Comparison

Number Run vs Math Racing 2

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

Math Racing 2

Engage in a thrilling 3D racing game where solving math problems fuels your speed. Master addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with progressive difficulty. Unlock new cars, tracks, and math challenges through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Solve math problems for speed boosts
  • Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
  • Progressive difficulty
  • Unlockable cars and tracks
  • Arcade-style racing action
  • No ads
Features
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Math Racing 2 is the fastest way to learn math in the app store! In this crazy 3D racing game, you get a speed boost for every math problem you solve! Do the math! * Addition * Subtraction * Multiplication * Division * Progressive Difficulty Option Extra Credit! * NO Ads! * 13 Cool Cars * Universal App * Achievements * Two awesome ways to play * Arcade-style Racing Action * Awesome Graphics, Sounds, and Music In-App Purchase! * Unlock All Cars * Unlock All Tracks * Unlock All Math Be sure to rate and review Math Racing 2! Your ratings and reviews keep us charged! http://www.facebook.com/potg.apps http://potgapps.org

Screenshots

Number Run4 screens
Math Racing 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Math Racing 2 at Free against Number Run's $2.99. Number Run's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (91% vs 78%). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Math Racing 2 is free to download; Number Run costs $2.99 up front. Math Racing 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Number Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Number Run against 4.5 for Math Racing 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Number Run's written reviews are positive against 78% of Math Racing 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Number Run ships an update every 3 months, Math Racing 2 every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Number Run versus Math Racing 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumber RunMath Racing 2
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (1.1K ratings)4.5 (1.5K ratings)
Positive reviews91.0% of reviews — better77.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K1.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB399 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIgnacio SchiefelbeinPants on the Ground Apps LLC

Customer experience

Number Run

All ratings1,111 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral5.2%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive91.0%
Neutral3.4%
Negative5.6%

Math Racing 2

All ratings1,502 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral5.7%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative19.4%

User reviews

Number Run

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Simple and straightforward
  • 👍 Fun and engaging way to learn math
  • 👍 Great for kids and parents
  • 👍 Helps improve math skills
  • 👍 No ads or distractions

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ Can be too fast-paced for some users
  • 🔧 Could use more customization options

Math Racing 2

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and fun
  • 👍 Great for learning math
  • 🤩 Entertaining and engaging

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
  • 💰 Some features locked behind paywall
  • 🤔 Steering controls could be improved

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

Math Racing 2

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • POV issues causing problems during races
  • Math problems not displaying correctly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Multiplayer mode to play with friends
  • More car customization options
  • Expanded levels and maps

In-app purchases

None

Number Run

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Math Racing 2

One-time10
  • Unlock All Math$0.99
  • Desert Circuit$0.99
  • Moon Circuit$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Snow Circuit$0.99
  • Jackrabbit$0.99
  • Bad Attitude$0.99
  • Racer X$0.99
  • The Rocket$0.99
  • Unlock All Tracks$0.99
  • Unlock All Cars$0.99

Questions

Is Number Run free?
Number Run costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Math Racing 2 free?
Math Racing 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Number Run or Math Racing 2?
Number Run and Math Racing 2 are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.1K and 1.5K ratings respectively.
Do Number Run or Math Racing 2 have ads?
Neither Number Run nor Math Racing 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Number Run or Math Racing 2?
Number Run ships an update every 3 months, and Math Racing 2 every 5 months. Most recently, Number Run was updated on October 15, 2026 and Math Racing 2 on October 15, 2026.

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