ArithmeTick vs Cool Math Flash Cards
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ArithmeTick
Engage in a timed math challenge to solve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems. Earn points and extra time for correct answers, with adjustable difficulty levels for all ages. Includes a practice mode to hone your arithmetic skills.
- Timed math problem solving
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
- Adjustable difficulty levels
- Points and time bonuses
- Practice mode
- Suitable for kids and adults
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How fast can you add and multiply? Solve math problems against the clock! ArithmeTick is a challenging math game where you solve addition, subtraction, multiplication and division problems! The objective in ArithmeTick is to solve as many problems as possible before time runs out. You are awarded points for each correct answer depending on the difficulty and additional time for each correct answer. A practice mode is also included to help sharpen your math skills. With five difficulty levels, ArithmeTick is perfect for kids and adults! Educational Math Apps for Kids by iPhoneAndKids "Challenge kids with a set of flashcards that can be adjusted to include addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, or a combination of any or all skills. With a 'tick-tock' timer spurring kids on, this app gets the brain moving and would be great practice for those timed math tests in school." Great game for math nerds by Pusalieth "If you like doing math for fun you'll enjoy this game. Has multiple difficulties and you can specify between addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division." Flash cards are a treat by gfhardin "I <3 ArithmeTick! I had been trying to figure out a way to incorporate flash cards into my son's life all during 1st grade. As 2nd began, I realized there might be an App for that. There is, and it rocks! Now flashcards (OK, ok on the iPhone) are a carrot instead of a groaner." Father of 10 and 6 by RamkiHome "Easy way to entertain and challenge the kids and some times helps the adults to focus and regain some attention span. Simple and cool interface. I had this in my windows mobile and glad they have it in iPhone."
Cool Math Flash Cards
Master math facts with adaptive challenges and global leaderboards. Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with customizable problem types and colorful backgrounds. Compete with friends and the world to improve your math skills.
- Adaptive difficulty
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
- Smart multiple choice answers
- Toggle multiples/problem types
- Global leaderboards
- 5 background colors
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Adaptive difficulty based on your math skills! Practice, Train, Challenge friends, and see how you rank up against the rest of the world! As your skill rating increases so will the amount of difficult problems you receive. With 5 colorful backgrounds to choose from learning math has never been so simple and colorful! Can you achieve a 100% skill rating? Features: - addition, subtraction, multiplication, division - smart multiple choice answer generation - adaptive difficulty challenge mode - toggle multiples or problem types - 5 warm background colors to enhance experience - global leaderboards for skill rating and best streak Guess, Learn, Improve, Repeat. multiplication, math, tables, flash, cards, quiz, kids, games, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, grade, free, facts, practice math,addition,subtraction,multiplication,division,quiz,games,2nd,3rd,4th,5th,grade,kids,times,tables
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ArithmeTick at none against Cool Math Flash Cards's 5. ArithmeTick also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Cool Math Flash Cards's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 246). On price, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Cool Math Flash Cards sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. ArithmeTick asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cool Math Flash Cards holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cool Math Flash Cards has 1.9K ratings behind it against 246, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of ArithmeTick's written reviews are positive against 73% of Cool Math Flash Cards's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
ArithmeTick ships an update every 2 months, Cool Math Flash Cards every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ArithmeTick | Cool Math Flash Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (246 ratings) | 4.5 (1.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews — better | 72.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 246 | 1.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pomegranate Apps LLC | Corey Smith |
Customer experience
ArithmeTick
Cool Math Flash Cards
User reviews
ArithmeTick
From 246 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and engaging way to practice math
- 🧠 Effective for improving mental math skills
- ⏱️ Customizable difficulty levels
- 🎮 Suitable for all ages (kids and adults)
- 💰 Free app with no paywall
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes on various devices
- 🔢 Number pad layout '6' overlaps with '3' on iPhone 6/6+
- 🔊 Ignores silent mode on phone
- ⏰ Timer can be stressful for some users
- 🎨 Graphics look outdated on retina displays
Cool Math Flash Cards
From 1.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and engaging math practice
- 🚀 Helps improve math skills quickly
- 💡 Customizable background colors
- 🙌 Effective for learning math facts
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔊 Negative sound effects when getting answers wrong
- 💰 Ads can be disruptive for young users
- 🤔 Limited options to focus on specific math areas
Bugs and requests
ArithmeTick
Reported bugs
10 issues- App crashes frequently after 1000 points
- Crashes when resuming on iPhone 4
- Number '6' superimposed on '3' on iPhone 6/6+ (makes '6' unselectable)
- Game Center pop-ups cause crashes
- Fading answer text continues after next problem appears
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- No timer or score display on some versions
- Zoom function disables the '6' button
- App doesn't honor silent mode switch
- Crashes on old iPad models
- Crashes when entering answers on some devices
Requested features
15 requests- Ability to control range of values (e.g., practice only 1-9 times tables)
- Show correct answers after time limit or wrong guesses
- Local scoreboard to track progress over time
- Separate high scores for each difficulty level
- Option to listen to music while practicing
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- Landscape orientation option
- Standard calculator-style number pad layout
- Negative numbers for variety
- Fractions and percentages practice
- Elementary algebra problems
- Spelling test drills
- Ability to end levels at specific points (e.g., 30 problems)
- Trophies/badges publishable to social media
- Spelling app version
- Equal answer digit sizing on screen
Cool Math Flash Cards
Reported bugs
3 issues- Scores sometimes reset to zero after a wrong answer
- Specific number practice option not working as expected
- Ads with inappropriate content showing up for young users
Requested features
4 requests- Add reading, science, and writing sections
- Implement a timed test mode
- Allow users to save their own high scores
- Provide an option to disable the negative sound effects
In-app purchases
ArithmeTick
No in-app purchases
Cool Math Flash Cards
- Progress Report$0.99
- Specific Numbers$0.99
- Mixed Operations$0.99
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- Remove Ads$3.99
- Unlock All$4.99
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