FactorMan vs NudgeMath
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FactorMan
A math game where players earn points by selecting numbers, while an opponent calculates the sum of their factors. Strategic number selection and arithmetic skills are key to winning, with options to play against AI or another human.
- Earn points by choosing numbers
- Opponent calculates sum of factors
- Strategic number selection
- Play against AI or human opponent
- Develop arithmetic skills
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This math game is played against the superhero FactorMan! You earn points by choosing numbers between 1 and 100. If you choose 5, you get 5 points; if you choose 18, you get 18 points. But FactorMan gets the sum of all of the factors of the number you have chosen (except for the number itself). If you choose 12, for example, you get 12 points, but FactorMan gets 1+2+3+4+6=16 points! Once a number has been used to gain points (by either you or FactorMan), it cannot be used again, and you may choose only numbers that have at least one other factor left on the board. To win you must have good arithmetic skills and develop a careful strategy. It is not as easy as it might sound! You can also play the game with a human opponent instead of FactorMan. This significantly changes the strategy needed to win.
NudgeMath
This app provides step-by-step math practice for students in grades 4-6, aligning with major educational curricula. It offers interactive tools and just-in-time hints to foster deep understanding and independent problem-solving.
- Step-by-step math problem solving
- Aligned with Common Core, CBSE, ICSE, Cambridge
- Visual and interactive math tools
- Just-in-time hints and feedback
- Progress reports for parents and teachers
- Complete topic coverage for grades 4-6
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NudgeMath is a step-by-step math practice app for Grades 4 to 6. Aligned with Common Core, CBSE, ICSE, and Cambridge syllabi, NudgeMath helps students truly understand and solve math problems — one step at a time. Unlike typical apps filled with multiple-choice questions, NudgeMath mimics the experience of solving problems on paper. Students solve independently, with just-in-time hints and feedback when needed — no spoon-feeding, no getting stuck. What Makes NudgeMath Unique - Fully Aligned Curriculum We offer complete coverage of all topics in: Common Core (Grades 4 & 5) CBSE, ICSE, and Cambridge (Grades 4 & 5) CBSE (Grade 6 only) From number operations and place value to fractions, long division, geometry, and measurement — NudgeMath ensures deep, meaningful practice. - Step-by-Step Guidance Students are guided through the process, not just the final answer. Whether it's drawing angles, solving long division, comparing decimals, or tackling word problems, NudgeMath encourages real thinking with support at the right moment. - Visual and Interactive Tools Fractions, angles, line plots, symmetry lines — NudgeMath makes abstract math concrete. With virtual protractors, shaded grids, clocks, and more, students explore math visually and hands-on. - Smart Hints and Feedback Hints and feedback appear only when needed. Students get just the right amount of help to stay on track — learning through correction, not repetition. For Schools & Parents For Schools Track classroom performance with teacher dashboards and reports. See class-wide trends or drill down to individual student progress. Ideal for classwork or homework. For Parents Stay informed with topic-wise reports. Know your child’s strengths, discover gaps, and support them confidently through their math journey. Key Features: - Complete topic coverage for Grades 4–6 - Aligned with Common Core, CBSE, ICSE & Cambridge - Step-by-step problem solving — not just MCQs - Visual tools: protractors, number lines, fraction bars, etc. - Instant feedback and built-in hints - Progress reports for parents - School-wide reports for teachers - Works on tablets and phones
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NudgeMath at every 3 weeks against FactorMan's every 7 months. NudgeMath also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.7) and device support (3 vs 1). FactorMan's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NudgeMath holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FactorMan has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
FactorMan ships an update every 7 months, NudgeMath every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FactorMan | NudgeMath |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (10 ratings) | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Bretl | Padma Pichumani |
Customer experience
FactorMan
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In-app purchases
FactorMan
No in-app purchases
NudgeMath
No in-app purchases
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