Comparison

Verbal Me vs Multiplication Math Cats

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

Head to head
About

Verbal Me

This AAC and choice board app assists nonverbal children in classroom participation. Users tap buttons to hear spoken words or phrases, with customizable pages and pre-built options for various learning needs. It supports Bluetooth switch access for users with dexterity challenges.

Highlights
  • Tap-to-speak buttons
  • Customizable pages with editable text and pictures
  • Pre-built learning pages
  • Spanish language option
  • Bluetooth switch compatibility
  • Page navigation options
Read full description

This easy-to-use AAC and choice board app was suggested and edited by special needs teachers and therapists to help nonverbal kids participate in class. Users tap a button and the iPad or iPhone speaks the button text aloud in either a boy's or girl's voice. Page choices include yes/no, alphabet, numbers, interactive speaking clock, skip counting, opposites, colors, world map, US coins, bullying, getting dressed, using the bathroom, seasons, emotions, BINGO, body parts, life cycle of a butterfly, custom pages with editable text and pictures. Educators and parents can switch pages by sliding one finger from the upper right to the lower left of the iPad screen. Alternatively, turn on the settings and arrow buttons to let kids switch pages. Choose from over 100 prebuilt pages with colorful buttons and create up to 100 additional pages with custom buttons you can edit. A Spanish-language version is also available. SWITCH USERS: Students with dexterity challenges can use a Bluetooth switch with Verbal Me. First, open your iPad or iPhone Settings app. In the Bluetooth section, turn on Bluetooth and connect to the switch device. Then in Verbal Me, button 1 could be assigned to advance to next button and button 2 to press the button. Or on 1-button switches, turn on auto scanning in the Verbal Me settings (gear icon), and press your switch button when the desired button is selected.

About

Multiplication Math Cats

Features
Read full description

Times tables game for kids grades 3-6. Learn to multiply and earn cute cats in this safe, ad-free math app designed by a dad for his daughter. It works offline, too! Master multiplication tables from 1s to 13s with fun math facts practice! This educational game combines serious math drills with a charming storybook world where kids collect adorable cats as rewards. Parents love the complete safety — no ads, no tracking, no distractions. It works without an internet connection for car rides and travel, aligns with elementary math curriculum standards (Ontario grades 3-6), and features an intuitive calculator-style interface kids understand immediately. Kids love collecting cats and unlocking rewards as they learn. The positive encouragement builds confidence and self-esteem through wholesome, engaging gameplay and good vibes baked in throughout. Plus it goes beyond basic tables — master all the way up to 13s (Baker's Dozen!). There is a practice mode that is not timed, which shows answers after a delay. This lets kids practice until they feel confident they are ready for the more challenging drills. I created Penelope's Math Cats because my daughter needed times tables practice. It worked so well — she mastered all her multiplication facts! — that I decided to share it with other families. This isn't just another flashcard app. It's a thoughtfully designed learning experience that prioritizes both math fact fluency and positive vibes. Your child will join Penelope, a fun and sassy little girl, and her growing roster of kitty cats in a distraction-free environment focused purely on learning. Perfect for homeschool families, classroom supplements, or any parent wanting their child to build strong multiplication skills while having genuine fun. Terms of Service: https://onebuttonapps.com/terms

Screenshots

Verbal Me4 screens
Multiplication Math Cats4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Multiplication Math Cats at Free against Verbal Me's $8.99. Verbal Me's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads, 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

Multiplication Math Cats is free to download; Verbal Me costs $8.99 up front. Multiplication Math Cats sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Verbal Me asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Verbal Me ships an update every 3 months, Multiplication Math Cats every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Verbal Me versus Multiplication Math Cats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVerbal MeMultiplication Math Cats
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerfishdog.netMatthew Garvin

In-app purchases

None

Verbal Me

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Multiplication Math Cats

Subscriptions1
  • Regular Subscription$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Verbal Me free?
Verbal Me costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Multiplication Math Cats free?
Multiplication Math Cats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Verbal Me or Multiplication Math Cats have ads?
Neither Verbal Me nor Multiplication Math Cats shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Verbal Me or Multiplication Math Cats?
Verbal Me ships an update every 3 months, and Multiplication Math Cats every 4 months. Most recently, Verbal Me was updated on October 23, 2026 and Multiplication Math Cats on October 9, 2026.

Other comparisons