# Basic Math vs Math Games

The clearest difference is rating: Math Games at 4.5 against Basic Math's 3.0. Math Games also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). Basic Math's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Math Games sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year. Basic Math asks for nothing beyond the download.

Math Games holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Math Games has 51 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Basic Math's written reviews are positive against 100% of Math Games's.

Basic Math ships an update every 2 months, Math Games every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Basic Math | Math Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-math/id291808633/reviews) | **[4.5 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-games-learn-math-puzzle/id1625152575/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **51** |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Explorer Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/290940392) | [Cedric Porter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524090629) |

## What reviewers say

### Basic Math

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-math/id291808633)

Practice essential math skills through repetitive exercises. This app offers addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems suitable for children and adults. An optional upgrade unlocks advanced features like a numeric keypad, customizable difficulty, and performance tracking.

**Highlights:** Addition exercises, Subtraction exercises, Multiplication exercises, Division exercises, Adjustable difficulty, Performance reporting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for brushing up math skills
- 👍 Helps improve math abilities
- 👍 Allows setting max/min problem values
- 👍 Good for practicing specific multiplication problems
- 👍 Cool math game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 No percents offered
- 👎 App abruptly stops when checking Report Card
- 👎 Cannot adjust number of problems per session
- 👎 Tic Tac Toe mode assumes two players
- 👎 Does not teach math, only runs through problems

**Reported bugs**

- Application abruptly stops when checking Report Card
- Tic Tac Toe mode instantly presumes two players
- Timer only counts up and not down
- Requires iOS 4, not compatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Offer percents
- Allow adjustment of problems per session
- Option to change Tic Tac Toe mode to single player
- Explain why questions were missed
- Make timer count down


### Math Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-games-learn-math-puzzle/id1625152575)

Enhance your arithmetic abilities with this engaging educational game. Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Compete with friends and aim for the top of the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Addition practice, Subtraction practice, Multiplication practice, Division practice, Leaderboards, Multiplayer challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Math Games++ | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Basic Math free?

Basic Math is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Math Games free?

Math Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Basic Math or Math Games?

Math Games is rated higher. Basic Math averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Math Games averages 4.5 from 51 ratings.

### Do Basic Math or Math Games have ads?

Both Basic Math and Math Games show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Basic Math or Math Games?

Basic Math ships an update every 2 months, and Math Games every 8 days. Most recently, Basic Math was updated on September 29, 2026 and Math Games on October 4, 2026.

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