spelling's every 19 months. Second Grade ABC Spelling's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Math Kobold costs $3.99 and Second Grade ABC Spelling $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Kobold ships an update monthly, Second Grade ABC Spelling every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
Math Kobold versus Second Grade ABC Spelling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath KoboldSecond Grade ABC Spelling
Price$3.99$0.99 โ€” better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyMonthly โ€” betterEvery 19 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1611.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size141 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKlebert EngineeringMaria Dolores Garcia Ferre

In-app purchases

None

Math Kobold

No in-app purchases

None

Second Grade ABC Spelling

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Kobold free?
Math Kobold costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Second Grade ABC Spelling free?
Second Grade ABC Spelling costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Math Kobold or Second Grade ABC Spelling have ads?
Neither Math Kobold nor Second Grade ABC Spelling shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Kobold or Second Grade ABC Spelling?
Math Kobold ships an update monthly, and Second Grade ABC Spelling every 19 months. Most recently, Math Kobold was updated on September 21, 2026 and Second Grade ABC Spelling on September 20, 2026.

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