Comparison

Mateo vs Malrechnen

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

Head to head
About

Mateo

This app offers structured math practice divided into modules by operation and difficulty. It generates personalized workouts that adapt to a student's progress for improved retention. Mastering these skills can enhance performance in more complex mathematical concepts.

Highlights
  • 20 math modules by operation and difficulty
  • Custom workouts based on student progress
  • Dynamic question ordering
  • Adaptive difficulty and time limits (Premium)
  • Multiple student profiles (Premium)
Features
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Mateo helps students master basic math facts. Problems are split into 20 modules, segmented by operation and difficulty. Mateo creates a custom workout that is based on student progress and optimized for long term retention. The ability to solve basic math problems quickly and reliably frees up mental resources, and is a great asset as math becomes more complicated! Workouts are split into two rounds. The order of questions changes dynamically to adapt to the student's skill level. For example, if the student answers a question incorrectly, that question will show up again during the workout. Please note that Mateo Premium (available via In-App purchase) is required to unlock the following features: • Multiplication/division • Setting up multiple student profiles • Adjusting difficulty and time limit Download Mateo today and get even better at math!

About

Malrechnen

Features
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Das Malrechenfeld ist ein virtuelles Arbeitsmittel zur Veranschaulichung von Multiplikation und Division im Zahlenraum bis 100. Es ist bewusst kein Übungsprogramm, sondern eine Experimentierumgebung, in der Kinder die Grundoperationen erkunden, darstellen und verstehen können. Mit der App lassen sich: • Multiplikations- und Divisionsaufgaben legen, • Darstellungen im Malfeld, an der Zahlenlinie und als Division direkt miteinander verknüpfen, • Zusammenhänge zwischen Aufgaben und Darstellungen entdecken und Rechenstrategien erkunden. Die App eignet sich besonders für: • Kinder mit Rechenschwierigkeiten (Rechenschwäche, Dyskalkulie), • die individuelle Förderung im Unterricht oder zu Hause, • das Aufbauen tragfähiger Vorstellungen als Grundlage für weiterführende Inhalte (z. B. Rechenstrategien, schriftliche Verfahren). Wichtig: Die App enthält keine vorgegebenen Übungsaufgaben. Lernanregende Aufgabenstellungen sollten von Lehrkräften oder Eltern gestellt werden. Weitere Anregungen, Aufgabenideen und Einsatzhinweise finden Sie unter: www.urff.app

Screenshots

Mateo4 screens
Malrechnen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mateo at Free against Malrechnen's $0.99. Mateo also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). Malrechnen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 19 months). On ads 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

Mateo is free to download; Malrechnen costs $0.99 up front. Mateo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Malrechnen asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mateo ships an update every 19 months, Malrechnen every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mateo versus Malrechnen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMateoMalrechnen
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErik WegenerChristian Urff

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mateo

One-time1
  • Mateo Premium$1.99
None

Malrechnen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mateo free?
Mateo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Malrechnen free?
Malrechnen costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mateo or Malrechnen have ads?
Neither Mateo nor Malrechnen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mateo or Malrechnen?
Mateo ships an update every 19 months, and Malrechnen every 6 months. Most recently, Mateo was updated on October 24, 2026 and Malrechnen on October 30, 2026.

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