Comparison

Operation Math Code Squad vs Widgit Go

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

Head to head
About

Operation Math Code Squad

This multiplayer math game challenges up to four players to solve equations and disarm virtual devices against the clock. It features spy-themed missions and cooperative drills designed to make learning math fun and engaging.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer gaming for up to four players
  • Four virtual keypads for multi-touch action
  • 21 missions across three skill levels
  • Select missions by math operation and skill
  • Spy-themed action
  • Time-based cooperative drills
  • Based on U.S. Common Core standards
Features
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Take the action to a whole new level in the fun, multiplayer math game based on Operation Math. With four virtual keypads, Operation Math Code Squad lets multiple players work together to solve equations and disarm Dr. Odd’s devious devices in a race against the clock. Think fast and score big in the awesome game of tick-tock tech guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your iPad. “With 20 secret agents and only 5 iPads in my classroom, you’d be amazed at the level of engagement and excitement in my classroom! … It’s the best $2.99 I’ve ever forked over for an app.” –– Technology Tailgate "Operation Math Code Squad is one of the best educational math games I've seen on the iPad. It's fast-paced, engaging, and just down right fun." —Apps on Tapp “… a brilliant multiplayer game … Code Squad continues to be the most requested app in our classrooms, kids are just clamouring to play together and win together.” ––Teachers With Apps Features: • Multiplayer gaming that lets you test four different players at once. • Four virtual keypads for fast-paced, multi-touch action. • 21 missions centered on three different skill levels for testing any grade. • The ability to select missions based on math operations and skill level. • All binomial addition / subtraction equations for numbers 1-20. • All binomial multiplication / division equations for numbers 1-12. • Spy-themed action that provides a fun alternative to homework and flashcards. • Time-based play that will test their speed and keep kids engaged with cooperative drills. • Based on U.S. Common Core standards. • No ads or in-app purchases. Awards & Recognition: • Featured in Family Circle Magazine • 12 Best Math Apps of 2012 — Teachers With Apps • Editor's Favorite —AppSmarts.com • Featured in Apple’s Kids Collection The entire collection of Spinlight apps are now part of the Little 10 Robot family. AlphaTots Alphabet, TallyTots Counting, Pixel and Parker, Operation Math, Winky Think Logic Puzzles, Billy’s Coin Visits the Zoo, Gappy Learns Reading, Gappy Learns Writing, Geography Drive USA, Swapsies Jobs, Swapsies Sports, YodelOh Math Mountain and more! 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.

About

Widgit Go

This app supports communication and language development for non-verbal individuals or those with learning difficulties. It allows users to create personalized symbol-based communication grids and develop language skills through interactive activities.

Highlights
  • Symbol-based AAC communication
  • Create personalized communication grids
  • Over 14,000 Widgit Symbols
  • Add custom pictures
  • Text-to-speech output
  • Develop learning and language skills
  • Export grids as PDFs
Features
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Support communication and language development with Widgit Go which can be used as a simple symbol-based AAC communicator or as a tool to develop learning and language skills. GIVING USERS A VOICE WITH SYMBOL-BASED AAC For users who are non-verbal or reluctant communicators symbol-based AAC (Augmentative and alternative communication) offers a way for them to express themselves and communicate their needs and wants. Create personalised communication grids in minutes with easy to use tools, over 14,000 Widgit Symbols and the ability to add your own pictures. Users can hear their sentences spoken aloud using the pre-installed iOS text-to-speech voices or add high-quality adult and child voices from the app store. Widgit Go's user-friendly interface makes it ideal for users of all ages with autism and/or learning difficulties. DEVELOP LEARNING AND LANGUAGE SKILLS Widgit Go's interactive grids can be used to develop users learning and language skills both at home and in the classroom. The output of these grids can be exported as PDF files, saved to the device or shared via email or messenger. FEATURES - Create and edit grids using over 14,000 Widgit Symbols - Print grids to make flashcards. - Use as a voice output device. - Back up or share your Widgit Go grids and activities using Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive or your Widgit Online account. - Write simple documents with symbols and text from Grids. - No Internet connection is required for creating or using activities. - 17 example activities are included. More activities and voices are available in-app.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Operation Math Code Squad at 70% against Widgit Go's 0%. Operation Math Code Squad also leads on price ($2.99 vs $59.99) and rating (4.2 vs 3.0). Widgit Go's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence, ads and monetization model 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

Operation Math Code Squad costs $2.99 and Widgit Go $59.99 up front. Widgit Go sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Operation Math Code Squad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Operation Math Code Squad holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Operation Math Code Squad has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Operation Math Code Squad's written reviews are positive against 0% of Widgit Go's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Operation Math Code Squad ships an update every 6 months, Widgit Go every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Operation Math Code Squad versus Widgit Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOperation Math Code SquadWidgit Go
Price$2.99 — better$59.99
Rating4.2 (21 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews70.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings21 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB266 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLittle 10 RobotWidgit Software Ltd

Customer experience

Operation Math Code Squad

All ratings21 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral9.5%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive70.2%
Neutral14.9%
Negative14.9%

Widgit Go

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Operation Math Code Squad

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Widgit Go

One-time10
  • Getting Up SequenceFree
  • Widgit Restricted symbolsFree
  • StuartFree
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  • HeatherFree
  • Making Sentences 1$1.99
  • Ryan (US)$7.99
  • Heather (US)$7.99
  • Kenny (US child)$14.99
  • Widgit Symbols in French$23.99
  • Widgit Symbols in Spanish$23.99

Questions

Is Operation Math Code Squad free?
Operation Math Code Squad costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Widgit Go free?
Widgit Go costs $59.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Operation Math Code Squad or Widgit Go?
Operation Math Code Squad is rated higher. Operation Math Code Squad averages 4.2 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Widgit Go averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Operation Math Code Squad or Widgit Go have ads?
Neither Operation Math Code Squad nor Widgit Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Operation Math Code Squad or Widgit Go?
Operation Math Code Squad ships an update every 6 months, and Widgit Go every 3 months. Most recently, Operation Math Code Squad was updated on October 7, 2026 and Widgit Go on October 7, 2026.

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