Comparison

MathBoard Addition vs Monster Math 2

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

Head to head
About

MathBoard Addition

This app helps learners of all ages master addition skills through interactive exercises and customizable difficulty. It offers a step-by-step problem solver, scratchboard for working out problems, and engaging learning activities. The app adapts to individual skill levels, promoting true comprehension rather than memorization.

Highlights
  • Customizable number ranges and digit formats
  • Step-by-step Problem Solver
  • Algebra-style equation support
  • Multiple answer formats
  • Built-in scratchboard
  • Support for multiple student profiles
  • iCloud Syncing
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The perfect starting point for mastering addition—now with iCloud Sync, Apple Pencil, speech input, and support for iPadOS 26’s new windowing system. MathBoard® Addition is the FREE “addition only” version of the award-winning MathBoard app, designed to help students of all ages learn to solve math problems—not just memorize answers. This highly configurable app adapts to each student’s skill level, from early learners beginning with single-digit addition to more advanced students tackling algebra-style equations. Whether at home or in the classroom, MathBoard Addition provides a supportive, hands-on learning environment that promotes true comprehension. Students can solve problems using a built-in scratchboard, get help through the step-by-step Problem Solver, and engage with learning activities like Find the Sign, Equality/Inequality, and Match Math (a memory game). Best of all, the app grows with your learner—difficulty settings, question styles, and number ranges are all customizable. Key Features • Configurable number ranges and digit formats (e.g., two-digit over one-digit) • Smart “wrong answer” generation to reduce guessing • Algebra-style equation support (e.g., 6 + x = 12) • Multiple answer formats: multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank • Built-in Problem Solver teaches step-by-step solutions • Built-in scratchboard for working out problems • Quick reference tables for counting and addition • Timed activities with countdown or stopwatch options • Save and share equation settings or student results • Support for multiple student profiles Optimized for the Latest Apple Tech • iCloud Syncing across devices • Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard support • Speech Input and Text to Speech • iPadOS 26 windowing for multitasking Whether you’re teaching in the classroom or practicing at the kitchen table, MathBoard Addition offers a focused and engaging way to build math confidence—one equation at a time.

About

Monster Math 2

This app makes learning math skills fun for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. It covers a wide range of topics from basic geometry to fractions and decimals through an engaging adventure game. Detailed reports help parents track their child's progress and identify areas for improvement.

Highlights
  • Practice 67+ math skills
  • Geometry, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Fractions and decimals
  • Engaging adventure storyline
  • Adaptive gameplay
  • Detailed progress reports
  • Aligned with Common Core standards
Features
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Monster Math helps your child practice and learn over 67 math skills within basic geometry, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, factors, multiples, prime numbers, fractions and decimals. It is suited for Grades K – 5, with standard skill presets aligned with Common Core standards. These are also customisable to suit your kids’ aptitude and you can move to advanced or basic skills with a simple toggle. Detailed reports allow you to get an in-depth view of how the kids are progressing in math! Monster Math has: 4 Different Worlds 23 game characters Superior gameplay features and more interactivity for the kids Custom-made artwork and soundtrack While kids explore new worlds with new characters, they don’t even realize they are getting better and faster at math! Monster Math is a hugely better approach to practicing mental math and doing math drills. It is designed to quiz multiple skills at once; unlike flash cards or simple quiz based apps, which only ask one question at a time. Kids love Monster Math! Monster Math Features: Tons of Adventure • Become Maxx and rescue your best friend Juno from the clutches of evil monsters! Your child can follow an engaging storyline as Maxx runs through multiple worlds and levels. Learn and Practice Math • Monster Math is better than homework, and it’s the perfect math trainer for your child. Monster Math has adaptive gameplay that adjusts to your child's current progress. In-Depth Reporting • Learn how your child is doing with the Common Core Standards for math. See where they need help. You can even get a skill-specific analysis, as well as weekly email updates. Unlock More with Monster Math! • Monster Math is your child’s personal math trainer. It takes your child through 20 levels in 4 different worlds, encountering strange and funny monsters. And they defeat these monsters using basic math and problem solving skills that they use in class every day! With Monster Math your child will learn: Basic Geometry • Identify shapes on various attributes • Symmetry Addition & Subtraction • Addition up to 20 • Subtraction up to 20 • Two-digit addition without carry over • Two-digit subtraction without borrowing Multiplication & Division • Times Tables of 1 to 12 • Divide by numbers 1 to 12 • Multiply single-digit numbers by multiples of 10 Primes, Factors and Multiples Fractions • Visual representations (1/b, a/b) • Equivalence • Whole numbers as Fractions • Comparing fractions • Basic fraction addition Decimals • Decimal equivalents to given fractions and vice-versa Common Core Standards: K.G.2, K.G.3, K.G.4, K.OA.5, 1.G.1, 1.G.3, 1.NBT.4, 1.OA.3, 2.G.1, 2.G.3, 2.NBT.5, 2.OA.2, 3.G.1, 3.OA.7, 3.NBT.2, 3.NBT.3, 3.NF.1, 3.NF.3, 4.G.3, 4.OA.1, 4.NF.2, 4.NF.3, 4.NF.6. Let your kids practice all of their basic math skills and problem solving while they have fun. Download Monster Math now! Subscription info: - Monster Math can be purchased standalone, or as part of a makkajai subscription. - Makkajai subscriptions are auto-renewable and annual. Genius - $59.99/yr - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged $59.99 for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable - Cancellation will not go into effect until the end of the monthly billing cycle For support, questions or comments, write to us at: support@makkajai.com Privacy policy: http://www.makkajai.com/privacy-policy Terms of use: http://www.makkajai.com/terms

Screenshots

MathBoard Addition4 screens
Monster Math 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MathBoard Addition at none against Monster Math 2's 5. Monster Math 2's advantage is ratings volume (6.5K vs 118) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Monster Math 2 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $59.99 per year. MathBoard Addition asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for MathBoard Addition against 4.5 for Monster Math 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Math 2 has 6.5K ratings behind it against 118, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of MathBoard Addition's written reviews are positive against 63% of Monster Math 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MathBoard Addition ships an update every 2 months, Monster Math 2 fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MathBoard Addition versus Monster Math 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathBoard AdditionMonster Math 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (118 ratings)4.5 (6.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.6% of reviews — better63.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1186.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB181 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPalaSoftware Inc.Makkajai Edu Tech Private Limited

Customer experience

MathBoard Addition

All ratings118 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral5.1%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive68.6%
Neutral5.7%
Negative25.7%

Monster Math 2

All ratings6,535 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews150 reviews
Positive63.3%
Neutral6.0%
Negative30.7%

Bugs and requests

MathBoard Addition

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Monster Math 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues
  • Incompatibility with older devices
  • Incorrect answers sometimes marked as correct

Requested features

4 requests
  • Free access to all levels
  • More free content and features
  • Ability to play with friends
  • Better progression system

In-app purchases

None

MathBoard Addition

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Monster Math 2

Subscriptions4
  • Expert Annual Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Genius Annual Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Genius All-apps Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • Makkajai Genius Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock Full Version$9.99

Questions

Is MathBoard Addition free?
MathBoard Addition is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Monster Math 2 free?
Monster Math 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MathBoard Addition or Monster Math 2?
Monster Math 2 is rated higher. MathBoard Addition averages 4.4 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while Monster Math 2 averages 4.5 from 6.5K ratings.
Do MathBoard Addition or Monster Math 2 have ads?
Neither MathBoard Addition nor Monster Math 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MathBoard Addition or Monster Math 2?
MathBoard Addition ships an update every 2 months, and Monster Math 2 fortnightly. Most recently, MathBoard Addition was updated on October 29, 2026 and Monster Math 2 on October 29, 2026.

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