Comparison

Flash vs Mental Math

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

Head to head
About

Flash

Features
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Train your mental arithmetic with numbers that flash one at a time. Watch the sequence, add it in your head, and enter the total before the next round. Flash keeps practice simple: • Choose 1–7 digits and 2–500 numbers. • Set the display speed from 0.1 to 3.0 seconds. • Practice 1–999 rounds or keep going in Infinite mode. • Turn answer input and automatic continuation on or off. • Choose a light or blue background. • Use sound, haptic, or both for feedback. • Save your favorite settings as presets. • Check accuracy, response time, streaks, and total training time. • Review the exact number sequence for each round and retry mistakes. Use it for a quick session or a longer challenge. Flash gives you a clear way to practice at your own pace. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Mental Math

Sharpen your mental math skills with this engaging app focused on addition. Customize card numbers and timing intervals for a personalized learning experience. Track your progress with visually stimulating graphics, suitable for all ages.

Highlights
  • Customizable card numbers
  • Adjustable timing intervals
  • Focus on addition
  • Progress tracking
  • Engaging visuals
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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■ What is flash anzan? Flash anzan is a "soroban-style" (Japanese abacus) way to do mental math: numbers flash on the screen one after another, and you add them up in your head. No abacus experience needed — start at the beginner level and work your way up. ■ Who it's for • Kids and students who want faster arithmetic • Soroban / abacus learners practicing for tests • Adults who want a quick daily brain workout • Anyone looking for a habit they can actually keep ■ Certification-based ranks Question count, number of digits, and flash speed are designed around flash anzan certification standards. Begin at the entry grades, pass a promotion exam, and your rank goes up — from your first dan all the way to 20th dan. Your skill is shown clearly as a real rank. ■ See your progress • High score and daily scores tracked in charts • Switch between weekly, monthly, and all-time trends • A practice calendar makes your run visible ■ Stay motivated • Online ranking: compete with players worldwide, by week or all-time • Daily missions: see today's goals at a glance • Reminders: a gentle nudge at your practice time ■ Make it yours • "Practice" mode: pick your own level (digits, count, speed) with no pressure • "Challenge" mode: race the clock and test your limit • Toggle read-aloud and sound effects A few minutes of flash anzan a day turns calculation practice into a habit. Why not start with one round today? ■ Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Privacy Policy: https://takayukimeilyn.github.io/menuplanner/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Flash4 screens
Mental Math4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flash at none against Mental Math's 3. Mental Math's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Mental Math sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Flash asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flash ships an update every 3 months, Mental Math every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Flash versus Mental Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashMental Math
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—17.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryeeun seoTAKAYUKI HASHIMOTO

In-app purchases

None

Flash

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Mental Math

Subscriptions2
  • 月間プラン7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 年間プラン7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$39.99

Questions

Is Flash free?
Flash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mental Math free?
Mental Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flash or Mental Math have ads?
Both Flash and Mental Math show ads.
Which is updated more often, Flash or Mental Math?
Flash ships an update every 3 months, and Mental Math every 8 days. Most recently, Flash was updated on October 5, 2026 and Mental Math on October 9, 2026.

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