# Pettson's Inventions vs MathTango

The clearest difference is price: MathTango at Free against Pettson's Inventions's $4.99. MathTango also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 53) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). Pettson's Inventions's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

MathTango is free to download; Pettson's Inventions costs $4.99 up front. MathTango sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Pettson's Inventions asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pettson's Inventions against 4.6 for MathTango. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MathTango has 4.3K ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 76% and 76% positive.

Pettson's Inventions ships an update every 7 months, MathTango every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pettson's Inventions | MathTango |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pettsons-inventions/id524685220/reviews)** | [4.6 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathtango-math-games-for-kids/id6475483877/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 53 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.7% of reviews | 75.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Size | 290 MB | 884 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filimundus AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/468644481) | [Piknik](https://appshunter.io/developer/640702079) |

## What reviewers say

### Pettson's Inventions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pettsons-inventions/id524685220)

Engage in a logic and creativity-boosting puzzle game where you help characters build clever inventions. Drag and drop objects into machinery to complete 27 unique contraptions, with a special space mission unlocked upon completion.

**Highlights:** Build 27 unique inventions, Drag and drop object placement, Adjustable difficulty with fake objects, Unlockable space mission, Multilingual support (English, Swedish, German), Stimulates logic and creativity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Creative and imaginative gameplay
- 🧠 Encourages problem-solving skills
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for all ages
- 🎨 Beautiful and charming graphics
- 🎵 Pleasant and engaging music

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Too short / few levels
- 💰 Overpriced for content
- 🤷‍♂️ Difficulty not well-balanced
- 🗣️ Language barriers (subtitles only)
- 🔊 No sound / audio issues

**Reported bugs**

- No sound
- Sound not working on iOS 8.3
- App not launching on iOS 11 (32-bit)
- Levels not unlocking
- Slow to load sometimes

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Add more difficult levels
- Add hints for hard stages
- Add a slow-motion feature
- Update app for 32-bit support


### MathTango

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathtango-math-games-for-kids/id6475483877)

This app offers hundreds of engaging math games for children aged 5-10+, covering addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Kids progress through playful challenges, collect rewards, and build confidence in math skills. It features a customized curriculum and adaptive learning.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of math games for addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, Customized, age-appropriate lesson plan wizard, Adaptive learning based on Common Core curriculum, Playful worlds and missions for engagement, Multiple user profiles for family use, Offline play without WiFi

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MathTango Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Piknik Unlimited Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Piknik Unlimited Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Piknik Unlimited Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Piknik Unlimited Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Piknik Unlimited Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Piknik Unlimited Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Piknik Unlimited Plan | $79.99 | per year |
| Piknik Unlimited Plan | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💙 Love it
- 🤍 Fun and enjoyable
- 👍 Great learning game
- 🎨 Lovely graphics
- 🧠 Helps with math skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔄 Reactive missions
- 💸 High in-game prices
- 🔒 Lost access to previous version
- 🚫 Subscription issues

**Reported bugs**

- Progress and purchases not carrying over to new version
- Inability to log in to paid account on new device
- Accidental purchases cannot be refunded

**Requested features**

- Update the game to be more like the original MathTango
- Change the name to MathTango and the icon to Isacc
- Add more features and updates to continue playing puzzles
- Remove the daily puzzle limit


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pettson's Inventions free?

Pettson's Inventions costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MathTango free?

MathTango is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pettson's Inventions or MathTango?

Pettson's Inventions is rated higher. Pettson's Inventions averages 4.7 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while MathTango averages 4.6 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do Pettson's Inventions or MathTango have ads?

Neither Pettson's Inventions nor MathTango shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pettson's Inventions or MathTango?

Pettson's Inventions ships an update every 7 months, and MathTango every 2 months. Most recently, Pettson's Inventions was updated on November 6, 2026 and MathTango on November 6, 2026.

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