Comparison

Math Practice vs Monster Math

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

Head to head
About

Math Practice

Practice fundamental arithmetic operations with integers. This app offers a flexible learning experience for beginners, students, and adults looking to sharpen their math skills. Customize operator combinations, problem difficulty, and the number of questions to suit your needs.

Highlights
  • Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
  • Integer practice with negative numbers
  • Customizable operator combinations
  • Adjustable problem level and quantity
  • Beginner-friendly interface
Features
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This app's core concept was to create a flexible tool that could be used by beginners and could also be used as a refresher for middle and high school students. Even adults could use this app to challenge their brain. * ADDITION, SUBTRACTION, MULTIPLICATION, DIVISION * SIIMPLE - Even a math beginner can navigate the settings screen and start learning * ROBUST - The inclusion of integers is a great tool for preparing for Algebra * FLEXIBLE - Choose ANY combination of operators, problem level, and number of problems * INTEGERS - Simply tap the "Include negatives" button to work on negative and positive numbers Other great education apps: * Math Fact Master * The Spelling Bee * Interactive Integers * Mathopolis * Star Math

About

Monster Math

Embark on an exciting math adventure with this educational game designed for 1st to 3rd graders. Kids explore planets, complete missions, and collect badges while mastering addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The app focuses on building number sense and understanding math concepts through engaging gameplay.

Highlights
  • Math adventure gameplay
  • Grade-specific learning paths
  • Focus on number sense
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division practice
  • Offline play
  • Ad-free environment
Features
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Embark on an EPIC math adventure with Monster Math games! With Monster Math, kids explore exciting new planets, take on missions to save them, and collect cool badges. And the best part? They’re building their math skills while having a blast playing the game! Students flag off their journey by creating a profile and diving into a math journey adapted for their grade. Monster Math is designed by educators & grounded in research by Math Fact Fluency Expert Dr. Jennifer Bay-Williams. It sets the stage for kids' educational journey and builds their math facts skill step by step as their young minds explore fun and challenging math planets, mastering one math skill at a time in a fun game based format so immersive that they won’t even realize they are learning math. With Monster Math, practicing math is nothing like doing worksheets or just recognizing flashcards.Kids take on mini math missions and build confidence as they get better at addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in a fun and engaging way! Winner of the Brain Child Award and National Parenting Product Award in 2020! WHY MONSTER MATH? Focus on building Number Sense: Instead of rote memorization only, Monster Math focuses on using visual cues to help kids understand how operations work, learn basic and advanced fact strategies, and in general get very flexible with numbers. It’s Engaging: We believe learning should spark joy, be visual, interactive, and fun. That’s why at Monster Math, we create mini math missions that feel like games while helping kids master key concepts! It’s aligned: Every mission in Monster Math is carefully designed to align with the Core curriculum as well as various state curriculums across the US, ensuring that kids are practicing the right skills at the right time. Designed for early elementary Grades: Monster Math covers key math concepts for 1st to 3rd graders, all aligned with Common Core standards. Stress-Free Learning: No time limits, no penalties, and no distractions, just pure math fun in a safe, ad-free environment! Play Anytime, Anywhere: Monster Math works offline, so kids can access the app and enjoy learning on the go, anytime and anywhere! WHAT PARENTS SAY ABOUT MONSTER MATH “My son has ADHD and loves the game. He is able to sit and play for an extended period of time. Without realizing that he is also learning. I highly recommend this game.” — Justin P’s Mom “Super excited that we found this one. I think this is the most fine learning apps online” — Areiladas1013 MONSTER MATH FOR PARENTS Monster Math isn’t just fun, it’s effective! Coming soon: You’ll get clear progress reports and skill breakdowns so you can easily track how your child is improving. MONSTER MATH FOR TEACHERS Monster Math is free for teachers. Use it to build Math fact fluency for your students. With student profiles, multiple kids can use the same device and still track their progress independently. SUBSCRIBE ONCE, LEARN FOREVER Sign up for a free 7-day trial to explore our learning experience. After the trial, subscribe annually for just $59.99/year. With one annual subscription, which works across multiple devices, your child unlocks all missions, updates, and future content. Subscription info: - Makkajai subscriptions are auto-renewable and annual with a 7-day Free Trial - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at the end of the Free trial - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase - Cancellation will not go into effect until the end of the monthly billing cycle For support, questions or comments, write to us at: support@makkajai.com Our privacy policy can be found at: http://www.makkajai.com/privacy-policy Our terms of use can be found at: http://www.makkajai.com/terms Connect with us on Facebook & Instagram

Screenshots

Math Practice4 screens
Monster Math4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Monster Math at Free against Math Practice's $0.99. Monster Math also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 months). Math Practice's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On review sentiment, 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

Monster Math is free to download; Math Practice costs $0.99 up front. Monster Math sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Math Practice asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Monster Math holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Math has 35K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Math Practice's written reviews are positive against 67% of Monster Math's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Practice ships an update every 6 months, Monster Math every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Math Practice versus Monster Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath PracticeMonster Math
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.7 (7 ratings)4.5 (35K ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews66.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings735K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB208 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTicTapTech, LLCMakkajai Edu Tech Private Limited

Customer experience

Math Practice

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Monster Math

All ratings34,827 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews466 reviews
Positive66.5%
Neutral5.2%
Negative28.3%

Bugs and requests

Math Practice

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Monster Math

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incorrect answers shown in the app
  • Subscription issues and inability to cancel
  • Compatibility problems with older devices
  • Login screen freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add multiplication mode
  • Increase difficulty levels beyond 5th grade
  • Provide more customization options
  • Add a pause button
  • Improve progress tracking and reporting

In-app purchases

None

Math Practice

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Monster Math

Subscriptions6
  • Monster Math Premium$9.991 Month
  • Genius Quarterly Subscription$29.993 Months
  • Monster Math Premium$44.996 Months
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  • Monster Math - Genius Annual Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Monster Math - Expert Annual Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Monster Math Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock Full Version$9.99

Questions

Is Math Practice free?
Math Practice costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Monster Math free?
Monster Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Math Practice or Monster Math?
Monster Math is rated higher. Math Practice averages 2.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Monster Math averages 4.5 from 35K ratings.
Do Math Practice or Monster Math have ads?
Neither Math Practice nor Monster Math shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Practice or Monster Math?
Math Practice ships an update every 6 months, and Monster Math every 4 days. Most recently, Math Practice was updated on October 24, 2026 and Monster Math on October 29, 2026.

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