Comparison

Mathseeds vs Musical Multiplication

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

Head to head
About

Mathseeds

This app offers engaging math games and lessons for children aged 3-9, designed to build foundational math skills. It features interactive activities, rewards, and progress tracking to foster an early love of mathematics and prepare children for school.

Highlights
  • Counting games
  • Number recognition
  • Shape identification
  • Telling time
  • Problem solving
  • Math puzzles
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Suitable for ages 3–9, this multi-award winning math app includes counting games, numbers, shapes, telling time, problem solving, math puzzles, math games and so much more. Mathseeds: Fun Math Games make learning math fun for young kids. Designed by experienced educators, the program is proven to teach foundational early math skills in just 15 minutes a day. Children love the highly engaging lessons, interactive math games and fun rewards in Mathseeds, which keep kids motivated to keep learning and improving their skills. It’s the perfect way to nurture and early love of math and set them up for school success! Mathseeds includes: • 200 self-paced math lessons that take children from having no math skills to a Grade 3 level • A placement test which matches your child to the right level for their ability • Assessment tests like end-of-map quizzes and Driving Tests ensures your child achieves mastery • Detailed reports let you track your child’s progress • Hundreds of printable worksheets to supplement the online lessons and take their learning offline • And so much more! ABOUT THE MATHSEEDS APP • PROVEN TO WORK: Independent studies show that children who use Mathseeds outperform their peers within weeks of using the program. • SELF-PACED: children are matched to the perfect level in the program and progress at a steady pace. There is also the ability to repeat lessons at any time to reinforce key skills. • SEE REAL PROGRESS: view instant results in your dashboard and receive detailed progress reports, which show you exactly where your child is improving and where extra attention is needed. • CURRICULUM-ALIGNED: Mathseeds aligns to Common Core standards, covering the key skills needed for school success. • LOVED BY PARENTS AND TEACHERS: Mathseeds is used by thousands of parents, homeschoolers and teachers around the world! • LEARN MATH ON THE GO! Your child can learn and play anytime, anywhere on their iPad or desktop. Users must log in with their account details to access Mathseeds. Min requirements: • Wireless internet connection • iPad (5th Generation), iPad Air 2, iPad Pro 1st Generation • iPad Mini 4 • iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE (1st Generation) • iOS 12.0+ • An active trial or subscription. Recommended devices and iOS version: • Latest iPad, Latest iPad Air, Latest iPad Pro • Latest iPad Mini • Latest iPhone • Latest iOS Version. Note: Teacher accounts are currently not supported For assistance or feedback email: info@readingeggs.com MORE INFO • Each subscription provides access to Mathseeds for up to four children • The first month of a monthly subscription is free and includes bonus access to our reading programs • Subscriptions renew automatically; your Apple App Store account will be charged unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Cancel anytime in your Apple App Store Account Settings. Privacy Policy: http://readingeggs.com/privacy/ Terms and Conditions: http://readingeggs.com/terms/

About

Musical Multiplication

Master multiplication with catchy, original songs designed for elementary-aged children. This app uses the power of music to make memorization fun and effective, with interactive learning and progress tracking to keep kids motivated.

Highlights
  • 42 original multiplication songs
  • Music-based learning for faster memorization
  • Interactive learning with progress tracking
  • Mastery tracking for individual progress
  • Multiple student profiles
  • Offline accessibility
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Introducing the Musical Multiplication app from The Good and the Beautiful! Music makes learning stick—and now your kids can master multiplication through fun, catchy songs! With 42 entirely original songs, this app turns essential math skills into unforgettable tunes, making memorization easy and enjoyable. Research shows that music activates several brain centers at once, helping children memorize faster and retain information longer. Sing along, learn faster, and remember longer! With mastery tracking, your child can see their progress and celebrate every milestone, making learning interactive and motivating. This all-in-one app combines the power of music to help your child master multiplication—wherever you go! Main Features: 42 Original Songs: Catchy tunes that turn multiplication into something your child will never forget. Music-Based Learning: Proven to help kids memorize faster and retain information longer. Interactive Learning: Your child doesn’t just listen—they actively engage with the songs and track their progress. Mastery Tracking: Celebrate progress and identify learning gaps as your child advances. Multiple Student Profiles: Create up to 6 unique student profiles, so each child can have their own personalized progress tracking. Accessible Anywhere: Learn at home or on the go, with offline capabilities. Perfect for Ages 6-12: Designed to help elementary-aged kids master multiplication. Download Musical Multiplication today and watch your child’s math skills soar! Standard Apple End User License Agreement (EULA) applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mathseeds4 screens
Musical Multiplication4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Musical Multiplication at 75% against Mathseeds's 44%. Musical Multiplication also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Mathseeds's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. Mathseeds sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Musical Multiplication sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mathseeds holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 253 and 161 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Mathseeds's written reviews are positive against 75% of Musical Multiplication's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mathseeds ships an update every 3 months, Musical Multiplication every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mathseeds versus Musical Multiplication: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathseedsMusical Multiplication
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (253 ratings) — better4.3 (161 ratings)
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings253 — better161
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size234 MB230 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlake eLearningThe Good and the Beautiful LLC

Customer experience

Mathseeds

All ratings239 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%

Musical Multiplication

All ratings141 ratings
Positive78.0%
Neutral9.2%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.9%
Negative16.1%

User reviews

Mathseeds

From 253 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Engaging for kids
  • 👍 Great for learning math
  • 🚀 Positive screen time
  • 💡 Variety of activities
  • 📈 Improves math skills

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sound issues
  • 🐛 App glitches
  • 🐛 Unnecessary steps in problems
  • 😠 Too hard for some
  • 💰 Too expensive

Musical Multiplication

From 161 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Engaging and useful for kids
  • 👍 Makes memorization fun and effective
  • 👍 Helps kids learn multiplication facts
  • 👍 Catchy songs that get stuck in kids' heads

Room to improve

  • 💰 App may be a bit expensive for its simplicity
  • 📱 Not available on computers, only mobile devices
  • 🤔 Methodology may be confusing or ineffective for some kids

Bugs and requests

Mathseeds

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Sound stops working
  • App glitches and lags
  • Unnecessary steps in math problems
  • Loading screen issues
  • App crashes
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  • Cannot access the app
  • Links to other apps/websites
  • Audio problems on iPad

Requested features

6 requests
  • Make math problems simpler
  • Add new arcade games
  • Fix sound issues
  • Improve app performance
  • Ensure app stability
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  • Allow access to Mathseeds

Musical Multiplication

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login issues and inability to save student profiles
  • Restrictions on retrying questions

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to create custom playlists of specific multiplication facts
  • More content and features beyond just the songs

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Mathseeds

Subscriptions4
  • Mathseeds Monthly1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Mathseeds+Reading Eggs Monthly1 Month trial$13.991 Month
  • Mathseeds Yearly$49.991 Year
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  • Mathseeds+Reading Eggs Yearly$99.991 Year
3 purchases

Musical Multiplication

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Annual subscription$26.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited one-time purchase$35.99

Questions

Is Mathseeds free?
Mathseeds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Musical Multiplication free?
Musical Multiplication is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mathseeds or Musical Multiplication?
Mathseeds is rated higher. Mathseeds averages 4.6 out of 5 from 253 ratings, while Musical Multiplication averages 4.3 from 161 ratings.
Do Mathseeds or Musical Multiplication have ads?
Neither Mathseeds nor Musical Multiplication shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mathseeds or Musical Multiplication?
Mathseeds ships an update every 3 months, and Musical Multiplication every 2 months. Most recently, Mathseeds was updated on October 24, 2026 and Musical Multiplication on October 24, 2026.

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