Comparison

Rechenkönig vs Math Kobold

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

Head to head
About

Rechenkönig

Features
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Rechenkönig ist eine unterhaltsame Anwendung, die Schulanfängern Spass am Rechnen vermittelt. In einfachen Aufgaben werden Additionen im Zahlenraum 1 - 10 geübt. Für jede richtig gelöste Aufgabe wird ein Stück von einem Schloss gebaut, so dass zu Schluss ein Prinzessinnenschloss mit 20 Türmen entsteht. Dadurch werden die Kinder motiviert, auch die nächste Aufgabe zu lösen. Für eine falsch gegebene Antwort verschwindet der zuletzt gebaute Turm wieder. Nach drei Fehlern ist ein Spiel zu Ende. Der Schwierigkeitsgrad wird mit jeder Runde erhöht, so dass das Spiel auch noch nach vielen Runden nicht an Reiz verliert. In den späteren Runden kommen weitere Aufgabentypen dazu: zunächst Subtraktion und später Aufgaben vom Typ 3 + ? = 5 (eingetragen werden muss dann 2). Noch später werden verkettete Aufgaben gestellt (2 + 4 -1 = ?). Wer das Schloss vollständig in der 20. Runde gebaut hat, bekommt Zufallsaufgaben, die dann auch Multiplikation und Division enthalten. So können die Kinder auch später testen, wie weit sie mit maximal drei Fehlern kommen. Das Spiel wurde sehr erfolgreich an den eigenen Kindern getestet, die sich gar nicht mehr vom iPad losreissen konnten.

About

Math Kobold

Practice mental arithmetic with a fun, step-by-step game. Solve math problems to progress through levels, defeat opponents, and earn rewards. Supports addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with adjustable difficulty.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step mental arithmetic training
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division practice
  • Adjustable number ranges and difficulty levels
  • Reward system with stars and gold chests
  • Adaptive problem generator
  • Engaging gameplay with opponents and music
Features
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Learn quick mental arithmetic step by step with Math Kobold. Fun levels, good music and various rewards create a positive atmosphere for practice and motivate to play again. Join Math Kobold on his journey through the woods and hills and hold off nasty opponents by quickly solving math problems. Before you take off, you choose which kind of problems you want to solve: addition, subtraction, multiplication or division. Then select the number range (up to 10, 20, 50, 100 or 1000) and the Kobold is ready to go. On his journey the Math Kobold meets many creatures that all have one thing in common: He can only pass if he solves the math problem they present. You choose between two possible results by tapping the side of the screen where the correct result appears. And if you ever got one wrong: The Kobold is a tough guy and has more than one life! And at the end of each level a chest of gold is waiting for you and you can advance to the next level or choose a higher speed. So do you think you can make it to the last level with lightning speed? This app has the following motivating features for children in primary school age and beyond: - Supports all basic calculations including multiplication tables - Multiple unlockable difficulty levels provide challenges for all ages and skill levels - The adaptive math problem generator will select easier calculations if you cannot solve some in a row - Random and constant repetition of tasks improves mental arithmetics and times tables skills - The Math Kobold rewards fast selection of results with his legendary 'Yeah'-Move - The more 'Yeah!' moves, the more stars you get for that level - Different gameplay settings and cool music keeps everyone coming back even in times when math is not on top of your list What was important for us when developing the Math Kobold app? 1. Training mental arithmetics and basic math skill should be fun! 2. Create a game that kids would love to play, with math problem solving as the key element to progress in the game. 3. Incorporate the feedback from children (including our own) and parents! 4. Make it challenging enough so that kids really want to work on their math skills. We are happy about any feedback and ideas that you have. Get in touch! Have fun with the Math Kobold on your way to become the fastest mental arithmetics champ on earth (or at least in your neighborhood)!

Screenshots

Rechenkönig2 screens
Math Kobold4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Math Kobold at monthly against Rechenkönig's every 39 months. Rechenkönig's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Rechenkönig costs $1.99 and Math Kobold $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rechenkönig ships an update every 39 months, Math Kobold monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Rechenkönig versus Math Kobold: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRechenkönigMath Kobold
Price$1.99 — better$3.99
Positive reviews—83.3% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 39 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDr. Peter SchmidtKlebert Engineering

In-app purchases

None

Rechenkönig

No in-app purchases

None

Math Kobold

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rechenkönig free?
Rechenkönig costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Math Kobold free?
Math Kobold costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rechenkönig or Math Kobold have ads?
Neither Rechenkönig nor Math Kobold shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rechenkönig or Math Kobold?
Rechenkönig ships an update every 39 months, and Math Kobold monthly. Most recently, Rechenkönig was updated on October 17, 2026 and Math Kobold on October 7, 2026.

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