Comparison

Math Bash Start vs MathPrism

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

Head to head
About

Math Bash Start

Practice secondary school math topics with randomized questions and multiple game modes. Engage with algebra, number, data, and shape topics through multiple choice or a pairs game. Track high scores and unlock achievements.

Highlights
  • Randomized questions
  • Topic-based practice
  • Multiple choice mode
  • Pairs game mode
  • High score tables
  • Topic coverage for 80% of curricula
Features
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Math Bash Start is a range of applications that offers students a chance to engage and practice their maths skills on the go and in a fun way. Maths Bash is written specifically for iPhone and iPad. It was written by a working maths teacher and is based on software that has been tried and tested on pupils over several years. Upgrade options are offered for: * Middle School Math Bash – for students ages 11-14 in the US * KS3 Maths Bash – for Secondary students ages 11-14 in the UK * International Maths Bash – for Secondary students ages 11-14 in International Education (e.g. MYP) What do you get? The Math Bash applications offer pupils opportunity to: -engage quickly in random questions -choose questions based around topics (e.g. Algebra, Number, Data, Shape) -choose specific topics to practice -choose length of play -engage in topics by the conventional multiple choice mode -engage in topics in a pairs game -high scores tables There are currently about 80 sets of questions available. All questions are randomized in order and use random numbers, so you will never get the same game twice. The questions cover around 80% of the topics found on the full curricula. The full range of topics only become apparent when you delve in the software. They can be found under the main areas below: Any in topic: Algebra; Algebra - brackets; Collecting like terms; Equations; Missing number; Sequences - Formula; Sequences - Next Term; Sequences - Rule; Sometimes, always, never; Straight Lines; Substitution; Any in topic: Data; Averages; Interpreting Charts; Mean; Probabilities; Any in topic: Number; Approximations; Decimals; Directed numbers; Factors and multiples; Frac, Dec, %; Fractions: simplify and equivalent; HCF and LCM; Money Problems; Multiply/divide powers of 10; Multiply fractions; Order of Operations; Ordering decimals; Percentages; Primes, Squares and Cubes; Ratio; Rounding; Rounding and Sig figs; Significant figures; Times/Divide Tables; Upper and Lower Bounds; Word Problems; Any in topic: Shape; 2D or 3D Shapes; 2D Shapes; 3D Shapes; Angle Facts; Angle Sums; Angles in Shapes; Area and Perimeter; Areas; Circles; Coordinates; Fractions of Shapes; Measures; Symmetry; Time Problems; Translations; Languages; Maths Jokes. What do I get when I upgrade to the full version? -More question sets. -The free version has only around 25% of the question sets available. -More options. E.g. you can change the game length. -More points for questions. You can rocket up the charts in Game Center. -Access to achievements in Game Centre. -No more annoying messages prompting you to upgrade. -Full access to all the upgrades and enhancements.

About

MathPrism

Practice mental math skills through engaging, short sessions. Correct answers help you grow a unique gem garden, unlock new biomes, and build lasting math confidence. Track your progress and maintain daily streaks for continuous improvement.

Highlights
  • Grow and customize a gem garden
  • Unlock new biomes by mastering math
  • Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Build and maintain daily math streaks
  • Improve speed and confidence
  • Bite-sized learning levels
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#1 Math App That Grows a Garden (Loved by Learners Everywhere) Practice mental math in short, addictive sessions, and watch every correct answer grow a living garden of glowing gems that's entirely your own. GROW YOUR GEM GARDEN Every answer you solve feeds energy into your garden and blooms brand-new gems. Collect rare crystals, arrange your space, and cultivate a garden that's unmistakably yours. ASCEND THROUGH STUNNING BIOMES Bank enough energy and ascend — transforming your garden into dazzling new worlds. Journey from Dark Space to Deep Purple and beyond, unlocking richer biomes as you improve. MASTER MATH, ONE GEM AT A TIME Sharpen multiplication, addition, subtraction, and division with quick, focused rounds. Build real speed and confidence with bite-sized levels designed to keep you coming back. BUILD STREAKS THAT STICK Practice daily to keep your streak alive and your gems multiplying. Earn hearts, chase milestones, and turn a few minutes a day into lasting skill. SEE REAL RESULTS Learners who practice daily with MathPrism solve faster, make fewer mistakes, and feel calmer under pressure — all while growing a garden they're proud of. MathPrism: do the math, grow the garden. Privacy Policy: https://mathprism.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Math Bash Start4 screens
MathPrism4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Math Bash Start at 5.0 against MathPrism's 4.0. Math Bash Start also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). MathPrism's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Math Bash Start sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MathPrism sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Math Bash Start holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Bash Start ships an update every 9 months, MathPrism every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Math Bash Start versus MathPrism: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath Bash StartMathPrism
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperR.D. HareMATHS FLOW LTD

Customer experience

Math Bash Start

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

MathPrism

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Math Bash Start

One-time1
  • Full Version Unlock$1.99
6 purchases

MathPrism

Subscriptions6
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Pro Weekly Plus$14.997 Days
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  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly Plus7 Days trial$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Math Bash Start free?
Math Bash Start is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MathPrism free?
MathPrism is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Math Bash Start or MathPrism?
Math Bash Start is rated higher. Math Bash Start averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MathPrism averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Math Bash Start or MathPrism have ads?
Neither Math Bash Start nor MathPrism shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Bash Start or MathPrism?
Math Bash Start ships an update every 9 months, and MathPrism every 2 months. Most recently, Math Bash Start was updated on November 1, 2026 and MathPrism on October 31, 2026.

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