Comparison

Marble Math Junior vs Math Games

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

Math Games

Enhance your arithmetic abilities with interactive math practice. This app offers various game modes and difficulty levels to improve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills for all ages.

Highlights
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division practice
  • Mixed operations mode
  • Choice, Enter, and Flash Cards game modes
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • User-friendly tips
Features
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Do you want to boost your math skills? Math Flashcards is a great practice tool designed for people of all ages and proficiency levels. With user-friendly tips, comprehensive practice sets, and different game modes, you'll unleash your arithmetic potential in no time. The app offers different levels to keep you engaged as you progress. The app supports all four of the major arithmetic operations - as well as a mixed operations mode that randomly shows all types of problems: - Addition - Subtraction - Multiplication - Division There are three different modes to make math problem solving more interesting: - Choice: choose the correct answer - Enter: type the results of your mental calculations - Flash Cards: review what you've learned From addition and subtraction to multiplication, division, and a mixed operations mode, we've got your arithmetic needs covered. Get ready to improve your math skills and conquer each new challenge with confidence! You can start counting right away — one level, one mode, and 4 math operations are free to try! Want more? Unlock the full experience anytime with a subscription. Terms of Use: https://playandlearngames.com/termsofuse

Screenshots

Marble Math Junior4 screens
Math Games4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Math Games at Free against Marble Math Junior's $3.99. Math Games also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). Marble Math Junior's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (77% vs 67%). On rating, ratings volume, ads 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

Math Games is free to download; Marble Math Junior costs $3.99 up front. Math Games sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Marble Math Junior asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 Math Games. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Marble Math Junior's written reviews are positive against 67% of Math Games's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marble Math Junior ships an update every 4 months, Math Games every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Marble Math Junior versus Math Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarble Math JuniorMath Games
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (1.9K ratings) — better4.5 (1.6K ratings)
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9K — better1.6K
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB243 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtgig StudioPLAY AND LEARN EDUCATIONAL GAMES FOR KIDS

Customer experience

Marble Math Junior

All ratings1,939 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral7.8%
Negative15.6%

Math Games

All ratings1,585 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral5.4%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative28.1%

User reviews

Marble Math Junior

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎉 Fun and engaging
  • 👍 Customizable levels and settings
  • 💡 Unique marble-rolling gameplay
  • 🧠 Helps improve math skills
  • 🤩 Great for kids of all ages

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
  • 🤔 Some levels too simple for older kids
  • 💤 Boring for more advanced users
  • 🤖 Lack of intuitive controls for younger kids

Math Games

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Free with no ads
  • 🚀 Helps with math learning and practice
  • 👍 Kid-friendly and engaging
  • 👍 Useful for homeschooling and supplemental learning

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Some users found the content too easy
  • 💡 Requests for more challenging content or difficulty levels

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

Math Games

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezing reported
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • More variety of math topics and exercises

In-app purchases

None

Marble Math Junior

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Math Games

Subscriptions6
  • Maths games and times tables3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Weekly Access3 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Math games for kids and adults3 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • Weekly Access3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Math games and flash cards3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Math cards: learn basic math3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Marble Math Junior free?
Marble Math Junior costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Math Games free?
Math Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Marble Math Junior or Math Games?
Marble Math Junior is rated higher. Marble Math Junior averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Math Games averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.
Do Marble Math Junior or Math Games have ads?
Neither Marble Math Junior nor Math Games shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Marble Math Junior or Math Games?
Marble Math Junior ships an update every 4 months, and Math Games every 5 weeks. Most recently, Marble Math Junior was updated on September 22, 2026 and Math Games on September 25, 2026.

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