Flash vs Mental Math
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flash
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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/
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.
- Customizable card numbers
- Adjustable timing intervals
- Focus on addition
- Progress tracking
- Engaging visuals
- User-friendly interface
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Flash | Mental Math |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 17.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | yeeun seo | TAKAYUKI HASHIMOTO |
In-app purchases
Flash
No in-app purchases
Mental Math
- 月間プラン7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- 年間プラン7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$39.99









