1 Minute Mental Arithmetic vs Classmate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
1 Minute Mental Arithmetic
Practice mental arithmetic for one minute daily to sharpen your cognitive skills. This app is also designed to assist children in learning basic calculations and improving their math abilities.
- Daily 1-minute mental arithmetic practice
- Brain training exercises
- Assists children in learning calculations
- Improves cognitive skills
- Simple and focused interface
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Do mental arithmetic for 1 minute every day to train your brain. It also helps the child learn the calculations.
Classmate
This app helps K-6 students master math with step-by-step explanations, voice guidance, and engaging drills. It offers timed challenges for basic operations and word problems to build problem-solving skills. Progress tracking provides insights into a child's improvement.
- Scan math problems for step-by-step solutions
- Voice guidance for young learners
- Math facts drills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- Word problem practice
- Progress tracking and performance insights
- Engaging and colorful interface
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Everything Your Child Needs to Excel in Math. Scan any math problem and get step-by-step explanations with friendly voice guidance. A friendly voice reads through each step, perfect for young learners who are still developing reading skills. Colorful, engaging interface designed specifically for children. No distracting ads! Math Facts Drills: Master addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with timed challenges tailored to each grade level. Word Problems: Build problem-solving skills with age-appropriate word problems that make math relatable and fun. Progress Tracking: See your child's improvement over time with detailed practice history and performance insights. Subscription Information: You can try the app for free for the first 3 days. After the trial period, an auto-renewing subscription will apply unless canceled. You can manage and cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.classmatekids.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 1 Minute Mental Arithmetic at none against Classmate's 2. 1 Minute Mental Arithmetic also leads on ratings volume (32 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Classmate's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Classmate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 1 Minute Mental Arithmetic asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 1 Minute Mental Arithmetic against 5.0 for Classmate. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1 Minute Mental Arithmetic has 32 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
1 Minute Mental Arithmetic ships an update every 6 weeks, Classmate daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 1 Minute Mental Arithmetic | Classmate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (32 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hirokazu Uno | SAS Stack Inc |
Customer experience
1 Minute Mental Arithmetic
Classmate
In-app purchases
1 Minute Mental Arithmetic
No in-app purchases
Classmate
- Classmate Pro : Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Classmate Pro : Annually3 Days trial$39.991 Year
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