Comparison

Minamath vs Spider's Thread

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

Head to head
About

Minamath

Engage in a fun arcade game to solve math equations and keep your brain sharp. This app makes learning math enjoyable and accessible for users of all ages.

Highlights
  • Solve math equations
  • Arcade gameplay
  • Brain training
  • Fun learning experience
  • Sharpens cognitive skills
Features
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Rediscover the fun and beauty of math with Minamath. Solve quick equations in a fast-paced arcade game and train your brain to stay sharp! Race the clock, build streaks, and tap the right answer before time runs out. Every round is a quick mental workout — easy to pick up, genuinely hard to master. WHY YOU'LL LOVE MINAMATH: - Fast-paced rounds that test your mental math speed - Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division — all arithmetic types - Build streaks for bonus points and chase your personal best - Lives system keeps the pressure on — three mistakes and you're out - Clean, minimal design with zero clutter or distractions - Perfect for a 60-second brain break anytime, anywhere Whether you're sharpening your mental arithmetic, prepping for a numbers-heavy job, or just want a smarter way to kill time, Minamath turns math practice into a game you'll actually want to play. Think fast. Stay sharp. Start your streak today!

About

Spider's Thread

Features
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Improve your Japanese reading skills with Ryūnosuke Akutagawa's masterpiece, 'The Spider's Thread' (Kumo no Ito). This app offers a side-by-side bilingual reading experience in Japanese and English, designed to help you acquire advanced vocabulary and understand authentic literary grammar in context. Follow the gripping tale of Kandata, a wicked sinner suffering in Hell, who is offered a single chance at salvation when the Buddha lowers a fragile spider's thread from Paradise. Ideal for intermediate to advanced learners (JLPT N3-N2), this app bridges the gap between textbooks and native literature with built-in furigana, romaji, and interactive reading aids.

Screenshots

Minamath2 screens
Spider's Thread4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Spider's Thread at every 2 months against Minamath's every 82 months. Minamath's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Minamath costs $0.99 and Spider's Thread $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minamath ships an update every 82 months, Spider's Thread every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Minamath versus Spider's Thread: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinamathSpider's Thread
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating4.4 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 82 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB214 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMoolion IncJeffrey Dick

In-app purchases

None

Minamath

No in-app purchases

None

Spider's Thread

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Minamath free?
Minamath costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spider's Thread free?
Spider's Thread costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Minamath or Spider's Thread have ads?
Neither Minamath nor Spider's Thread shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Minamath or Spider's Thread?
Minamath ships an update every 82 months, and Spider's Thread every 2 months. Most recently, Minamath was updated on October 6, 2026 and Spider's Thread on October 9, 2026.

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