Comparison

Roia vs Wizard of Maths

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

Head to head
About

Roia

Guide a river's flow from its source to the sea by shaping the terrain. Explore diverse landscapes with a bird companion, experiencing the serenity of nature through innovative gameplay and unique visuals.

Highlights
  • Sculpt terrain to guide water flow
  • Explore handcrafted landscapes
  • Innovative game mechanics
  • Minimalistic graphics
  • Original composed music
Features
Currently charting
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Embark on a marvelous adventure as you follow a river from its humble beginnings to the vastness of the sea in Roia. Sculpt the terrain according to your imagination, guiding the water's descent. Along the way, a bird will be your companion, leading you through rugged mountains, dark forests, and sun-drenched meadows. Step into Roia's world and be enveloped by the unmatched serenity of nature, where every moment is a profound journey into the depths of wonder and discovery. Features: - Innovative new game mechanics - Handcrafted landscapes - Many different exciting, challenging and diverse obstacles - Striking, unique, minimalistic graphics - Beautiful music that was specifically composed for Roia www.roiagame.com

About

Wizard of Maths

This JRPG-inspired arithmetic adventure helps users conquer math anxiety and build numerical confidence through challenging and rewarding gameplay. It offers research-backed exercises and practical tricks to improve mental calculation speed and fluency for all ages.

Highlights
  • JRPG-inspired arithmetic adventure
  • Research-backed gameplay
  • 72 practical arithmetic tricks
  • Game editor for tailored learning
  • Localized in nine languages
  • Confidence-building exercises
Features
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Possibly one of the most complete Arithmetic games ever created. Wizard of Maths is a revolutionary JRPG-inspired arithmetic adventure designed to change the way you think about numbers. Whether you’re a child or student just getting started, or an adult or professional looking to sharpen your skills, this game helps you conquer maths anxiety and build your numerical confidence using gameplay that’s both challenging and deeply rewarding. Research-Backed Gameplay Powered by the latest educational research and expert insights into mental arithmetic, Wizard of Maths delivers streamlined, highly effective gameplay. Each session is crafted to improve your numerical fluency and calculation speed, unlocking your inner “human calculator” as you progress. Crafted by a seasoned developer at the forefront of educational games for engineers, scientists, and educators, Wizard of Maths sets a new standard for mental calculation and numerical mastery. Adorable and Unforgiving Don’t let the enchanting graphics fool you: beneath the adorable exterior lies a rigorous, unforgiving test of your mental arithmetic abilities. Perfect for croupier, finance, or banking candidates preparing for maths-intensive interviews, ambitious students looking to hone their skills, or anyone determined to overcome their fear of numbers. Wizard of Maths offers all the tools you need to manipulate numbers fluently in a fun-filled JRPG-inspired adventure. Additionally, a built-in game editor empowers you to tailor your learning journey, focusing on specific maths tricks and techniques that matter most to you. Features Dynamic, progressive challenges that test and elevate your mental arithmetic abilities An immersive, welcoming yet demanding JRPG universe designed to motivate and engage Gameplay that’s designed to be understood and enjoyed by all ages Lessons that prepare you for competitive academic and professional environments Confidence-building exercises that help the maths-anxious to unlock fresh mathematical abilities The Best Real-World Techniques Wizard of Maths offers an unparalleled collection of around 72 practical arithmetic tricks that have been carefully selected from best-selling maths shortcut books and modern mental maths literature. Every technique in Wizard of Maths is tailored for real-life application and rapid mastery, giving you the highest concentration of effective methods available on any platform. Localised in Nine Languages Wizard of Maths is fully localised in nine languages: English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Hindi—allowing players across the globe to join the adventure and grow their skills in their native tongue. Are you ready to become a true Wizard of Maths? Embark on your journey today and watch your mastery of numbers reach legendary heights!

Screenshots

Roia4 screens
Wizard of Maths4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wizard of Maths at 100% against Roia's 60%. Roia's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $5.99) and chart position (#168 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Roia costs $2.99 and Wizard of Maths $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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Roia versus Wizard of Maths: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoiaWizard of Maths
Price$2.99 — better$5.99
Rating3.5 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#168 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size213 MB243 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTobias SturnRAMPARTS & LIGHT LIMITED

Customer experience

Roia

All ratings24 ratings
Positive54.2%
Neutral16.7%
Negative29.2%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive59.5%
Neutral26.2%
Negative14.3%

Wizard of Maths

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Roia

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Water disappears in lakes
  • Water sources stop spawning when out of view
  • Levels are locked after purchase
  • Unable to proceed beyond certain levels (e.g., level 8, chapter 3, chapter 6)
  • Screen jams or freezes
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  • Canoe characters flip over
  • Sheep not being counted
  • Interface not always recognizing finger moves

Requested features

12 requests
  • Ability to rotate view for intricate flow paths
  • More clarity on objectives/hints
  • More levels/chapters
  • Option to explore entire stream after finishing
  • Overview of accomplishments at the end
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  • More guidance or a hint button
  • Smoother gameplay polish
  • More obvious prompts for next level
  • Way to see through obstructions for water
  • Feedback when terrain won't move
  • More decorations or buildings or animals
  • Land Bridges

Wizard of Maths

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Roia

No in-app purchases

None

Wizard of Maths

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Roia free?
Roia costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wizard of Maths free?
Wizard of Maths costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Roia or Wizard of Maths have ads?
Neither Roia nor Wizard of Maths shows ads.

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