Comparison

Mathway vs Classical Game 24

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

Head to head
About

Mathway

Instantly solve math problems by taking a photo or typing your question. Get step-by-step solutions for algebra, calculus, graphing, and more. Understand complex concepts with detailed explanations.

Highlights
  • Camera-based problem scanning
  • Step-by-step solution explanations
  • Algebra, graphing, and calculus support
  • Homework assistance
  • Unlimited math solutions
Features
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Mathway is the world’s smartest math calculator for algebra, graphing, calculus and more! Mathway gives you unlimited access to math solutions that can help you understand complex concepts. Simply point your camera and snap a photo or type your math homework question for step-by-step answers. If a premium subscription option is selected: • 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 for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, at the same monthly or annual rate selected at the beginning of the subscription • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Terms of Use: https://www.mathway.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.mathway.com/privacy

About

Classical Game 24

This math puzzle game challenges you to use four numbers and basic arithmetic operations to reach 24. It offers multiple play styles and game modes to test your mental math skills.

Highlights
  • Two play styles: Expression and Merge Cards
  • Three game modes: Time Attack, Speed Run, Practice
  • Exact fraction arithmetic
  • Undo button
  • Guaranteed solvable hands
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Classical Game 24 is the beloved "24 points" math card game, faithfully rebuilt for iOS by Honest Games. THE GOAL You're dealt 4 cards (1–13). Use ALL four cards exactly once with +, −, ×, ÷ and parentheses to make exactly 24. Simple to learn, endlessly deep to master. TWO WAYS TO PLAY • Expression — tap cards and operators to build a full equation, then submit it. Supports implicit multiplication and an Undo button. • Merge Cards — tap a card, an operation, then a second card: the two fuse into a new card showing the result (exact fractions, never ugly decimals!). Keep merging until one card reads 24. Switch styles anytime — even mid-game — from Settings, right on the game screen. THREE MODES • Time Attack — choose your own total time (1–5 minutes) and solve as many hands as you can. • Speed Run — choose 15–60 seconds per hand. Every solve deals a new hand and resets your clock. One slip and it's over. • Practice — no timer, no pressure. Take all the time you need and swap cards whenever you like. FEATURES • Every hand is guaranteed solvable • Exact fraction arithmetic — 28÷11 shows as 28/11, with zero floating-point errors • Undo works in both play styles (even splitting cards back apart after a merge) • In-game settings that never pause the clock in timed modes • Quit anytime with a clear warning that your run won't be saved • Private records page with your history, and safe multi-select deletion with confirmation • Four languages: English, 中文, Español, Français • No ads. No accounts. No tracking. Train your mental math, sharpen your speed, and see how many points you can rack up. Download Classical Game 24 and make 24!

Screenshots

Mathway4 screens
Classical Game 244 screens

Verdict

The call

Mathway and Classical Game 24 both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Classical Game 24's written reviews are positive against 50% of Mathway's. Classical Game 24 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). Mathway's advantage is ratings volume (425K vs 1) and chart position (#139 vs unranked). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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. Mathway sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Classical Game 24 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Mathway against 5.0 for Classical Game 24. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mathway has 425K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Mathway's written reviews are positive against 100% of Classical Game 24's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Mathway versus Classical Game 24: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathwayClassical Game 24
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (425K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings425K — better1
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#139 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChegg, Inc.XUEBO LIU

Customer experience

Mathway

All ratings424,589 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews542 reviews
Positive50.4%
Neutral5.5%
Negative44.1%

Classical Game 24

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Mathway

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Camera issues, unable to focus on problems
  • Subscription issues, unable to access paid features

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to copy/paste equations
  • Improved free version with step-by-step solutions

Classical Game 24

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Mathway

Subscriptions8
  • Steps (Monthly)3 variants$9.991 Month
  • Steps (Monthly)3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Steps (Monthly)7 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Month
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  • Steps (Monthly)$19.991 Month
  • Steps (Annual)$39.991 Year
  • Steps (Annual)3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Steps (Annual)7 Days trial2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Steps (Annual)$79.991 Year
None

Classical Game 24

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mathway free?
Mathway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Classical Game 24 free?
Classical Game 24 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mathway or Classical Game 24?
Classical Game 24 is rated higher. Mathway averages 4.9 out of 5 from 425K ratings, while Classical Game 24 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Mathway or Classical Game 24 have ads?
Mathway shows ads; Classical Game 24 does not.

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