Comparison

Word Problems vs Math Duel

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

Head to head
About

Word Problems

Practice addition and subtraction word problems with customizable difficulty. Focus on specific problem types and utilize interactive tools to aid in solving. Offers adjustable number ranges and an option for audio playback.

Highlights
  • Addition and subtraction practice
  • Customizable problem types
  • Adjustable number ranges
  • Interactive manipulatives
  • Audio playback option
  • Whiteboard feature (iPad)
Features
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Part of the Math Practice Tools CFS Bundle Practice math word problems with addition and subtraction. Select problem types to focus on Result Unknown, Change Unknown, and Start Unknown. All answers are 20 or less on the iPad and 10 or less on the iPod. Select the range of sums/minuends for the problem sets. On the iPad version: • Set the range of sums/minuends from 1-5, 1-10, 1-20, 10-15, 15-20, 10-20. • Select to use only addends and subtrahend/difference to 10 or include up to 20. • Select whether or not to include zero as addend and subtrahend/difference. On the iPod version: • Set the range of sums/minuends from 1-5 and 1-10 Use manipulatives (and a "white board" on the iPad version) to help solve each problem. Includes an option to have the problem read aloud. Designed as part of the NumberSense program at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL.

About

Math Duel

Engage in a fun, competitive math game for two players on a single device. Improve basic math skills and strategic thinking with customizable equations and modes. Ideal for classrooms or home practice, it encourages collaboration and personalized learning.

Highlights
  • Two-player split-screen mode
  • Single player practice
  • Customizable equations
  • Teacher-adjustable settings
  • Basic math skill improvement
  • Strategic thinking development
Features
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Math Duel - 2 Player Math Game Challenge a friend or go solo! Math Duel is the ultimate split-screen math game for kids, students, and classrooms. Two players compete head-to-head on the same device, making math practice fast, fun, and competitive. Perfect for Schools and Home Learning. Used by teachers worldwide, Math Duel turns math drills into exciting duels. Customize difficulty for each player independently, ideal for differentiated instruction and personalized learning. Why Kids and Teachers Love Math Duel: - 1 or 2 players on one device, no extra hardware needed - Split-screen mode built for tablets and phones - Customizable equations for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division - Adjustable difficulty per player, great for mixed-ability classrooms - Positive reinforcement keeps students motivated - Frustration-free design for all skill levels - Trusted with over 1 million games played Built for the Classroom, Fun Enough for Home. Whether it's math fact fluency practice, a classroom warm-up, or friendly competition at home, Math Duel makes arithmetic engaging for all ages. Students sharpen mental math skills without even realizing they're learning. Great for: - Elementary and middle school students - Teachers looking for EdTech tools - Parents seeking educational games for kids - Homeschool families Have a feature idea? Share it directly with Erik, the developer, from inside the app!

Screenshots

Word Problems4 screens
Math Duel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Math Duel at 4.5 against Word Problems's 2.8. Math Duel also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (237 vs 4). Word Problems's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Math Duel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Word Problems asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Math Duel holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Math Duel has 237 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Word Problems's written reviews are positive against 64% of Math Duel's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word Problems ships an update every 9 months, Math Duel every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Word Problems versus Math Duel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord ProblemsMath Duel
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (4 ratings)4.5 (237 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better64.4% of reviews
Number of ratings4237 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClassroom Focused SoftwareEllie's Games, LLC

Customer experience

Word Problems

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Math Duel

All ratings235 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive64.4%
Neutral10.2%
Negative25.4%

Bugs and requests

Word Problems

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Math Duel

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App keeps crashing
  • Multiplication doesn't work well
  • Division problems cannot be solved due to lack of decimal key
  • Settings button resets score
  • App freezes timer in single player when settings is pressed
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  • Division rounds down, teaching incorrect math
  • Paid app contains ads
  • App keeps cutting off

Requested features

14 requests
  • Ability to focus on specific timestables
  • Option to change operations and differentiation
  • Support for older iPads
  • Return to increments of 1 for numbers
  • Add decimal point for division
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  • Option to give both opponents the same problems
  • Button to go back to menu
  • Button to restart in menu
  • Option for number of questions to win
  • Pause or stop button
  • Online mode
  • Ability to disable sound
  • Round to the tenths place
  • Spinner for difficulty control

In-app purchases

None

Word Problems

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Math Duel

One-time1
  • Unlock All Features$4.99

Questions

Is Word Problems free?
Word Problems is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Math Duel free?
Math Duel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Word Problems or Math Duel?
Math Duel is rated higher. Word Problems averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Math Duel averages 4.5 from 237 ratings.
Do Word Problems or Math Duel have ads?
Neither Word Problems nor Math Duel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Word Problems or Math Duel?
Word Problems ships an update every 9 months, and Math Duel every 6 weeks. Most recently, Word Problems was updated on November 1, 2026 and Math Duel on November 13, 2026.

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