Number Run vs Number Fox Math
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 52 math levels
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
- Endless Mode
- Common Core aligned
- Unlockable outfits
- Developed by graduate students
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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
Number Fox Math
This app offers a fun, arcade-style approach to practicing essential math skills like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It features engaging gameplay with hints, adaptive practice, and progress tracking, all designed for children in grades 2-5.
- Addition and subtraction practice
- Times tables drill
- Division practice
- Hint system for understanding
- Adaptive practice for missed questions
- Multi-player profiles
- Offline play
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Number Fox — Kids Cyber Math Arcade Buy once. Play forever. No subscription, no ads, no accounts, no data collected — just fast, fun math practice in a neon arcade kids actually want to open. Number Fox turns addition, subtraction, times tables, and division into quick 10-question rounds with glowing neon numbers, a friendly fox guide, and satisfying sounds. Perfect for 2nd–5th graders building math fact fluency. FOUR WAYS TO PRACTICE Addition and Subtraction with three difficulty levels Times Tables — drill any table from 1 to 10 Division — drill dividing by any number from 1 to 10 BUILT TO TEACH, NOT JUST TEST SHOW ME hints reveal why an answer works, using countable dots — see 6 × 4 as 4 rows of 6, or 12 ÷ 4 split into groups Fix-It rounds bring back every missed question until your child gets it right, so no round ends on a mistake Smart practice quietly serves up the facts your child misses most BEAT YOUR BEST TIME Every table keeps its own record — a personal goal to chase, not a competition with strangers Bronze, silver, and gold badges across 24 tables Expert Mode swaps multiple choice for a number pad, so kids graduate from recognizing answers to recalling them MADE FOR FAMILIES Up to 6 player profiles, each with separate records and progress An activity log shows every completed round with date, time, score, and speed — so you can see the practice actually happened Everything stays on your device. No sign-up, no internet required, nothing collected.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Number Fox Math at Free against Number Run's $2.99. Number Fox Math also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). Number Run's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On 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
Number Fox Math is free to download; Number Run costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Number Fox Math holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Number Run has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Number Run ships an update every 3 months, Number Fox Math every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Number Run | Number Fox Math |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.1K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 91.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ignacio Schiefelbein | Joshua Kessler |
Customer experience
Number Run
Number Fox Math
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
Number Fox Math
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Number Run
No in-app purchases
Number Fox Math
No in-app purchases
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