# Mental Math Games vs Learn then Play

The clearest difference is price: Mental Math Games at Free against Learn then Play's $1.99. Learn then Play's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads there is nothing between them.

Mental Math Games is free to download; Learn then Play costs $1.99 up front. Mental Math Games sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Learn then Play asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mental Math Games | Learn then Play |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mental-math-games-numbio/id1551025256/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 58 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Schmidt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551025258) | [Unit11](https://appshunter.io/developer/461513620) |

## What reviewers say

### Mental Math Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mental-math-games-numbio/id1551025256)

Sharpen your mental math skills with this app offering a wide range of exercises from basic arithmetic to fractions and percentages. It features timed challenges, progress tracking, and customizable modes to suit all levels.

**Highlights:** Wide variety of math exercises, Timed challenges for speed, Progress tracking and high scores, Adjustable difficulty levels, Math tricks and shortcuts, Customizable trainer mode, Achievements and rewards

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro access (secret discount) | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Small tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large tip | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for learning math
- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Effective for improving mental math skills
- 👍 Great for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Limited features in free version
- 🔒 Subscription required for full access
- 🐛 Occasional performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent scoring feedback
- Subscription issues with repeated charges

**Requested features**

- More advanced math operations (e.g., powers, roots)
- Customizable practice sessions
- Detailed performance analytics
- Ability to review past questions


### Learn then Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-then-play-arithmetic/id6479519356)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mental Math Games free?

Mental Math Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Learn then Play free?

Learn then Play costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Mental Math Games or Learn then Play have ads?

Neither Mental Math Games nor Learn then Play shows ads.

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