Comparison

Mathopolis vs Musical Multiplication

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

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About

Mathopolis

This educational game uses a firefighter theme to help elementary students master basic math facts and improve recall speed. Players answer math problems to put out fires and save buildings, with progress tracked through profiles and earned medals.

Highlights
  • Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division practice
  • Number sets 0-12
  • Player profiles for score and progress tracking
  • Two game modes: Play and Training
  • Multiple game options and levels
  • Adjustable difficulty settings
  • Medal system for achievements
Features
Currently charting
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Mathopolis is an engaging firefighter themed game designed to teach the basic math facts and increase recall speed! Answer your math facts correctly to put out the fires and save the buildings in Mathopolis. Homeschoolroom.com says, "It may win the prize for the best educational app I’ve ever purchased." Teacherswithapps.com says, “This is a fun and fabulous way for children to learn math facts. Mathopolis will provide many hours of play and replay as children have fun saving the town.” The target audience for this app is elementary students learning their basic math facts (0’s -12’s for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) or anyone that wants to brush up on their math facts with a fun app. -Mathopolis is created by the developers of the best-selling math flashcard app, “Math Fact Master”! OVERVIEW: -ADDITION, SUBTRACTION, MULTIPLICATION AND DIVISION -NUMBER SETS 0’s – 12’s: This includes facts up to (12 + 12) for addition and up to (12 x 12) for multiplication. -PROFILES: Each player can set up his/her own profile to save scores and progress. TWO MODES OF PLAY: -Choosing the “PLAY” option, you try to complete each level in a game format where a score is earned and you can win medals for completing the level. -7 Game Options: Addition, Subtraction, Addition & Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Multiplication & Division, and All Operators -Each game has multiple levels that target specific number sets (0’s – 12’s) and culminates with a level that includes all number sets. (0’s are not included for Division since division by zero is undefined.) -Each level has 3 difficulty selections: Easy, Medium and Hard that correspond to the length of time given to answer the problems. -Scoring is based on the number of problems answered correctly and how quickly you answer the problems. -Different medals are awarded for completing a level with all problems answered correctly depending on the degree of difficulty. -TRAINING: Choosing the “TRAINING” option, you can choose to practice any combination of number sets and operators. You can also choose to work untimed if you prefer. -PARENTS/TEACHERS can easily gauge their student's progress by simply viewing the medals earned in the game. This app does not contain ads or in app purchases!

About

Musical Multiplication

Master multiplication with catchy, original songs designed for elementary-aged children. This app uses the power of music to make memorization fun and effective, with interactive learning and progress tracking to keep kids motivated.

Highlights
  • 42 original multiplication songs
  • Music-based learning for faster memorization
  • Interactive learning with progress tracking
  • Mastery tracking for individual progress
  • Multiple student profiles
  • Offline accessibility
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Introducing the Musical Multiplication app from The Good and the Beautiful! Music makes learning stick—and now your kids can master multiplication through fun, catchy songs! With 42 entirely original songs, this app turns essential math skills into unforgettable tunes, making memorization easy and enjoyable. Research shows that music activates several brain centers at once, helping children memorize faster and retain information longer. Sing along, learn faster, and remember longer! With mastery tracking, your child can see their progress and celebrate every milestone, making learning interactive and motivating. This all-in-one app combines the power of music to help your child master multiplication—wherever you go! Main Features: 42 Original Songs: Catchy tunes that turn multiplication into something your child will never forget. Music-Based Learning: Proven to help kids memorize faster and retain information longer. Interactive Learning: Your child doesn’t just listen—they actively engage with the songs and track their progress. Mastery Tracking: Celebrate progress and identify learning gaps as your child advances. Multiple Student Profiles: Create up to 6 unique student profiles, so each child can have their own personalized progress tracking. Accessible Anywhere: Learn at home or on the go, with offline capabilities. Perfect for Ages 6-12: Designed to help elementary-aged kids master multiplication. Download Musical Multiplication today and watch your child’s math skills soar! Standard Apple End User License Agreement (EULA) applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mathopolis4 screens
Musical Multiplication4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Musical Multiplication at Free against Mathopolis's $1.99. Musical Multiplication also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Mathopolis's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (91% vs 75%). On rating, ratings volume, 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

Musical Multiplication is free to download; Mathopolis costs $1.99 up front. Musical Multiplication sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Mathopolis asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Mathopolis against 4.3 for Musical Multiplication. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 79 and 166 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Mathopolis's written reviews are positive against 75% of Musical Multiplication's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mathopolis ships an update every 5 months, Musical Multiplication every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Mathopolis versus Musical Multiplication: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathopolisMusical Multiplication
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (79 ratings) — better4.3 (166 ratings)
Positive reviews90.6% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings79166 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#199 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB230 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTicTapTech, LLCThe Good and the Beautiful LLC

Customer experience

Mathopolis

All ratings79 ratings
Positive83.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.7%

Musical Multiplication

All ratings141 ratings
Positive78.0%
Neutral9.2%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.9%
Negative16.1%

User reviews

Mathopolis

From 79 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for math facts practice
  • 💡 Supports multiple operators
  • 👍 Easy to use and understand
  • 🚀 Motivates kids to learn
  • 👍 Helps improve math grades

Room to improve

  • 👎 Repetitive gameplay
  • 👎 Limited variety
  • 👎 Does not teach, only quizzes
  • 👎 Does not show correct answers when wrong
  • 👎 Can cause anxiety for some children

Musical Multiplication

From 166 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Engaging and useful for kids
  • 👍 Makes memorization fun and effective
  • 👍 Helps kids learn multiplication facts
  • 👍 Catchy songs that get stuck in kids' heads

Room to improve

  • 💰 App may be a bit expensive for its simplicity
  • 📱 Not available on computers, only mobile devices
  • 🤔 Methodology may be confusing or ineffective for some kids

Bugs and requests

Mathopolis

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add more questions or levels
  • Incorporate word problems
  • Allow users to own stores and incorporate math into everything
  • Increase business and do more within the game's premise
  • Add more variety to the game
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  • Include different bosses to battle and new awards to earn
  • Extend math facts practice up to 15s or 18s
  • Make more apps with similar features

Musical Multiplication

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login issues and inability to save student profiles
  • Restrictions on retrying questions

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to create custom playlists of specific multiplication facts
  • More content and features beyond just the songs

In-app purchases

None

Mathopolis

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Musical Multiplication

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Annual subscription$26.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited one-time purchase$35.99

Questions

Is Mathopolis free?
Mathopolis costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Musical Multiplication free?
Musical Multiplication is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mathopolis or Musical Multiplication?
Mathopolis is rated higher. Mathopolis averages 4.3 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Musical Multiplication averages 4.3 from 166 ratings.
Do Mathopolis or Musical Multiplication have ads?
Neither Mathopolis nor Musical Multiplication shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mathopolis or Musical Multiplication?
Mathopolis ships an update every 5 months, and Musical Multiplication every 2 months. Most recently, Mathopolis was updated on November 6, 2026 and Musical Multiplication on November 8, 2026.

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