Comparison

FlashMath (math flash cards) vs Flash Cards

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

Flash Cards

This app offers a straightforward and effective way to practice math facts. It provides immediate feedback, multiple problem formats, and tracks accuracy for frequently missed problems. Parents and teachers can configure operations and gain insights into student performance.

Highlights
  • No gamification distractions
  • No timer anxiety
  • Skip or retry problems
  • Immediate feedback
  • Multiple problem formats
  • Configurable operations
  • Tracks frequently missed problems
Features
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The fantastically simple and highly effective flashcards app! BENEFITS FOR THE STUDENTS • It's simple, no gamification distractions. • No anxiety from a timer. • Ability to skip or keep trying a troublesome problem. • Immediate feedback when a practice set is complete. • Multiple problem formats; the traditional format: 4 + 6 = __ or the missing addend format: 4 + _ = 10 BENEFITS FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS • Highly configurable, all operations are available. • Frequently missed problems are saved and repeated to increase accuracy. • Ability to choose a constant number, a great option for multiplication practice! • Insights into problem accuracy. Problem sets are saved and the number of attempts for each problem are tracked. AVAILABLE METRICS • Data on how many problems have been practiced grouped by operation • Data on operations accuracy. How many problems were solved the first time? • Data on frequently missed problems. No subscription plans, all features are available. Ad free.

Screenshots

FlashMath (math flash cards)4 screens
Flash Cards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: FlashMath (math flash cards) at free against Flash Cards's paid. FlashMath (math flash cards) also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). Flash Cards's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flash Cards holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 47 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of FlashMath (math flash cards)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Flash Cards's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlashMath (math flash cards) ships an update every 6 months, Flash Cards every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
FlashMath (math flash cards) versus Flash Cards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashMath (math flash cards)Flash Cards
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating4.4 (48 ratings)4.7 (47 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings48 — better47
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#126 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPalaSoftware Inc.Nathan Hoellein

Customer experience

FlashMath (math flash cards)

All ratings48 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive69.7%
Neutral12.1%
Negative18.2%

Flash Cards

All ratings47 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

FlashMath (math flash cards)

No in-app purchases

None

Flash Cards

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlashMath (math flash cards) free?
FlashMath (math flash cards) costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flash Cards free?
Flash Cards costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FlashMath (math flash cards) or Flash Cards?
Flash Cards is rated higher. FlashMath (math flash cards) averages 4.4 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Flash Cards averages 4.7 from 47 ratings.
Do FlashMath (math flash cards) or Flash Cards have ads?
Neither FlashMath (math flash cards) nor Flash Cards shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlashMath (math flash cards) or Flash Cards?
FlashMath (math flash cards) ships an update every 6 months, and Flash Cards every 5 months. Most recently, FlashMath (math flash cards) was updated on October 12, 2026 and Flash Cards on September 30, 2026.

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