Comparison

Ada's Study vs Wizard of Maths

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

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About

Ada's Study

Explore Ada Lovelace's study to uncover a hidden mystery. Solve intricate mechanical puzzles and interact with objects using intuitive touch controls in a beautifully crafted 3D environment. Unravel secrets of epic proportions in this engaging puzzle adventure.

Highlights
  • Investigate Ada Lovelace's disappearance
  • Solve intricate mechanical puzzles
  • Intuitive touch interactions
  • Beautifully crafted 3D visuals
  • Uncover a secret narrative
Features
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Investigate the disappearance of Ada Lovelace and uncover a secret of epic proportions. A short, high quality game packed with intricate mechanical puzzles and a fascinating mystery, developed by Sherlocked. Dust swirls through her study. Clearly, nobody has been in here for years. The room is filled with desks, cupboards, books, and notes on top of notes. This is the last workplace of Ada Lovelace, the brilliant pioneer of programming, and she has been hiding something. Work your way through every challenge she has left, but beware, you’re not the only person doing the investigating… If you’re a fan of games like “The Room” and “The House of Da Vinci” chances are high you’ll enjoy Ada’s Study. INVESTIGATE ADA LOVELACE Uncover a mystery around the historical figure of Ada Lovelace, the genius mathematician and computer programming pioneer. INTRICATE PUZZLES Solve challenging mechanical puzzles that connect to a larger narrative. INTUITIVE TOUCH INTERACTIONS Interact with objects in a tactile way using natural touch controls. BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED 3D VISUALS Explore a carefully crafted world set in Victorian London with visuals that push the boundary of mobile graphics.

About

Wizard of Maths

This JRPG-inspired arithmetic adventure helps users conquer math anxiety and build numerical confidence through challenging and rewarding gameplay. It offers research-backed exercises and practical tricks to improve mental calculation speed and fluency for all ages.

Highlights
  • JRPG-inspired arithmetic adventure
  • Research-backed gameplay
  • 72 practical arithmetic tricks
  • Game editor for tailored learning
  • Localized in nine languages
  • Confidence-building exercises
Features
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Possibly one of the most complete Arithmetic games ever created. Wizard of Maths is a revolutionary JRPG-inspired arithmetic adventure designed to change the way you think about numbers. Whether you’re a child or student just getting started, or an adult or professional looking to sharpen your skills, this game helps you conquer maths anxiety and build your numerical confidence using gameplay that’s both challenging and deeply rewarding. Research-Backed Gameplay Powered by the latest educational research and expert insights into mental arithmetic, Wizard of Maths delivers streamlined, highly effective gameplay. Each session is crafted to improve your numerical fluency and calculation speed, unlocking your inner “human calculator” as you progress. Crafted by a seasoned developer at the forefront of educational games for engineers, scientists, and educators, Wizard of Maths sets a new standard for mental calculation and numerical mastery. Adorable and Unforgiving Don’t let the enchanting graphics fool you: beneath the adorable exterior lies a rigorous, unforgiving test of your mental arithmetic abilities. Perfect for croupier, finance, or banking candidates preparing for maths-intensive interviews, ambitious students looking to hone their skills, or anyone determined to overcome their fear of numbers. Wizard of Maths offers all the tools you need to manipulate numbers fluently in a fun-filled JRPG-inspired adventure. Additionally, a built-in game editor empowers you to tailor your learning journey, focusing on specific maths tricks and techniques that matter most to you. Features Dynamic, progressive challenges that test and elevate your mental arithmetic abilities An immersive, welcoming yet demanding JRPG universe designed to motivate and engage Gameplay that’s designed to be understood and enjoyed by all ages Lessons that prepare you for competitive academic and professional environments Confidence-building exercises that help the maths-anxious to unlock fresh mathematical abilities The Best Real-World Techniques Wizard of Maths offers an unparalleled collection of around 72 practical arithmetic tricks that have been carefully selected from best-selling maths shortcut books and modern mental maths literature. Every technique in Wizard of Maths is tailored for real-life application and rapid mastery, giving you the highest concentration of effective methods available on any platform. Localised in Nine Languages Wizard of Maths is fully localised in nine languages: English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Hindi—allowing players across the globe to join the adventure and grow their skills in their native tongue. Are you ready to become a true Wizard of Maths? Embark on your journey today and watch your mastery of numbers reach legendary heights!

Screenshots

Ada's Study4 screens
Wizard of Maths4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wizard of Maths at 100% against Ada's Study's 53%. Ada's Study's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $5.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Ada's Study costs $0.99 and Wizard of Maths $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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Ada's Study versus Wizard of Maths: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAda's StudyWizard of Maths
Price$0.99 — better$5.99
Rating3.6 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size281 MB243 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSherlockedRAMPARTS & LIGHT LIMITED

Customer experience

Ada's Study

All ratings35 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative25.7%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral18.4%
Negative28.9%

Wizard of Maths

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Ada's Study

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Gold nub missing from mapping desk
  • Scales string and key string not working
  • Bugs requiring restarts
  • Bookshelf puzzle unplayable
  • Puzzles not working/broken
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  • Weight puzzle broken

Requested features

4 requests
  • More content/longer game
  • Sequels or more chapters
  • More impactful choices
  • Full-fledged multi-room game

Wizard of Maths

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ada's Study

No in-app purchases

None

Wizard of Maths

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ada's Study free?
Ada's Study costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wizard of Maths free?
Wizard of Maths costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ada's Study or Wizard of Maths have ads?
Neither Ada's Study nor Wizard of Maths shows ads.

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