# Number Run vs Math Town

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Number Run at 1.1K against Math Town's 12. Number Run also leads on chart position (#186 vs unranked). Math Town's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Math Town holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Number Run has 1.1K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Number Run's written reviews are positive against 100% of Math Town's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Number Run | Math Town |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-run/id563408572/reviews) | **[4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-town/id919616195/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 91.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#186** | — |
| Size | 39 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ignacio Schiefelbein](https://appshunter.io/developer/525439275) | [Heather Marriott](https://appshunter.io/developer/919616194) |

## What reviewers say

### Number Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-run/id563408572)

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Issues with number entry on certain devices

**Requested features**

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


### Math Town

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/math-town/id919616195)

Engage in a fun, interactive puzzle game that reinforces math skills. Earn in-game currency by solving problems to customize your character, home, and pets. Features daily challenges and a fishing game to practice logic and vocabulary.

**Highlights:** Math problem solving (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), In-game currency for customization, Character and house development, Pet care simulation, Daily math challenges, Fishing game for logic and vocabulary, Multiple skill levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Number Run free?

Number Run costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Math Town free?

Math Town costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Number Run or Math Town?

Math Town is rated higher. Number Run averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Math Town averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do Number Run or Math Town have ads?

Neither Number Run nor Math Town shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Number Run or Math Town?

Number Run ships an update every 3 months, and Math Town every 3 months. Most recently, Number Run was updated on October 15, 2026 and Math Town on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*