Basic Math Rules vs Math Fighter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Basic Math Rules
This app provides clear explanations of pre-algebra rules, designed to help users understand how to solve any problem. Developed by a former math professor, it aims to be a straightforward resource for learning essential concepts.
- Clear rule explanations
- Pre-algebra problem solving
- Developed by former math professor
- Focus on understanding concepts
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Tired of endless flashcards and problems that make no sense? Just need to know the rules for doing any pre-algrebra problem they throw at you? This is the app for you! Made by a former math professor, this app explains everything you need to know to solve any pre-algebra problem out there!
Math Fighter
This app transforms math practice into an engaging fighting game. Solve problems to power up attacks and defeat opponents. Features an AI tutor for personalized lessons and a progression system to master math skills.
- AI-powered math tutor
- Step-by-step lessons
- Personalized learning plans
- Dojo Mode with belt progression
- Action-packed math battles
- Real-world math applications
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Solve math problems. Power up your fighter. Win the battle. Math Fighter turns math practice into an action-packed fighting game - where the fastest calculator wins. Sharpen your mental math skills while having a blast. Perfect for kids from 1st to 6th grade - and for adults who want to train their mental arithmetic. Practice math anytime, anywhere. AI TUTOR - YOUR PRIVATE MATH COACH (NEW!) Stuck on a topic? The AI Tutor Sensei gives private, step-by-step lessons on any math topic - just like a personal tutor. - Explains every step in plain language, at your grade level - Recognizes where you're stuck and adapts the lesson - Interactive examples: fractions, equations, geometry and more - Builds a personal learning plan and tracks your progress - Holodeck training fight: practice the exact topic you just learned in a real 3D battle against Sensei Learn the topic, then fight Sensei to master it. DOJO MODE - LEVEL UP YOUR MATH Train like a real fighter. Earn belts from White to Black Belt 2nd Dan by mastering math at every level. - White Belt: Addition, Subtraction, Doubles & Halves - Yellow Belt: Addition & Subtraction up to 100 - Orange Belt: Multiplication, Division & Percent - Green Belt: Order of Operations & Parentheses - Blue Belt: Fractions, Conversion & Decimals - Brown Belt: Geometry, Powers & Exponents - Black Belt: Algebra, Equations & Summation - 2nd Dan: Functions — Evaluation & Inverse Sensei Suken guides you through every belt with interactive tutorials and practice problems. AGE GROUPS - KINDERGARTEN, KIDS, STUDENT Math Fighter automatically adapts to the player's age - with age-appropriate tasks and a simplified interface for the youngest. Kindergarten: Recognize numbers, simple counting and first math games. Kids: Math problems from 1st to 6th grade with encouraging feedback. Student: Full feature set with all difficulty levels. - Smart error detection: recognizes when kids mix up + and - and explains the difference - No chat and no messaging between players - anywhere in the game - Kindergarten mode removes online play entirely - Separate learning path by grade level Kids Mode activates automatically for children under 13. DISCOVER - MATH IN THE REAL WORLD Explore exciting topics beyond basic arithmetic: - Temperature: Read thermometers, compare temperatures - free! - Time & Clocks: Read clocks and calculate time spans - Money: Count coins, make change and add up prices - Pythagoras: explore the famous theorem interactively - James Watt: Calculate power, work and energy HOW IT WORKS Solve math problems as fast as you can to power up your fighter's attacks. Correct answers land powerful hits. Wrong answers give your opponent a chance to strike back. Think fast, calculate right - that's how you win. GAME MODES Single Player vs. Computer Practice mental math against AI with adjustable difficulty. Local 2-Player Mode Challenge a friend, sibling, or classmate on the same device. Great for school or home. Online Multiplayer Take on players worldwide and prove you're the best Math Fighter. GLOBAL LEADERBOARD Climb the worldwide rankings. See the best Math Fighters from your country and around the globe. Track your wins and progress over time. MATH FIGHTER PRO Unlock the full experience: - Expert difficulty level - Detailed player statistics - Extended leaderboards - Ad-free gameplay - Share your achievements with badges Learning math has never been this fun. Train your brain, earn your belt, and fight your way to the top. Math Fighter Pro is an auto-renewing subscription, billed monthly or yearly until you cancel. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://mathfighter.rcms.ch/terms Privacy Policy: https://mathfighter.rcms.ch/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Math Fighter at Free against Basic Math Rules's $0.99. Math Fighter also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Basic Math Rules's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). On ratings volume 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
Math Fighter is free to download; Basic Math Rules costs $0.99 up front. Math Fighter sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Basic Math Rules asks for nothing beyond the download.
Basic Math Rules holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Basic Math Rules ships an update every 9 months, Math Fighter every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Basic Math Rules | Math Fighter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Russell Shannon | THOMAS RIEDER |
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Basic Math Rules
Math Fighter
In-app purchases
Basic Math Rules
No in-app purchases
Math Fighter
- Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
- Yearly Pro$19.991 Year
- Root Ghost$1.99
- Albert Einstein$1.99
- Time & Watch$2.99
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- Money Kids$2.99
- James Watt$5.99
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