Tic Tac Math vs Flash Math
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tic Tac Math
This educational game combines the familiar fun of Tic Tac Toe with math practice. Players solve equations to earn squares, making learning addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division engaging for elementary through high school students.
- Tic Tac Toe gameplay with math equations
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division practice
- Adjustable difficulty with one, two, or three-digit numbers
- Scratchpad for working out answers
- Play against computer or in two-player mode
- Universal app for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad
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Kids love Tic Tac Math because it’s a game that they know how to play and it’s fun. Parents and teachers understand that a game that is fun, familiar and educational is a great use of iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch technology before the kids start playing “other” games. And it doesn’t require a lot of time on their part to get things going because every kid knows how to play Tic Tac Toe. This unique app combines the time-tested, kid approved favorite Tic Tac Toe game with math game equations for an educationally fun experience. Kids love to play this math game; parents and teachers love that their elementary school, middle school and even high school kids are honing their math skills. Click “...More” to learn why you should download this App today! Great App for Kids! “This app is really cool on the iPad! The scratch pad rocks and saves paper too.” - Mathevangelist A great classroom story with Tic Tac Math “I began using Tic Tac Math with my fourth grade class this winter and spring as a way to get kids motivated to prepare for standardized testing. Tic Tac Math was quick, the kids loved playing, it requires no explanation and the kids scores went up. I recommend Tic Tac Math to anyone looking for a fun way to help a kids who may be struggling with math.” - Beth Harstad, Fourth Grade Teacher, Mound-Westonka Schools, Mound, Minnesota Tic Tac Math game combines the fun and strategy of Tic Tac Toe with the skill building of math flash cards. Your child can choose which skill to play – addition, subtraction, multiplication or division. There is even the option of playing one, two or three digit numbers in the equations, so they can increase the difficulty as their skills improve. It's easy to get started, no rules to figure out because kids already know the rules! Just as in regular Tic Tac Toe, if you get three squares in a row, you win. To gain a square, you must first solve the math equation. A scratch pad has been included for working out answers, if necessary. This app is great for all ages. You can play against the computer or use that opportunity for a bonding, two-person game. It’s an excellent way for parents to spend time with their children while helping them sharpen their minds. Or, use the two-player mode as an opportunity for an older child to help a younger one. This builds confidence and reinforces math skills at the same time. The fun Tic Tac Math app is the first math game developed to work on all three devices – iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Regardless of which you use, you essentially have a portable classroom and teacher anytime you open Tic Tac Math. There aren’t 30 other kids here, though. When your child is playing Tic Tac Math, he or she is the only student. Features: * First creation of a universal math app; works on iPhone, iPod Touch and optimized for the unique features of the iPad * Offers four skills to play – addition, subtraction, multiplication or division * Challenging one, two or three digit number equations * Includes a scratch pad for figuring out answers * Concept is based on Tic Tac Toe, so it’s easy for your child to understand gameplay * Builds math skills in a fun way * Can eliminate the boredom that smart kids often experience while on long trips, waiting in lines or sitting in restaurants * Teachers report that starting out each day with a couple of rounds on Tic Tac Math help kids improve their math facts and gets them settled down to begin learning. So do your child a favor. The next time they site down to play their favorite game on the iPad, ask them to beat the computer on 4 games of Tic Tac Math. They’ll probably think it a bit strange at first, but before you know it they’ll be improving their math scores, building their math confidence and building a path to a better life!
Flash Math
Practice mental math with interactive flashcards. Choose from various game modes and math categories, including addition, subtraction, and multiplication. Track your progress and unlock achievements as you improve your math skills.
- Multiple game modes (timed, untimed, streak)
- Addition, subtraction, and multiplication practice
- Grade-level specific problem sets
- Progress tracking and statistics
- Achievement unlocking
- Privacy-focused, on-device progress storage
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Flash Math Simple flash card math. No ads, no subscriptions, no logins. Just getting better at mental math. Pick a category, pick a format, and go. That's it. Three ways to play: • 20 Problems — focused, untimed sets to build accuracy • Survival — answer until your first mistake, then beat your streak • 30 Second Rush — how many can you answer in 30 seconds? Three categories: • Addition & Subtraction — single, double, and triple digit • Multiplication — every times table from ×2 through ×12 • Grade Levels — mixed problem sets for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade Track your streak, accuracy, and total problems solved. Unlock achievements as you improve. See exactly how you perform on every multiplication fact and digit range. Privacy first. All your progress lives on your device. Nothing is collected, shared, or tracked. No account needed, ever. --- Optional upgrades — one-time purchases, not subscriptions: • Color Scheme Pack — unlock Dark, High Contrast, and five more themes • Lifelong Gold Member — advanced stats, color schemes, and everything we add in the future The core app is free. The math is always free.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Flash Math at Free against Tic Tac Math's $1.99. Flash Math also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Tic Tac Math's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 13.0). On ratings volume, 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
Flash Math is free to download; Tic Tac Math costs $1.99 up front. Flash Math sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Tic Tac Math asks for nothing beyond the download.
Flash Math holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Tic Tac Math's written reviews are positive against 100% of Flash Math's.
| Parameter | Tic Tac Math | Flash Math |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 66 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Math Geek Mama Educational Resources Inc. | Cody Palmer |
Customer experience
Tic Tac Math
Flash Math
In-app purchases
Tic Tac Math
No in-app purchases
Flash Math
- Color Theme Pack$4.99
- Gold Member$24.99









