Comparison

FlashMath (math flash cards) vs The Math Flash Machine

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

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About

FlashMath (math flash cards)

This app offers a fun and configurable way to practice math skills. It covers basic arithmetic to multiplication and division, with adjustable difficulty and time limits. Ideal for all ages seeking to improve their math fluency or get a quick mental workout.

Highlights
  • Addition and subtraction practice
  • Multiplication and division practice
  • Configurable number ranges
  • Adjustable number of questions
  • Optional time limits per question
  • Suitable for all ages
Features
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FlashMath is a fun math learning tool for your iPhone. FlashMath is appropriate for all ages from kindergarten (with simple addition and subtraction problems) to elementary school where learning multiplication and division can be a challenge. FlashMath is also great for a quick little brain exercise. FlashMath is configurable from simple addition and subtraction to more complicated multiplication and division. You can control the range of numbers you want to work with, the number of questions you want to answer and even assign a time limit per question.

About

The Math Flash Machine

Features
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Math Flash provides practice in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to help student get quicker at recalling basic facts. Four types of problems are presented during the game: addition, subtraction, mutiplication and division. Problems are randomly generated so every game is a unique experience. This app is appropriate for elementary age students who are in grades 3 through 6 or older students who need more practice to improve basic math skills. Works on iPod, iPad and iPhone. Select a Skill to Practice by Tapping Any of the Four Operation Buttons. Tap an operations button to select an appropriate skill to practice. Once a skill has been, selected randomly generated math problems appear on the screen. The student enters answers by tapping the number buttons and taps the check mark button when ready to go on. A scoreboard reports a student's progress showing the percentage of correct answers. This game is challenging and fun. The game provides fast action as students tap the screen to enter the correct answer to randomly generated math problems.

Screenshots

FlashMath (math flash cards)4 screens
The Math Flash Machine2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FlashMath (math flash cards) at every 6 months against The Math Flash Machine's every 30 months. The Math Flash Machine's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

FlashMath (math flash cards) costs $0.99 and The Math Flash Machine $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlashMath (math flash cards) ships an update every 6 months, The Math Flash Machine every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

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FlashMath (math flash cards) versus The Math Flash Machine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashMath (math flash cards)The Math Flash Machine
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating4.4 (48 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings48 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 30 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPalaSoftware Inc.Ventura Educational Systems

In-app purchases

None

FlashMath (math flash cards)

No in-app purchases

None

The Math Flash Machine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlashMath (math flash cards) free?
FlashMath (math flash cards) costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Math Flash Machine free?
The Math Flash Machine costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do FlashMath (math flash cards) or The Math Flash Machine have ads?
Neither FlashMath (math flash cards) nor The Math Flash Machine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlashMath (math flash cards) or The Math Flash Machine?
FlashMath (math flash cards) ships an update every 6 months, and The Math Flash Machine every 30 months. Most recently, FlashMath (math flash cards) was updated on September 19, 2026 and The Math Flash Machine on September 11, 2026.

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