Word Problems vs Math Duel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Addition and subtraction practice
- Customizable problem types
- Adjustable number ranges
- Interactive manipulatives
- Audio playback option
- Whiteboard feature (iPad)
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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.
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.
- Two-player split-screen mode
- Single player practice
- Customizable equations
- Teacher-adjustable settings
- Basic math skill improvement
- Strategic thinking development
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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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Math Duel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Word Problems asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Word Problems | Math Duel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (4 ratings) | 4.5 (237 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 64.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 237 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Classroom Focused Software | Ellie's Games, LLC |
Customer experience
Word Problems
Math Duel
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
Word Problems
No in-app purchases
Math Duel
- Unlock All Features$4.99
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