# Mental Math vs Study Snacks

The clearest difference is rating: Study Snacks at 4.6 against Mental Math's 3.7. Study Snacks also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (125 vs 19). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mental Math sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Study Snacks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Study Snacks holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Study Snacks has 125 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Mental Math's written reviews are positive against 70% of Study Snacks's.

Mental Math ships an update every 6 weeks, Study Snacks weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mental Math | Study Snacks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mental-math-arithmetic-games/id1628058449/reviews) | **[4.6 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-snacks-language-and-more/id6444380323/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **125** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **70.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 303 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mehul Mistri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1628058451) | [Klemens Strasser](https://appshunter.io/developer/889417671) |

## What reviewers say

### Mental Math

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mental-math-arithmetic-games/id1628058449)

This app teaches children arithmetic and calculation skills using an abacus and mental math techniques. It offers fun quizzes and practice problems to improve cognitive performance and mathematical ability.

**Highlights:** Abacus learning, Mental calculation techniques, Vedic math tricks, Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, Quiz-based learning, Progress monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mental Math Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Mental Math Premium | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Mental Math Premium | $6.99 | per year |


### Study Snacks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-snacks-language-and-more/id6444380323)

Transform study lists into an interactive game. Piece together words, facts, or symbols in bite-sized lessons. Features accessibility options and home screen widgets for learning on the go.

**Highlights:** Interactive word-splitting game, Bite-sized lessons, Home screen widgets, Import lists via camera or CSV, Extensive accessibility features, Multiple study modes, Apple Watch app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Study Snacks Premium: Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Study Snacks Premium: Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Study Snacks Premium: Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mental Math free?

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

### Is Study Snacks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mental Math or Study Snacks?

Study Snacks is rated higher. Mental Math averages 3.7 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Study Snacks averages 4.6 from 125 ratings.

### Do Mental Math or Study Snacks have ads?

Neither Mental Math nor Study Snacks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mental Math or Study Snacks?

Mental Math ships an update every 6 weeks, and Study Snacks weekly. Most recently, Mental Math was updated on September 17, 2026 and Study Snacks on September 22, 2026.

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