Comparison

Number Run vs The Math Flash Machine

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

Head to head
About

Number Run

Embark on an adventure to recover stolen crystals by solving math problems. This game offers engaging practice for all ages, from children learning arithmetic to adults seeking mental stimulation. It features multiple game modes and educational alignment.

Highlights
  • 52 math levels
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Endless Mode
  • Common Core aligned
  • Unlockable outfits
  • Developed by graduate students
Features
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Baron von Count has stolen the 4 Mathemagical crystals of the land. Chase him down and bring him to justice or humanity will be forced to count on their fingers forever! Number Run is great practice for boys & girls learning math and adults who just want to stay sharp. Finally, a FUN math game: -Features 52 levels across addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division -Test your skills in Endless Mode -Aligned to Common Core state standards -Unlock new outfits and show your style -Developed by graduate students from Stanford and USC -Retina support for iPhone and iPad -Did we mention it's actually fun? We're gamers, we're developers, we're educators--talk to us at www.facebook.com/numberrun

About

The Math Flash Machine

Features
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Math Flash provides practice in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to help student get quicker at recalling basic facts. Four types of problems are presented during the game: addition, subtraction, mutiplication and division. Problems are randomly generated so every game is a unique experience. This app is appropriate for elementary age students who are in grades 3 through 6 or older students who need more practice to improve basic math skills. Works on iPod, iPad and iPhone. Select a Skill to Practice by Tapping Any of the Four Operation Buttons. Tap an operations button to select an appropriate skill to practice. Once a skill has been, selected randomly generated math problems appear on the screen. The student enters answers by tapping the number buttons and taps the check mark button when ready to go on. A scoreboard reports a student's progress showing the percentage of correct answers. This game is challenging and fun. The game provides fast action as students tap the screen to enter the correct answer to randomly generated math problems.

Screenshots

Number Run4 screens
The Math Flash Machine2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Number Run at every 3 months against The Math Flash Machine's every 30 months. The Math Flash Machine's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Number Run costs $2.99 and The Math Flash Machine $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Number Run ships an update every 3 months, The Math Flash Machine every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Number Run versus The Math Flash Machine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumber RunThe Math Flash Machine
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.5 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 30 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIgnacio SchiefelbeinVentura Educational Systems

Bugs and requests

Number Run

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezes
  • Issues with number entry on certain devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to adjust difficulty/speed settings
  • Progress tracking for parents/teachers
  • More variety of skins/characters

The Math Flash Machine

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Number Run

No in-app purchases

None

The Math Flash Machine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Number Run free?
Number Run costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Math Flash Machine free?
The Math Flash Machine costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Number Run or The Math Flash Machine have ads?
Neither Number Run nor The Math Flash Machine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Number Run or The Math Flash Machine?
Number Run ships an update every 3 months, and The Math Flash Machine every 30 months. Most recently, Number Run was updated on September 28, 2026 and The Math Flash Machine on September 11, 2026.

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