Comparison

Basic Math vs MindQuest Games

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

Head to head
About

Basic Math

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
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This is an application based on the drill-and-practice instructional strategy. Similar to memorization, such a strategy presents the tasks to be completed repetitively to build up the foundation skills for more meaningful learning in the future. This application provides exercises covering basic mathematical skills like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. The exercises are targeted for children under 12 years, and sometimes even adults, with varying degrees of difficulty depending on their age. Upgrade to Basic Math Deluxe to unlock the following features: - A numeric keypad to enter answers, besides using multiple-choice answers - Enter values using the usual calculator left-to-right mode, or working style right-to-left mode - Sound effects - A times table to practise multiplication tables - Option to configure max and minimum operand value - A report card to review your performance in past exercises

About

MindQuest Games

Features
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MindQuest makes learning fun through interactive games designed for pre-primary children. Built around a complete pre-primary curriculum, MindQuest helps young learners develop essential skills through engaging play-based activities that keep them motivated and excited to learn. What children can learn • Early Math Concepts • Language and Vocabulary Skills • Reading Readiness • Logical Thinking and Problem Solving • Shapes, Colors, and Patterns • Memory and Attention Skills • Creativity and Exploration Features • Curriculum-aligned learning activities • Fun educational games and challenges • Child-friendly interface designed for young learners • Progressive difficulty to support learning growth • Engaging visuals and interactive gameplay • Regular content updates Whether your child is just beginning their learning journey or preparing for school, MindQuest provides a fun and structured way to build strong foundational skills. Subscription Information MindQuest offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions that provide access to premium learning content, games, activities, and future updates. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions anytime through your Apple Account Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://mindquest.games/about/terms Privacy Policy: https://mindquest.games/about/privacy

Screenshots

Basic Math4 screens
MindQuest Games3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Basic Math at none against MindQuest Games's 2. MindQuest Games's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price 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

Both are free to download. MindQuest Games sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Basic Math asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Basic Math versus MindQuest Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic MathMindQuest Games
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB221 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperExplorer TechnologiesSandiv Consultancy Private Limited

Bugs and requests

Basic Math

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

11 requests
  • 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
Show 6 more
  • Add more operations
  • Add percentages and angles
  • Option to type in own answers instead of multiple choice
  • Make problems go faster
  • Change settings for difficulty and speed
  • Add grammar, science, and music modules

MindQuest Games

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Basic Math

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MindQuest Games

Subscriptions2
  • MindQuest Monthly$9.991 Month
  • MindQuest Annual Subscription$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Basic Math free?
Basic Math is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MindQuest Games free?
MindQuest Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Basic Math or MindQuest Games have ads?
Basic Math shows ads; MindQuest Games does not.

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