Mateo vs Math Hero
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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!
Math Hero
This free brain-training app offers daily math exercises for all ages and skill levels. It makes practicing arithmetic simple and enjoyable, helping users improve focus, reaction time, and problem-solving skills.
- Stress-free learning for all ages
- Improves focus, reaction time, and problem-solving
- Customizable operations and difficulty modes
- Progress tracking and motivation features
- Completely free and unlocked
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Daily math exercises for everyone! Meet Math Hero, the brain-training app designed for all ages and skill levels. Whether you struggle with basic math, want to keep your mind sharp, or enjoy a quick mental challenge, Math Hero makes practicing simple, motivating, and enjoyable. Why Math Hero? • Stress-free learning: Even if math feels intimidating, Math Hero turns learning math into a fun game. Start with addition and subtraction, then progress at your own pace. Perfect for students who need extra support. • Challenge your mind: Adults can improve focus, reaction time, and problem-solving skills. Seniors can keep their brains active with daily math exercises. Everyone benefits. • Flexible and customizable: Choose addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, or all four operations. Play easy, medium, or hard modes. • Track progress and stay motivated: Every correct answer pushes your brain further. Download Math Hero now and make mental math a daily habit—boost focus, improve speed, and enjoy a sharper mind, no matter your age or skill level! Terms Of Service: https://www.lumieresoftware.com/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Math Hero at none against Mateo's 1. Math Hero also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 19 months). Mateo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price 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
Both are free to download. Mateo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Math Hero asks for nothing beyond the download.
Math Hero holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mateo has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Mateo ships an update every 19 months, Math Hero every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mateo | Math Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Erik Wegener | Lumiere Games |
Customer experience
Mateo
Math Hero
In-app purchases
Mateo
- Mateo Premium$1.99
Math Hero
No in-app purchases
