Comparison

Math Invader vs Zala Mayele

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

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About

Math Invader

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Math Invader combines math practice with fast-paced space gameplay. Pilot your spaceship, solve math problems, and destroy asteroids before they reach you. Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Master the multiplication tables, tackle larger multiplication problems, and solve matching division exercises. In Mix Mode, different types of math problems are combined, while Custom Training lets you choose the operations, number range, and game speed. Play quick sessions in the Weekly Mission or see how long you can survive in Endless Mode. Earn points, beat your high score, and compete with players around the world through Game Center. Features: • Fast-paced math action in space • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division • Multiplication tables and advanced multiplication practice • Mix Mode with increasing difficulty • Custom Training with personalized settings • Weekly Mission with progress tracking • Endless Mode with high-score challenges • Game Center leaderboards and multiplayer • Customizable spaceships, laser colors, and space themes Launch your spaceship and improve your math skills, one mission at a time.

About

Zala Mayele

Discover Lingala language and Congolese culture through a word search game. Progress through 750 puzzles, learn word meanings and cultural context, and compete in timed modes or against others.

Highlights
  • 750 Lingala word search puzzles
  • Word translation and cultural context
  • Zen and Normal timed game modes
  • Weekly league system
  • Real-time player duels
  • Daily streak rewards
Features
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Mayele ("intelligence" in Lingala) is the first word search game entirely dedicated to Congolese language and culture. Whether you're part of the diaspora, learning Lingala, or simply curious about the cultural richness of the Congo, Mayele lets you learn while having fun. WHAT YOU'LL FIND Progress from beginner to expert through 750 carefully designed puzzles. In each level, find the Lingala words hidden in the grid, then discover their translation, meaning, and cultural context. Two game modes: Zen Mode: no timer, learn at your own pace Normal Mode: timed, for players who love a challenge A weekly league system to measure yourself against other players and climb the ranks: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond. TAKE ON OTHER PLAYERS Join real-time duels against your friends or players from around the world. You both play on the same grid: the first to find all the words wins. CLIMB THE WEEKLY LEAGUES Earn XP, improve your ranking, and compete with the Mayele community. Progress through the different leagues: Bronze • Silver • Gold • Platinum • Diamond Every week, the top players move up to the next league. PLAY EVERY DAY AND EARN REWARDS Keep your daily streak alive by playing every day. The longer your streak, the bigger the rewards. You can also collect XP to unlock chests containing hints and bonuses to help you progress. Download Mayele and start playing today.

Screenshots

Math Invader4 screens
Zala Mayele4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zala Mayele at none against Math Invader's 2. Zala Mayele also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 14 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Math Invader sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Zala Mayele asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Invader ships an update every 14 months, Zala Mayele every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Math Invader versus Zala Mayele: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath InvaderZala Mayele
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTorben ToepperJF Unlimited

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Math Invader

One-time2
  • Extra Pack$0.99
  • Spaceship Pack$1.99
None

Zala Mayele

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Invader free?
Math Invader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zala Mayele free?
Zala Mayele is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Math Invader or Zala Mayele have ads?
Neither Math Invader nor Zala Mayele shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Invader or Zala Mayele?
Math Invader ships an update every 14 months, and Zala Mayele every 4 weeks. Most recently, Math Invader was updated on October 12, 2026 and Zala Mayele on October 6, 2026.

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