Comparison

Number Run vs Monster Math School

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

Monster Math School

This app makes learning math fun for children aged 5-9. It uses an engaging adventure game to teach addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Parents can track their child's progress with detailed reports.

Highlights
  • Adventure-based learning
  • Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Adaptive difficulty
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Practice mode
  • In-depth reporting
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"It is simply one of the best maths apps we have seen." - PCAdvisor UK "This kind of programming really enlivens play, and keeps kids ready and alert." -TeachersWithApps "One of the best features of this app is the data collection." - funeducationalapps Have your students practice and learn addition, subtraction, division, times tables and basic problem solving with Monster Math Pro! Be Maxx’s personal math helper as you explore new worlds, battle enemies and find allies in unexpected places by using addition, multiplication, subtraction and division! Walk your students through basic mental math and drills built into Monster Math’s interactive playing board. Unlike flash cards or simple quiz based apps, Monster Math’s core game mechanics are designed to quiz multiple skills at once and guide kids towards answers. Monster Math also provides a unique story and adaptive game play to tutor kids at a suitable pace. Have your kids progress through learning their core math skills and times tables while helping Maxx find Dextra! Kids love Monster Math! Monster Math Features: Tons of Adventure • Be Maxx’s helper as he searches for his best friend Dextra! Your child can follow the engaging voice-over narration as they run through multiple worlds and levels. Practice basic problem solving in dozens of different levels to defeat enemy Troggles and Minions! Learn and Practice Arithmetic • Monster Math is better than homework, and it’s the perfect math trainer for your child. Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication and division with Maxx! Monster Math’s multilevel system is designed to guide struggling kids towards the right answers. Challenging Drills and Quizzes • This math trainer adjusts in difficulty depending on your child’s progression. Pace of drills quickens or slows depending on how do with addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Multiplayer Mode • Play along with your child or have them play with others online and around the world through GameCenter! Children will love the competition and motivation to win. Practice Mode • This no-nonsense mode is for your children to keep learning without the pressure of having to run from Troggles and Minions! Run through all the basic skills that may even appear in your child’s homework! In-Depth Reporting • Learn how your child is doing with the Common Core Standards for math. See where they need help and know what skills they do well in. You can even get a skill-by-skill analysis. Unlock More with Monster Math! •This version of Monster Math is your child’s personal homework and math helper. With this version, you have dozens of new levels, problems and practice to help your child with their basic math and problem solving skills that they use in class every day! Meet new characters like Faunglad the Wizard to help you travel and new enemies like Hypno and Treevil! See the skills your child could be learning with Monster Math! Addition & Subtraction • Addition up to 5, 10 and 20 • Subtraction up to 5, 10 and 20 • Two-digit addition without carry over • Two-digit subtraction without borrowing Multiplication & Division • Times Tables of 1 through 10 • Divide by numbers 1 to 10 • Multiply single-digit numbers by multiples of 10 Monster Math concentrates on Common Core Standards: 2.OA.B.2, 3.OA.C.7, 3.NBT.A.2, 3.NBT.A.3 See what others say about our fun math game for kids! Let your students practice all of their basic math skills and problem solving while they have fun. Download Monster Math now! For support, questions or comments, write to us at: support@makkajai.com Our privacy policy can be found at: http://privacy.makkajai.com

Screenshots

Number Run4 screens
Monster Math School4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Number Run at $2.99 against Monster Math School's $9.99. Number Run also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 77%). Monster Math School's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 Monster Math School $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Number Run against 4.4 for Monster Math School. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 514 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Number Run's written reviews are positive against 77% of Monster Math School's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Number Run ships an update every 3 months, Monster Math School monthly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Number Run versus Monster Math School: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumber RunMonster Math School
Price$2.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.5 (1.1K ratings) — better4.4 (514 ratings)
Positive reviews91.0% of reviews — better76.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better514
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB169 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperIgnacio SchiefelbeinMakkajai Edu Tech Private Limited

Customer experience

Number Run

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

Monster Math School

All ratings513 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral7.0%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral9.4%
Negative14.1%

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

Monster Math School

From 514 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging math game
  • 🧠 Helps improve math skills
  • 🎨 Cute graphics and characters
  • 🕹️ Enjoyable gameplay
  • 📊 Helpful progress tracking

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🤖 Repetitive gameplay
  • 🤔 Questionable story/messaging
  • 🔊 Sound issues

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

Monster Math School

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Plato's Portals sending monsters off-screen
  • Repeated instructions despite progress
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and challenges
  • Ability to create custom player profiles
  • Multilingual support
  • Healthier in-game rewards

In-app purchases

None

Number Run

No in-app purchases

None

Monster Math School

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Number Run free?
Number Run costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Monster Math School free?
Monster Math School costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Number Run or Monster Math School?
Number Run is rated higher. Number Run averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Monster Math School averages 4.4 from 514 ratings.
Do Number Run or Monster Math School have ads?
Neither Number Run nor Monster Math School shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Number Run or Monster Math School?
Number Run ships an update every 3 months, and Monster Math School monthly. Most recently, Number Run was updated on November 1, 2026 and Monster Math School on November 1, 2026.

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