Comparison

Word Problems vs Math Speed Drill

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 Speed Drill

Master basic math facts through engaging gameplay with over 100 levels. This app offers timed challenges for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, providing positive reinforcement and teaching correct answers in a fun, colorful environment.

Highlights
  • Timed math challenges
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Over 100 levels
  • Coin-based positive reinforcement
  • Adaptive difficulty
  • Focus on math tables
Features
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The fastest and funnest way to master your times tables. Math Speed Drill helps students practice math facts with fast, focused, positive gameplay. Choose addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division, then answer as many problems as you can in 30 seconds or 1 minute. Students earn coins for better scores, build confidence through repetition, and keep coming back to beat their own best results. No annoying ads! Ever! - We do not use 3rd party ad services. Even without buying an IAP you and your kids will never see an annoying ad. Speed Drill is designed for kids, parents, teachers, homeschool families, and anyone who wants to sharpen basic math skills. Features: • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division • Practice by individual math table • 30-second and 1-minute rounds • Positive feedback and encouraging sound effects • Coins earned only as achievement awards Pro Features: • Boss Level mode in Pro for guided mastery. Just play Boss Level over and over and it will automatically help you master the math facts. • Extended ranges up to 12s and 15s in Pro • Parent Pro for up to 2 student profiles • Classroom Pro for up to 40 student profiles • Printable classroom progress report • No student data stored on our servers Boss Level mode guides students through math facts step by step. As they improve, Speed Drill tracks progress and helps them focus on the facts they still need to master. When a student finishes Boss Level for multiplication, they know their times tables. Boss Level is the fastest way to learn your times tables. Speed Drill is great for: • Kids learning math facts • Parents helping with homework • Teachers managing classroom practice • Homeschool math drills • Adults who want a quick brain workout Note: The coins in Math Speed Drill are achievement awards only. They are not currency, cannot be purchased, and are not used to unlock items or features. Privacy Policy: https://badweaselgames.com/math-speed-drill/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Word Problems4 screens
Math Speed Drill4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Math Speed Drill at 4.2 against Word Problems's 2.8. Math Speed Drill also leads on ratings volume (2K vs 4) and review sentiment (87% vs 67%). Word Problems's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 9 months vs every 72 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Math Speed Drill sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Word Problems asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Math Speed Drill holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Math Speed Drill has 2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Word Problems's written reviews are positive against 87% of Math Speed Drill's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word Problems ships an update every 9 months, Math Speed Drill every 72 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Word Problems versus Math Speed Drill: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord ProblemsMath Speed Drill
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (4 ratings)4.2 (2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews87.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings42K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 months — betterEvery 72 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClassroom Focused SoftwareBad Weasel, LLC

Customer experience

Word Problems

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

Math Speed Drill

All ratings2,009 ratings
Positive81.2%
Neutral6.6%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive87.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative7.8%

Bugs and requests

Word Problems

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Math Speed Drill

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Answers change before user can respond
  • Sound issues on some devices
  • Crashes or freezes on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to adjust time limits
  • Progress tracking and performance analytics
  • More math operations (e.g., 13s, fractions)
  • Multiplayer or leaderboard features

In-app purchases

None

Word Problems

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Math Speed Drill

Subscriptions4
  • Parent Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Classroom Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Parent Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
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  • Classroom Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Parent Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Word Problems free?
Word Problems is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Math Speed Drill free?
Math Speed Drill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Word Problems or Math Speed Drill?
Math Speed Drill is rated higher. Word Problems averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Math Speed Drill averages 4.2 from 2K ratings.
Do Word Problems or Math Speed Drill have ads?
Neither Word Problems nor Math Speed Drill shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Word Problems or Math Speed Drill?
Word Problems ships an update every 9 months, and Math Speed Drill every 72 months. Most recently, Word Problems was updated on September 22, 2026 and Math Speed Drill on October 1, 2026.

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