Comparison

FlashMath (math flash cards) vs Big Math Flash Cards

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

Head to head
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

Big Math Flash Cards

This app provides a digital flash card experience for practicing basic arithmetic operations. Users can flip cards, select answers, and track their progress with score percentages and elapsed time. Additional features for reviewing mistakes, custom sets, and different input modes are available through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
  • Configurable number of questions and answers
  • Score percentage and elapsed time tracking
  • Selectable color themes and sound options
  • Review incorrect answers (in-app purchase)
  • Custom card sets (in-app purchase)
Features
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Highly rated by teachers, parents and kids of all ages! Flip the card just like a real flash card! Simple, clean and easy to use interface. The front side of the card shows the question and the back side of the card shows the possible answers. Just tap to flip the card. Once you answer the question correctly, flick the card off the screen by swiping up. Features * Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division * Score percentage and elapsed time displayed * Configurable number of questions * Configurable number of answers for multiple choice * Supports landscape or portrait card display modes * Selectable flash card color themes * Turn all sounds on or off Other great features available via "In App Purchase" * Review Incorrect - review the questions that were answered incorrectly * Score Cards - view and review past scores and questions * Specific Numbers - customize the first and second number ranges * Mixed Operations - ability to have cards with mixed operators * Flash Card Mode - displays the answer instead of multiple choice (swipe up to mark the card correct, swipe down to mark the card incorrect) * Manual Entry Mode - type your answer instead of selecting from a choice of possible answers * Custom Cards - make your own custom card set questions * Time Per Card - allows you to set a time limit for each card

Screenshots

FlashMath (math flash cards)4 screens
Big Math Flash Cards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Big Math Flash Cards at Free against FlashMath (math flash cards)'s $0.99. Big Math Flash Cards also leads on ratings volume (40K vs 48) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). FlashMath (math flash cards)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). On review sentiment, ads and device support 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

Big Math Flash Cards is free to download; FlashMath (math flash cards) costs $0.99 up front. Big Math Flash Cards sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. FlashMath (math flash cards) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FlashMath (math flash cards) holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Math Flash Cards has 40K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of FlashMath (math flash cards)'s written reviews are positive against 77% of Big Math Flash Cards's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlashMath (math flash cards) ships an update every 6 months, Big Math Flash Cards every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
FlashMath (math flash cards) versus Big Math Flash Cards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashMath (math flash cards)Big Math Flash Cards
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (48 ratings) — better4.2 (40K ratings)
Positive reviews69.7% of reviews77.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4840K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPalaSoftware Inc.Masato Takagi

Customer experience

FlashMath (math flash cards)

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

Big Math Flash Cards

All ratings39,977 ratings
Positive79.8%
Neutral5.5%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews987 reviews
Positive77.0%
Neutral6.8%
Negative16.2%

Bugs and requests

FlashMath (math flash cards)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Big Math Flash Cards

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect answers marked as wrong
  • Glitches when swiping answers

Requested features

5 requests
  • More difficulty levels
  • Ability to choose specific math operations
  • Addition of word problems
  • Inclusion of fractions and exponents
  • Gamification and rewards system

In-app purchases

None

FlashMath (math flash cards)

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Big Math Flash Cards

One-time7
  • Review Incorrect$0.99
  • Score Cards$0.99
  • Specific Numbers$0.99
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  • Mixed Operations$0.99
  • Levels 4,5,6$0.99
  • Flash Card Mode$0.99
  • All Bundle$4.99

Questions

Is FlashMath (math flash cards) free?
FlashMath (math flash cards) costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Big Math Flash Cards free?
Big Math Flash Cards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FlashMath (math flash cards) or Big Math Flash Cards?
FlashMath (math flash cards) is rated higher. FlashMath (math flash cards) averages 4.4 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Big Math Flash Cards averages 4.2 from 40K ratings.
Do FlashMath (math flash cards) or Big Math Flash Cards have ads?
Neither FlashMath (math flash cards) nor Big Math Flash Cards shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlashMath (math flash cards) or Big Math Flash Cards?
FlashMath (math flash cards) ships an update every 6 months, and Big Math Flash Cards every 2 months. Most recently, FlashMath (math flash cards) was updated on September 19, 2026 and Big Math Flash Cards on September 25, 2026.

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