King of Math vs Back 2 Basic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
King of Math
This engaging math game transforms learning for middle school students by allowing them to level up a character by solving a variety of math problems. It offers a complete, ad-free experience with all content unlocked, perfect for offline use in schools, homeschooling, or family settings.
- All content unlocked
- No ads or in-app purchases
- Works fully offline
- Covers all math areas
- Level up character by solving problems
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Trusted by schools and families around the world since 2011. This is the complete version of the popular math game that makes learning fun and engaging. Starting as a farmer, you level up your character through ten stages by solving a wide range of math problems. All content is unlocked, with no ads, in-app purchases, or external links. Works fully offline — ideal for classrooms, homeschooling, and family use. The math level is about Middle school math (Grades 6–8), but the app can also be used by both younger and older students to improve their math skills. Features: - All content included – no ads or in-app purchases - Works fully offline - Used in schools worldwide for over a decade - Great for both schools and families - Covers all areas of math: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, geometry, fractions, powers, statistics, and equations
Back 2 Basic
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Learning Doesn't Need to Be Loud. Introducing Back 2 Basic, an early education game designed with a simple truth: learning happens in a calm, focused environment. Genuine education doesn't require flashy distractions or constant over-stimulation. Instead, I've designed a low-stimulus and special needs friendly experience that puts learning first. Back 2 Basic offers a refreshing alternative, putting the focus squarely on learning for Pre-K to 1st graders, removing the distracting clutter to provide a thoughtfully designed tool to aid parents and teachers. Key Features -Foundational Curriculum: Lessons cover early math (addition, subtraction, counting, quantity, currency), telling time, basic shapes, color recognition and mixing, alongside sequencing, multi-step instructions, memory, and letter/number/sight word recognition. -Purposefully Low-Stimulus Design: Crafted with softened colors, gentle animations, and minimal sound cues to create a calm and focused learning environment, particularly beneficial for neurodivergent children and those prone to over-stimulation. -Unparalleled Parental Customization: Empowering tools let you tailor every aspect of the learning journey, including adding personalized spelling lists and recording your own voice instructions for a truly bespoke experience. -Completely Ad-Free & Microtransaction-Free: No hidden costs, in-app purchases, or nasty monetization strategies. -Actionable Insights: Digestible player statistics offer parents and educators a genuine understanding of a child's learning patterns, strengths, and areas for growth, supporting informed educational decisions. -Thoughtful Behavioral Support: Incorporates subtle design mechanics aimed at reducing potential self-stimulatory behaviors, fostering a more productive learning experience. -Direct Developer Collaboration: An open channel for community feedback, inviting suggestions for new lessons or features, and ensuring the game evolves directly with the needs of the community. Lessons/Activities: -Number Shuffle -Spelling Bee -Art Studio -Sum 101 -Time Teller -Pocket Change -Flash Cards (numbers, letters, and sight words) -Retro Etch -Tic Tac Toe -Tool Box Ready to experience a different kind of early learning game?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Back 2 Basic at every 4 weeks against King of Math's every 2 months. Back 2 Basic also leads on price ($1.99 vs $3.99). King of Math's advantage is chart position (#192 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
King of Math costs $3.99 and Back 2 Basic $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
King of Math ships an update every 2 months, Back 2 Basic every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | King of Math | Back 2 Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (441 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 96.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 441 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #192 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 214 MB | 346 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oddrobo Software AB | Tyler Strickland |
Bugs and requests
King of Math
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional crashes or performance issues
- Graphical glitches reported by some users
Requested features
3 requests- Add practice mode without time limits
- Implement leaderboards for individual stages
- Expand to cover more advanced math topics
Back 2 Basic
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
King of Math
No in-app purchases
Back 2 Basic
No in-app purchases
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