# Mateo vs Math Games

The clearest difference is update cadence: Math Games at every 5 weeks against Mateo's every 19 months. Math Games also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 9) and review sentiment (67% vs 43%). Mateo's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mateo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Math Games sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Mateo against 4.5 for Math Games. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Math Games has 1.6K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Mateo's written reviews are positive against 67% of Math Games's.

Mateo ships an update every 19 months, Math Games every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mateo | Math Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mateo/id1559798478/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-games-flash-cards/id6504324231/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 10 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Erik Wegener](https://appshunter.io/developer/424482392) | [PLAY AND LEARN EDUCATIONAL GAMES FOR KIDS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661530104) |

## What reviewers say

### Mateo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mateo/id1559798478)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mateo Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


### Math Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-games-flash-cards/id6504324231)

Enhance your arithmetic abilities with interactive math practice. This app offers various game modes and difficulty levels to improve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills for all ages.

**Highlights:** Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division practice, Mixed operations mode, Choice, Enter, and Flash Cards game modes, Multiple difficulty levels, User-friendly tips

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maths games and times tables | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Math games for kids and adults | $6.99 | per month |
| Weekly Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Math games and flash cards | $24.99 | per year |
| Math cards: learn basic math | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Free with no ads
- 🚀 Helps with math learning and practice
- 👍 Kid-friendly and engaging
- 👍 Useful for homeschooling and supplemental learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some users found the content too easy
- 💡 Requests for more challenging content or difficulty levels

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezing reported
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More variety of math topics and exercises


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mateo free?

Mateo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Math Games free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mateo or Math Games?

Mateo is rated higher. Mateo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Math Games averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Mateo or Math Games have ads?

Neither Mateo nor Math Games shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mateo or Math Games?

Mateo ships an update every 19 months, and Math Games every 5 weeks. Most recently, Mateo was updated on September 24, 2026 and Math Games on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*