Comparison

FlashMath (math flash cards) vs Monster Math

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

Monster Math

Embark on an exciting math adventure with this educational game designed for 1st to 3rd graders. Kids explore planets, complete missions, and collect badges while mastering addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The app focuses on building number sense and understanding math concepts through engaging gameplay.

Highlights
  • Math adventure gameplay
  • Grade-specific learning paths
  • Focus on number sense
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division practice
  • Offline play
  • Ad-free environment
Features
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Embark on an EPIC math adventure with Monster Math games! With Monster Math, kids explore exciting new planets, take on missions to save them, and collect cool badges. And the best part? They’re building their math skills while having a blast playing the game! Students flag off their journey by creating a profile and diving into a math journey adapted for their grade. Monster Math is designed by educators & grounded in research by Math Fact Fluency Expert Dr. Jennifer Bay-Williams. It sets the stage for kids' educational journey and builds their math facts skill step by step as their young minds explore fun and challenging math planets, mastering one math skill at a time in a fun game based format so immersive that they won’t even realize they are learning math. With Monster Math, practicing math is nothing like doing worksheets or just recognizing flashcards.Kids take on mini math missions and build confidence as they get better at addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in a fun and engaging way! Winner of the Brain Child Award and National Parenting Product Award in 2020! WHY MONSTER MATH? Focus on building Number Sense: Instead of rote memorization only, Monster Math focuses on using visual cues to help kids understand how operations work, learn basic and advanced fact strategies, and in general get very flexible with numbers. It’s Engaging: We believe learning should spark joy, be visual, interactive, and fun. That’s why at Monster Math, we create mini math missions that feel like games while helping kids master key concepts! It’s aligned: Every mission in Monster Math is carefully designed to align with the Core curriculum as well as various state curriculums across the US, ensuring that kids are practicing the right skills at the right time. Designed for early elementary Grades: Monster Math covers key math concepts for 1st to 3rd graders, all aligned with Common Core standards. Stress-Free Learning: No time limits, no penalties, and no distractions, just pure math fun in a safe, ad-free environment! Play Anytime, Anywhere: Monster Math works offline, so kids can access the app and enjoy learning on the go, anytime and anywhere! WHAT PARENTS SAY ABOUT MONSTER MATH “My son has ADHD and loves the game. He is able to sit and play for an extended period of time. Without realizing that he is also learning. I highly recommend this game.” — Justin P’s Mom “Super excited that we found this one. I think this is the most fine learning apps online” — Areiladas1013 MONSTER MATH FOR PARENTS Monster Math isn’t just fun, it’s effective! Coming soon: You’ll get clear progress reports and skill breakdowns so you can easily track how your child is improving. MONSTER MATH FOR TEACHERS Monster Math is free for teachers. Use it to build Math fact fluency for your students. With student profiles, multiple kids can use the same device and still track their progress independently. SUBSCRIBE ONCE, LEARN FOREVER Sign up for a free 7-day trial to explore our learning experience. After the trial, subscribe annually for just $59.99/year. With one annual subscription, which works across multiple devices, your child unlocks all missions, updates, and future content. Subscription info: - Makkajai subscriptions are auto-renewable and annual with a 7-day Free Trial - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at the end of the Free trial - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase - Cancellation will not go into effect until the end of the monthly billing cycle For support, questions or comments, write to us at: support@makkajai.com Our privacy policy can be found at: http://www.makkajai.com/privacy-policy Our terms of use can be found at: http://www.makkajai.com/terms Connect with us on Facebook & Instagram

Screenshots

FlashMath (math flash cards)4 screens
Monster Math4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Monster Math at Free against FlashMath (math flash cards)'s $0.99. Monster Math also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (34K vs 48). FlashMath (math flash cards)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On rating, 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

Monster Math is free to download; FlashMath (math flash cards) costs $0.99 up front. Monster Math sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. FlashMath (math flash cards) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for FlashMath (math flash cards) against 4.5 for Monster Math. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Math has 34K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of FlashMath (math flash cards)'s written reviews are positive against 66% of Monster Math's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlashMath (math flash cards) ships an update every 6 months, Monster Math every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FlashMath (math flash cards) versus Monster Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashMath (math flash cards)Monster Math
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (48 ratings)4.5 (34K ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.7% of reviews — better66.3% of reviews
Number of ratings4834K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB208 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPalaSoftware Inc.Makkajai Edu Tech Private Limited

Customer experience

FlashMath (math flash cards)

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

Monster Math

All ratings34,396 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews457 reviews
Positive66.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative28.4%

Bugs and requests

FlashMath (math flash cards)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Monster Math

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incorrect answers shown in the app
  • Subscription issues and inability to cancel
  • Compatibility problems with older devices
  • Login screen freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add multiplication mode
  • Increase difficulty levels beyond 5th grade
  • Provide more customization options
  • Add a pause button
  • Improve progress tracking and reporting

In-app purchases

None

FlashMath (math flash cards)

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Monster Math

Subscriptions6
  • Monster Math Premium$9.991 Month
  • Genius Quarterly Subscription$29.993 Months
  • Monster Math Premium$44.996 Months
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  • Monster Math - Genius Annual Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Monster Math - Expert Annual Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Monster Math Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock Full Version$9.99

Questions

Is FlashMath (math flash cards) free?
FlashMath (math flash cards) costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Monster Math free?
Monster Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FlashMath (math flash cards) or Monster Math?
Monster Math is rated higher. FlashMath (math flash cards) averages 4.4 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Monster Math averages 4.5 from 34K ratings.
Do FlashMath (math flash cards) or Monster Math have ads?
Neither FlashMath (math flash cards) nor Monster Math shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlashMath (math flash cards) or Monster Math?
FlashMath (math flash cards) ships an update every 6 months, and Monster Math every 5 days. Most recently, FlashMath (math flash cards) was updated on September 19, 2026 and Monster Math on September 25, 2026.

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