Marble Math vs Number Run
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Marble Math
Practice mental math skills by guiding a marble through mazes, collecting numbers to solve problems. Offers customizable difficulty and concepts for targeted learning, with options to replay questions or see correct answers.
- Maze-based math problem solving
- Customizable math concepts and difficulty
- Unlimited user profiles
- Option to replay or view correct answers
- Reinforces mental math skills
- Collect new marbles and bonuses
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Solve math problems by collecting numbers as you move your marble through a series of fun mazes. * Children's Technology Review Editor's Choice Award * Common Sense Media Award Winner ________________________________ REVIEWERS SAY... "Marble Math is one of the most fun, customizable, and effective math games available for older elementary school-age kids." - Common Sense Media "It requires both game skill to be able to roll the marble and math skill to understand and come up with the solution of where to roll it." - Wired ________________________________ FUN MATH PRACTICE: Based on the Common Core Curriculum, Marble Math is an engaging way for upper elementary students to practice mental math. Earn new marbles and collect bonuses while reinforcing key concepts in pursuit of a high score. But watch out math whizzes! You’ll need to be focused and nimble to avoid the obstacles in your path. WRONG ANSWER? NO PROBLEM: Marble Math gives you the option to replay the question or show the correct answer, before moving on to the next problem. UNLIMITED USER ACCOUNTS: Add as many custom profiles as you like. Individual game settings and progress are saved in each player profile. Create different profiles, each tailored for specific practice and abilities. CUSTOMIZE FOR SPECIFIC CONCEPTS AND ABILITY: Parents and teachers can customize gameplay to concentrate on specific math concepts by selecting problem types for each player and level. MARBLE MATH CONCEPTS INCLUDE: • addition, subtraction, multiplication and division • adding and sequencing fractions with different denominators • factoring • sequencing decimals • adding and subtracting negative integers • counting money (USD, AUD, CAD, EUR or GBP) • comparing number values • simplifying equations • sequencing roman numerals And more... Thanks for playing Marble Math! ________________________________ MADE BY EDUCATIONAL GAME DESIGNERS We're a small team of educational game designers who care deeply about crafting fun learning experiences for kids. We include kids, parents and teachers in our game development and testing to make sure our apps are exceptional tools that kids want to use again and again. ________________________________ Website: www.artgigapps.com Follow us: twitter.com/artgigapps Like us: Facebook.com/artgigapps Please reach out: hello@artgigapps.com ________________________________ PRIVACY We hold your privacy and the privacy of your child in the highest regard and we do not collect or share any personal information. Read our complete privacy policy at artgigapps.com. Marble Math has no in-app purchases or third party advertising.
Number Run
Embark on an adventure to recover stolen crystals by solving math problems. This game offers engaging practice for all ages, from children learning arithmetic to adults seeking mental stimulation. It features multiple game modes and educational alignment.
- 52 math levels
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
- Endless Mode
- Common Core aligned
- Unlockable outfits
- Developed by graduate students
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Baron von Count has stolen the 4 Mathemagical crystals of the land. Chase him down and bring him to justice or humanity will be forced to count on their fingers forever! Number Run is great practice for boys & girls learning math and adults who just want to stay sharp. Finally, a FUN math game: -Features 52 levels across addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division -Test your skills in Endless Mode -Aligned to Common Core state standards -Unlock new outfits and show your style -Developed by graduate students from Stanford and USC -Retina support for iPhone and iPad -Did we mention it's actually fun? We're gamers, we're developers, we're educators--talk to us at www.facebook.com/numberrun
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Marble Math at 4.7 against Number Run's 4.5. Marble Math also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). Number Run's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Marble Math costs $3.99 and Number Run $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Marble Math holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Marble Math's written reviews are positive against 91% of Number Run's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Marble Math ships an update every 4 months, Number Run every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Marble Math | Number Run |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better | 4.5 (1.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.9% of reviews | 91.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | 1.1K |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Artgig Studio | Ignacio Schiefelbein |
Customer experience
Marble Math
Number Run
User reviews
Marble Math
From 1.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 🚀 Helps improve math skills
- 💡 Customizable levels and settings
- 🤗 Great for kids and parents
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🤔 Some levels too difficult for younger users
- 💰 Lack of customization options for paid version
Number Run
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward
- 👍 Fun and engaging way to learn math
- 👍 Great for kids and parents
- 👍 Helps improve math skills
- 👍 No ads or distractions
Room to improve
- ⏱️ Can be too fast-paced for some users
- 🔧 Could use more customization options
Bugs and requests
Marble Math
Reported bugs
2 issues- Double-digit numbers displayed incorrectly
- Roman numerals confusing for some users
Requested features
3 requests- More customization options for math problems
- Addition of new marble designs and unlockables
- Support for more currencies and locales
Number Run
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Issues with number entry on certain devices
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to adjust difficulty/speed settings
- Progress tracking for parents/teachers
- More variety of skins/characters
In-app purchases
Marble Math
No in-app purchases
Number Run
No in-app purchases
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