Comparison

Mental Math vs MathFlux

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

Head to head
About

Mental Math

Features
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Master your times tables and sharpen mental math the fun way. Mental Math turns multiplication practice into a fast, addictive arcade game for kids, students, and anyone who wants instant recall of math facts. WHY MENTAL MATH • Build lightning-fast recall of the 1× through 12× tables • Endless-runner gameplay that keeps practice engaging where flashcards fall flat • Track your high score and chase personal bests • Compete on global leaderboards with friends and family GREAT FOR • Kids learning their times tables (2nd–5th grade and up) • Students prepping for timed multiplication tests • Adults keeping multiplication skills sharp • Anyone who wants a quick daily brain workout POWER-UPS & PROGRESSION Earn coins as you play and unlock power-ups: Extra Life, Double Coins, Freeze, and the Hint. Avatars, level upgrades, and global leaderboards keep every session rewarding. Free to play. Download now and become a times tables genius. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MathFlux

Features
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Think fast. Score big. Compete in real time. MathFlux is the math game that turns arithmetic into a full-speed mental sport. Race the clock, climb through four difficulty tiers, and go head-to-head against real players worldwide — no bots, no simulations. HOW IT WORKS Answer math problems before the timer runs out. Every correct answer pushes your level higher and shrinks the clock. Wrong answers cost health. Run out and the game ends — simple, brutal, addictive. PROGRESSION TIERS • Novice — Build your foundation. Timer is generous, numbers are manageable. • Adept — The pace picks up. Pre-algebra enters the mix. • Expert — Algebra, exponents, and a timer that doesn't forgive. • Master — No ceiling. The adaptive engine keeps finding your limit. SUBJECT MODES • Kindergarten — Simple addition & subtraction with friendly visuals • General — Adaptive arithmetic across all operations • Middle School — Arithmetic and pre-algebra • High School — Algebra and exponents (Premium) • College — Calculus, modulo, derivatives, and factorials (Premium) COMPETITION Create a private room, share the code, and challenge a friend — or jump into a global Quick Match and get paired instantly. Scores sync live via Firebase. No turn-based waiting. Real competition. MORE FEATURES • Sudden Death — One wrong answer ends everything • Daily Challenge — New target score every day across rotating modes • Step-by-step explanations for every problem • Streak bonuses and power-up tokens • Game Center leaderboards and achievements PREMIUM Unlock High School and College modes, earn bonus tokens every session, and get a daily token allowance increase — forever. One-time purchase, no subscription. Whether you're drilling for an exam, keeping your mind sharp, or just looking for a game with real stakes — MathFlux meets you at your level and pushes you past it.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MathFlux at none against Mental Math's shown. MathFlux also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Mental Math sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and MathFlux sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mental Math ships an update every 4 months, MathFlux every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Mental Math versus MathFlux: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMental MathMathFlux
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYahia SalemSamuel Falade

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Mental Math

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time6
  • Coins Starter Pack$0.99
  • Coins Value Pack$1.99
  • Coins Pro Pack$3.99
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  • Coins Mega Pack$7.99
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99
  • Coins Ultimate Pack$15.99
4 purchases

MathFlux

One-time4
  • Starter Tokens (5)$0.99
  • Value Tokens (20)$2.99
  • FluxCore Premium$4.99
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  • Pro Tokens (50)$4.99

Questions

Is Mental Math free?
Mental Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MathFlux free?
MathFlux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mental Math or MathFlux have ads?
Mental Math shows ads; MathFlux does not.
Which is updated more often, Mental Math or MathFlux?
Mental Math ships an update every 4 months, and MathFlux every 8 days. Most recently, Mental Math was updated on October 27, 2026 and MathFlux on October 6, 2026.

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