Comparison

Marble Math vs Operation Math Game

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

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About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Operation Math Game

Embark on a global learning adventure with this award-winning game that turns math drills into exciting missions. Players can defeat villains, earn spy gear, and master addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division through over 100 timed challenges.

Highlights
  • 105 timed missions
  • Selectable math operations
  • Customizable player profiles
  • Unlockable spy gear rewards
  • Supports iPad, iPhone, and Mac
  • Fun spy-themed learning
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Defeat Dr. Odd and earn the latest spy gear in the award-winning game that transforms math drills into a global learning adventure. From the streets of Paris to the pyramids of Egypt, Operation Math includes more than 100 timed missions that help players learn addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Play it for fun or use in the classroom as an awesome supplement to homework and traditional flash card drills. "This app is definitely fun. … Thanks to its game features, adults may find Operation Math a great way to brush up on their own skills." — The New York Times Features: • An all-new version of our Original math adventure. • 105 exciting missions with selectable math operations and skill levels. • 30 different watches and uniforms that players can win by solving math problems. • Ready for iPad, iPhone and Mac (keyboards too) • Training runs that help novice agents prepare for future missions. • The ability to create five custom player profiles on the same device. • Fun spy-themed action that provides a fun alternative to homework and flashcards. • Great basic math quiz or test prep for any grade level. • Comic art by Mason Hutton. • No ads or in-app purchases. Awards & Recognition • Parents' Choice Award Winner • Best App for Teaching and Learning — American Association of School Librarians • Featured in Apple's Apps for Every Grade Crafted by Little 10 Robot. We believe that smiling is the first step in learning. That’s why we make educational apps loaded with serious fun.

Screenshots

Marble Math4 screens
Operation Math Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Marble Math at every 4 months against Operation Math Game's every 25 months. Marble Math also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 8) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Operation Math Game's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Marble Math costs $3.99 and Operation Math Game $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Marble Math holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marble Math has 1.3K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Marble Math's written reviews are positive against 75% of Operation Math Game's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marble Math ships an update every 4 months, Operation Math Game every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Marble Math versus Operation Math Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarble MathOperation Math Game
Price$3.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews85.9% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 25 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB276 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtgig StudioLittle 10 Robot

Customer experience

Marble Math

All ratings1,258 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative9.9%

Operation Math Game

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

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

Operation Math Game

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Marble Math

No in-app purchases

None

Operation Math Game

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Marble Math free?
Marble Math costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Operation Math Game free?
Operation Math Game costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Marble Math or Operation Math Game?
Marble Math is rated higher. Marble Math averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Operation Math Game averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Marble Math or Operation Math Game have ads?
Neither Marble Math nor Operation Math Game shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Marble Math or Operation Math Game?
Marble Math ships an update every 4 months, and Operation Math Game every 25 months. Most recently, Marble Math was updated on September 29, 2026 and Operation Math Game on October 3, 2026.

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