Comparison

PANDANET(Go) vs Math Speed

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

Head to head
About

PANDANET(Go)

Play, view, and learn the ancient strategy game of Go on your mobile device. Connect with a global community, watch professional matches, and improve your skills with daily challenges and archived games.

Highlights
  • Real-time game viewing and play
  • Watch professional Go matches
  • Daily Go trivia questions
  • Social networking features
  • Match history and archives
  • Automated opponent matching
Features
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At long last, a free iOS-compatible Go app is now available through Pandanet! Approximately 80 thousand members from more than 150 countries use the Pandanet Go Match website and its world-class online Go Salon. Go is gaining popularity around the world as a "mind game," and now Pandanet brings it to your fingertips to be enjoyed at home or "on the go." == App Features == [Game Viewing] This feature allows you to display a list of users currently in rooms, view matches in real time, etc. If you have a Pandanet account already, you can play games. At least 1,000 members are logged in at all times, allowing you to play or view Go matches 24 hours a day, every day of the year. A perfect way to wile the time during commutes to work or school. Plus a reliable, patented rating system allows you to match up with anyone, regardless of skill differences, under the appropriate handicaps to even out the playing field. -------- [Pro Games] This feature enables you to view live or archived title matches between top professional Go players, including the Qisheng, Meijin, Honinbo, Oza, Gosei, and Judan matches. Various other professional matches, Pair Go championship games, and even amateur tournaments are available for live or archival viewing as well. -------- [News / Streaming] Go has been gaining worldwide popularity as an international "mind game". Pandanet features a stream of relevant, up-to-date Go-related information, including professional title match and amateur match information in real time. -------- [Invitation] Pressing "Invitation" at the bottom of the screen will display a list of potential opponents who you can invite to play in a match. You can also select "Any player", which has the computer automatically match you with an opponent who meets your conditions. Checking the "Received" box shows invitations received from other players, and checking the "Sent" box shows you details for invitations that you've sent out. -------- [Question-a-day] A question is asked each day, covering various genres. Questions are updated on a daily basis, allowing you to answer at your own leisure. Answering a little each day will surely improve your playing skills. -------- [Net Social Plaza] - Pandanet offers a "Social Plaza" (SNS) feature that includes the following services: - The option to view your own match history and records. - The option to join a community that interests you, and to socialize with other community members by posting on a forum and sending messages. -------- [Archive] Every match you've played can be saved to the software. You can also enter your own game records to store them, enter a variation diagram, etc. so that you can look through past matches anywhere at any time. -------- [Settings] You can change the following settings, or check app controls here. == Content unrelated to matches == - Account - Change status - Set info - Move room + Match-related content + - Show coordinates - Change autoplay speed - Confirm moves - Zoom out after move - Adjust volume * Layout features such as stones and boards can be customized in the iPad version. -------- == Intro to Pandanet Events & Tournaments == Pandanet holds a variety of Go tournaments and events. (1) SportAccord-Pandanet Cup Online Go Tournament The "SportAccord Go Online Tournament" and "Pandanet Cup Internet World Amateur Go Tournament" were combined to form this large-scale internet world Go tournament. It's held for classes ranging from indiscriminate to C Class, and awesome prizes are awarded to the champions in each class. Participation is free, so please take advantage of this unique opportunity to compete with Go fans from around the world. (2) Pandanet Go European Team Championship Five players, each representing a European country, play in team competition. (3) Pandanet-AGA City League Five players, each representing an American city, play in team competition. (Many more events are available as well. Check the website for details.) --------

About

Math Speed

Sharpen your mental math skills with speed drills, times tables practice, and calculation shortcuts. Designed for students and adults, it offers a distraction-free interface to improve reflexes and build a daily math habit.

Highlights
  • Master times tables 1-12
  • Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Learn calculation shortcuts
  • Four difficulty tiers
  • Daily 1-minute challenge
  • Multi-profile support
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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Transform your brain into a high-speed mental arithmetic powerhouse! Whether you want to master times tables 1 to 12, calculate complex equations in seconds, or sharpen your daily math reflexes, Math Speed delivers the ultimate brain workout across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Designed for students, competitive exam candidates (SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT), and adults who want lightning-fast calculation skills, Math Speed combines proven speed-math strategies with an elegant, distraction-free interface. MASTER TIMES TABLES & ARITHMETIC DRILLS ------------------------------------------------ • Times Tables 1× to 12×: Build instant recall with targeted flashcards. Select individual tables (like 7× or 12×) or practice all 12 tables mixed. • 4 Core Math Operations: High-intensity Addition (+), Subtraction (−), Multiplication (×), and Division (÷) speed drills designed to sharpen cognitive reaction times. • Mixed Grand Prix: Put your agility to the test with rapid-fire questions combining all 4 operations under intense time pressure. • Target Mode (Missing Numbers): Solve for missing operands (e.g., 8 + ? = 15 or ? × 6 = 42) to develop true algebraic intuition and flexible number sense. • 4 Balanced Difficulty Tiers: - Easy: Ideal for beginners, kids, and quick morning warm-ups. - Medium: Perfect for everyday mental math fluency and school homework. - Hard: Tailored for advanced learners and timed exam prep. - Insane: Extreme multi-digit speed challenges for calculation masters. PRO MENTAL MATH COACHING & TRICKS ------------------------------------------- Learn calculation shortcuts used by speed arithmetic champions: • Multiply by 11 Shortcut: Instantly multiply 2-digit numbers by 11 with the sum-split technique. • Divide by 5 Trick: Double the number and shift the decimal point for rapid answers. • 10s Complements: Master number pairs that make 10, 100, and 1,000 for fast subtraction. • Near-Doubles Strategy: Calculate adjacent sums instantly using base doubles. • Halving & Doubling: Simplify multi-digit multiplication into effortless mental steps. • Missed Questions Review: Turn mistakes into mastery with targeted error feedback. BUILD A DAILY CALCULATION HABIT -------------------------------------- • Free Daily 1-Minute Challenge: A fast daily workout to keep cognitive reflexes sharp in just 60 seconds. • Live Refill Countdown: Track your daily practice renewal with live countdown timers. • Streak Milestones & Badges: Build long-term discipline with daily streak tracking and consistency rewards. MULTI-PROFILE SUPPORT (UP TO 3 USERS) --------------------------------------------- • Dedicated Practice Profiles: Create up to 3 user profiles on a single device. • Separate Progress & Stats: Siblings, students, and parents track personal high scores, accuracy, and settings independently. GLOBAL LEADERBOARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS ---------------------------------------------- • Game Center Integration: Compete for the top rank on global High Score & Streak leaderboards. • 20+ Achievements: Unlock badges as you hit speed milestones, perfect rounds, and master complex tiers. SEAMLESS APPLE ECOSYSTEM EXPERIENCE ------------------------------------------------ • Standalone Apple Watch App: Practice rapid mental math on the go with tactile haptic feedback. • Spotlight Search & Siri Shortcuts: Launch drills and times tables directly from iOS Search. • 100% Offline-First: No internet required, zero ads, and total privacy. PERFECT FOR ALL AGES & GOALS ----------------------------------- • Elementary & Middle School: Master multiplication tables, division facts, and arithmetic. • High School & College: Ace timed math on SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, and civil service tests. • Adults & Seniors: Maintain mental sharpness, boost memory, and enjoy daily brain fitness. Download Math Speed today and discover how fast your brain can calculate! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PANDANET(Go)4 screens
Math Speed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Math Speed at 100% against PANDANET(Go)'s 34%. Math Speed also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). PANDANET(Go)'s advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. PANDANET(Go) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Math Speed sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PANDANET(Go) ships an update every 2 months, Math Speed every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PANDANET(Go) versus Math Speed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPANDANET(Go)Math Speed
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPANDANET Inc.Binoy Jose

Customer experience

PANDANET(Go)

All ratings31 ratings
Positive38.7%
Neutral25.8%
Negative35.5%
Written reviews132 reviews
Positive34.1%
Neutral14.4%
Negative51.5%

Math Speed

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PANDANET(Go)

One-time1
  • 30 Days Registration$17.99
5 purchases

Math Speed

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Math Speed Pass$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Math Speed Pass$1.991 Month
  • 6-Month Math Speed Pass$8.996 Months
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  • 1-Year Math Speed Pass$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Math Speed$29.99

Questions

Is PANDANET(Go) free?
PANDANET(Go) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Math Speed free?
Math Speed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PANDANET(Go) or Math Speed have ads?
Neither PANDANET(Go) nor Math Speed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PANDANET(Go) or Math Speed?
PANDANET(Go) ships an update every 2 months, and Math Speed every 5 days. Most recently, PANDANET(Go) was updated on October 18, 2026 and Math Speed on October 11, 2026.

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