Comparison

Math Champ Challenge (Common Core Standards) vs Math Shot Mathematics

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Math Champ Challenge (Common Core Standards)

This educational game helps middle schoolers (grades 4-7) master Common Core math standards through engaging gameplay. It offers over 2,500 questions, personalized learning, and global competition.

Highlights
  • 2500+ Common Core aligned questions
  • Game Center integration for global competition
  • Personalized learning environment
  • Adaptive skill builder
  • Engaging graphics and audio
  • Progress tracking and feedback tools
Features
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Math Champ Challenge (Common Core Standards) is the latest educational game from award winning INKids Education. It is designed to help strengthen understanding of Common Core mathematical standards for middle school children (Grades 4-7). Math Champ Challenge Features: * 2500+ questions aligned to Common Core State Standards * Game Center Integration and achievements (compete with players all over the world!) * Fast paced game play * Engaging graphics and audio * Valuable feedback tools to help identify problem areas * A skill builder featuring a Personal Learning Environment (Adaptive Engine) * Practice suggestions for players at the end of each level * Local achievements and player profiles * Universal design (iPhone / iPad compatible) *** 2500+ QUESTIONS **** Math Champ Challenge includes over 2,500 questions across grades 4 to 7 covering ALL Common Core State Standards. During play questions are randomly selected from within each Standard (providing a balanced mix of content from all Domain Standards for each grade). Every game is different, but will always include a suitable mix of content comparable from game to game (and player to player). At the end of each level, revision is encouraged and players can practice any “Cluster” or questions and then re-take each challenge (each grade contains 5 levels from EASY through to SUPER NERD / MASTERY). The first level is available for free, and all levels can be unlocked with a single in-app purchase. *** SKILL BUILDER *** In the full version of Math Champ Challenge, players are able to practice and build skills in a non-game version of Math Champ. Players can select specific subject areas (aligned with each Common Core Domain) and work through questions at their own pace . The skill builder allows players to answer both open ended and multiple choice (self-marking) questions while also gathering XP points. The skill builder provides a PLE (Personal Learning Environment) to help players build confidence as they strengthen their understandings of mathematical subjects. The adaptive engine will move advanced children towards mastery, while those who might be struggling with particular areas will be served less challenging questions. This brilliant feature means that all players can work at their own pace (also allowing parents or teachers to provide instructional support where required). *** GAME CENTER *** In Math Champ Challenge, players can compete locally (on the same device) or by using Game Center to compete with players all over the world. Math Champ Challenge is the only math game of it’s kind - each player's performance is recorded across all Common Core Standards, allowing players to earn achievements and badges for each Domain "Cluster" meaning that it can used as valuable assessment tool in the classroom, or at home as a fun way to practice for exams. Game Center badges are directly aligned with CCSSI Domains and are awarded at the end of each grade (when all levels have been completed). Badges are awarded when a player has demonstrated better than 90% accuracy across all difficulty levels, and various other achievements can be earned during play. Badges, Achievements and other Game Center rewards, means that Math Champ Challenge will engage all types of children! *** LEARNING SUPPORT *** Math Champ Challenge provides valuable feedback for math teachers and parents and and is designed to engage and encourage children as they have fun while learning everything from fractions to geometry and arithmetic. It can be used effectively alongside other, apps and instructional resources like the Khan Academy. If you are experiencing any problems, please contact us via the email button on the top of our support page.

About

Math Shot Mathematics

Features
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Who says math has to be boring? Math Shot is a math learning game with fun and engaging game-play and as we all know learning through play and fun is more effective. Practice a large selection of math skills from 1st to 6th grade including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimal numbers, fractions , operations with integer numbers. The built-in handwriting recognition allows you to draw answers directly on the screen. The game difficulty dynamically adapts to player's skills and makes the game suitable for all ages. • Fun and engaging game-play • Handwritten input • Game difficulty adapts to player's skills • Suitable for all ages.

Screenshots

Math Champ Challenge (Common Core Standards)1 screens
Math Shot Mathematics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Math Champ Challenge (Common Core Standards) at Free against Math Shot Mathematics's $2.99. Math Champ Challenge (Common Core Standards) also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). Math Shot Mathematics's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Math Champ Challenge (Common Core Standards) is free to download; Math Shot Mathematics costs $2.99 up front. Math Champ Challenge (Common Core Standards) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Math Shot Mathematics asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Champ Challenge (Common Core Standards) ships an update fortnightly, Math Shot Mathematics every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Math Champ Challenge (Common Core Standards) versus Math Shot Mathematics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath Champ Challenge (Common Core Standards)Math Shot Mathematics
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating3.2 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINKids Education LLCSergey Malugin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Math Champ Challenge (Common Core Standards)

One-time1
  • Unlock all Levels$2.99
None

Math Shot Mathematics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Champ Challenge (Common Core Standards) free?
Math Champ Challenge (Common Core Standards) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Math Shot Mathematics free?
Math Shot Mathematics costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Math Champ Challenge (Common Core Standards) or Math Shot Mathematics have ads?
Neither Math Champ Challenge (Common Core Standards) nor Math Shot Mathematics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Champ Challenge (Common Core Standards) or Math Shot Mathematics?
Math Champ Challenge (Common Core Standards) ships an update fortnightly, and Math Shot Mathematics every 2 months. Most recently, Math Champ Challenge (Common Core Standards) was updated on June 5, 2026 and Math Shot Mathematics on September 9, 2026.

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