Comparison

Marble Math Junior vs Operation Math Game

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

Head to head
About

Marble Math Junior

Practice essential math skills with a fun maze game. Collect numbers, solve problems, and earn rewards while navigating through challenging levels. Audio questions are available for emerging readers.

Highlights
  • Maze-based math problem solving
  • Audio questions for emerging readers
  • Customizable math concepts and difficulty
  • Unlimited user profiles
  • Progress tracking and high score pursuit
  • Reinforces Common Core Curriculum concepts
Features
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Solve math problems by collecting numbers as you move your marble through a series of fun mazes (with audio questions for emerging readers). * Common Sense Media Award Winner * Parents Magazine Best Math App ________________________________ REVIEWERS SAY... "One of the most fun, customizable, and effective math games available for early elementary school-age kids." - Common Sense Media "This is not your standard skill and drill, but a much more sophisticated game of mental math" - Teachers With Apps ________________________________ FUN MATH PRACTICE: Based on the Common Core Curriculum, Marble Math Junior is an engaging way for early 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 Junior 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 focus on specific math concepts by selecting problem types for each player and level. MARBLE MATH JUNIOR CONCEPTS INCLUDE: • shape recognition/matching • sequencing number values and ordinals • addition, subtraction and multiplication to 100 • identifying fractions • counting money (USD, AUD, CAD, EUR or GBP) • telling time • completing addition equations And more... Additionally, early learners who may not be reading yet can tap on a problem to hear it spoken. Thanks for playing Marble Math Junior! ________________________________ 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 Junior 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 Math Junior4 screens
Operation Math Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Marble Math Junior at every 4 months against Operation Math Game's every 25 months. Marble Math Junior also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 8) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). Operation Math Game's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On rating, review sentiment, 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

Marble Math Junior 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Marble Math Junior against 4.5 for Operation Math Game. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marble Math Junior has 1.9K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Marble Math Junior's written reviews are positive against 75% of Operation Math Game's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marble Math Junior ships an update every 4 months, Operation Math Game every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Marble Math Junior versus Operation Math Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarble Math JuniorOperation Math Game
Price$3.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.6 (1.9K ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9K — 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
Size79 MB276 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtgig StudioLittle 10 Robot

Customer experience

Marble Math Junior

All ratings1,939 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%

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 Junior

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Marble getting stuck in corners
  • Next level button not working
  • Scoring system not functioning properly
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More avatar customization options
  • Ability to create custom levels
  • Multiplayer or competitive modes
  • Expanded math concepts beyond basic arithmetic

Operation Math Game

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Marble Math Junior

No in-app purchases

None

Operation Math Game

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Marble Math Junior free?
Marble Math Junior 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 Junior or Operation Math Game?
Marble Math Junior is rated higher. Marble Math Junior averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Operation Math Game averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Marble Math Junior or Operation Math Game have ads?
Neither Marble Math Junior nor Operation Math Game shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Marble Math Junior or Operation Math Game?
Marble Math Junior ships an update every 4 months, and Operation Math Game every 25 months. Most recently, Marble Math Junior was updated on October 11, 2026 and Operation Math Game on October 3, 2026.

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