Comparison

Tic Tac Math vs Big Math Flash Cards

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

About

Big Math Flash Cards

This app provides a digital flash card experience for practicing basic arithmetic operations. Users can flip cards, select answers, and track their progress with score percentages and elapsed time. Additional features for reviewing mistakes, custom sets, and different input modes are available through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
  • Configurable number of questions and answers
  • Score percentage and elapsed time tracking
  • Selectable color themes and sound options
  • Review incorrect answers (in-app purchase)
  • Custom card sets (in-app purchase)
Features
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Highly rated by teachers, parents and kids of all ages! Flip the card just like a real flash card! Simple, clean and easy to use interface. The front side of the card shows the question and the back side of the card shows the possible answers. Just tap to flip the card. Once you answer the question correctly, flick the card off the screen by swiping up. Features * Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division * Score percentage and elapsed time displayed * Configurable number of questions * Configurable number of answers for multiple choice * Supports landscape or portrait card display modes * Selectable flash card color themes * Turn all sounds on or off Other great features available via "In App Purchase" * Review Incorrect - review the questions that were answered incorrectly * Score Cards - view and review past scores and questions * Specific Numbers - customize the first and second number ranges * Mixed Operations - ability to have cards with mixed operators * Flash Card Mode - displays the answer instead of multiple choice (swipe up to mark the card correct, swipe down to mark the card incorrect) * Manual Entry Mode - type your answer instead of selecting from a choice of possible answers * Custom Cards - make your own custom card set questions * Time Per Card - allows you to set a time limit for each card

Screenshots

Tic Tac Math4 screens
Big Math Flash Cards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Big Math Flash Cards at Free against Tic Tac Math's $1.99. Big Math Flash Cards also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 66 months) and ratings volume (40K vs 5). Tic Tac Math's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On 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

Big Math Flash Cards is free to download; Tic Tac Math costs $1.99 up front. Big Math Flash Cards sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Tic Tac Math asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tic Tac Math holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Math Flash Cards has 40K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Tic Tac Math's written reviews are positive against 77% of Big Math Flash Cards's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tic Tac Math ships an update every 66 months, Big Math Flash Cards every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Tic Tac Math versus Big Math Flash Cards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTic Tac MathBig Math Flash Cards
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better4.2 (40K ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better77.0% of reviews
Number of ratings540K — better
Update frequencyEvery 66 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMath Geek Mama Educational Resources Inc.Masato Takagi

Customer experience

Tic Tac Math

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

Big Math Flash Cards

All ratings39,977 ratings
Positive79.8%
Neutral5.5%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews1,031 reviews
Positive77.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative16.3%

Bugs and requests

Tic Tac Math

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Big Math Flash Cards

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect answers marked as wrong
  • Glitches when swiping answers

Requested features

5 requests
  • More difficulty levels
  • Ability to choose specific math operations
  • Addition of word problems
  • Inclusion of fractions and exponents
  • Gamification and rewards system

In-app purchases

None

Tic Tac Math

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Big Math Flash Cards

One-time7
  • Review Incorrect$0.99
  • Score Cards$0.99
  • Specific Numbers$0.99
Show 4 more
  • Mixed Operations$0.99
  • Levels 4,5,6$0.99
  • Flash Card Mode$0.99
  • All Bundle$4.99

Questions

Is Tic Tac Math free?
Tic Tac Math costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Big Math Flash Cards free?
Big Math Flash Cards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tic Tac Math or Big Math Flash Cards?
Tic Tac Math is rated higher. Tic Tac Math averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Big Math Flash Cards averages 4.2 from 40K ratings.
Do Tic Tac Math or Big Math Flash Cards have ads?
Neither Tic Tac Math nor Big Math Flash Cards shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tic Tac Math or Big Math Flash Cards?
Tic Tac Math ships an update every 66 months, and Big Math Flash Cards every 2 months. Most recently, Tic Tac Math was updated on October 4, 2026 and Big Math Flash Cards on October 18, 2026.

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