Comparison

Mathtopia vs Kodable Basics

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

Head to head
About

Mathtopia

This educational puzzle game uses a tile-matching mechanic to help children practice math skills. Players solve equations by matching answer tiles, earning stars and trophies for speed and accuracy. It offers a fun and engaging way to reinforce addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division concepts.

Highlights
  • Tile-matching math puzzles
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division practice
  • Earn stars and trophies
  • Multi-touch swap for complex matching
  • Game Center integration for competition
  • Unlock secret levels
Features
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Same game play as Mathtopia+ with the early levels of addition free. Smart Apps for Kids says of Mathtopia+: "...the first app I've reviewed that has been so addicting to me I couldn't stop playing long enough to write the review. It's also being played by all three of my children, in 6th grade, 3rd grade, and kindergarten, and I've even heard them fighting over the iPad for more Mathtopia+ time. I can guarantee no one in my house has ever fought over more time with flash cards." "Wickedly addictive!" Math Coach's Corner. "I found our 10-year-old 'sneaking' time on the iPad and playing it for fun." Apps for Homeschooling. Stamp math expressions with colorful answer tiles. Solve a tile-matching puzzle to advance. Earn stars and trophies as you get faster at recognizing equivalencies. The puzzle game play is similar to popular jewel swapping games but with multi-touch swap, enabling more complicated and challenging matching for addicts of tile-matching puzzlers. True addicts can match their skills against others on Game Center and unlock secret levels. Reduce stress while training the brain. What others are saying about Mathtopia and Mathopia+ ° Mathtopia+ won the Children's Technology Review Editor's Choice Award 2013 ° Fun Educational Apps Top Pick ° PadGadget - Ten iPad Apps We Love ° SmartAppsForKids - Five Stars ° Minds in Bloom - Best Math App Ever Mathtopia achievements are life-long skills. This app requires in app purchase to unlock some features. We hope you enjoy Mathtopia. Common Core and Grade Levels Alignments Addition and Subtraction: Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade CCSS.Math.Content.2.OA.B.2 Add and subtract within 20. By end of Grade 2, know from memory all sums of two one-digit numbers. Multiplication and Division: Third Grade CCSS.Math.Content.3.OA.C.7 Fluently multiply and divide within 100. By end of Grade 3, know from memory all products of two one-digit numbers. Multiplication and Division Modules. Mathtopia animations are powered by the Sparrow Framework. http://www.TopShelfLearning.com

About

Kodable Basics

This app teaches children aged 4-10 foundational computer science concepts through engaging, game-based activities. It helps kids develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills by guiding them through mazes and allowing them to create their own games. The curriculum is designed to transition from basic logic to writing real code.

Highlights
  • Game-based learning approach
  • Develops critical thinking
  • Teaches coding concepts
  • Builds foundational computer science skills
  • Creative activities
  • Seasonal events
Features
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The coding curriculum used in over 50% of U.S. elementary schools, now at home! Kids go from solving their first maze at age 4 to writing real JavaScript by 5th grade, through games they actually ask to play. LOVED BY KIDS, TRUSTED BY SCHOOLS Rated 4.7 stars by 21,000+ families. Over 25 million downloads. Built with elementary teachers for more than a decade, and aligned to Common Core and CSTA standards, the same curriculum kids use in class. WHAT KIDS LEARN Ages 4-6 (no reading required): sequencing, patterns, and problem-solving through maze puzzles. This is the logic underneath all programming. Ages 7-10: conditions, loops, functions, and variables, leading to real typed JavaScript Every level builds critical thinking they'll use far beyond the screen MORE THAN LESSONS Kids design their own characters, build and share their own games, and jump into seasonal events. Creativity keeps them coming back long after the lesson ends. USING KODABLE AT SCHOOL? Sign in with your school account and your child's progress comes home with them. Some class content carries over free; Kodable Pro unlocks the full library at home. BUILT FOR FAMILIES No ads. Ever. Works offline for road trips, flights, and waiting rooms Designed to meet the strict privacy standards schools require TEACHERS: A complete K-5 STEM curriculum with 80+ scripted lesson plans and Google Classroom, Clever, and roster integrations is available at kodable.com. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

Screenshots

Mathtopia4 screens
Kodable Basics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kodable Basics at 4.7 against Mathtopia's 3.2. Kodable Basics also leads on ratings volume (21K vs 10). Mathtopia's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 55%) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Mathtopia sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Kodable Basics sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kodable Basics holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kodable Basics has 21K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of Mathtopia's written reviews are positive against 55% of Kodable Basics's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mathtopia ships an update every 4 weeks, Kodable Basics every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mathtopia versus Kodable Basics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathtopiaKodable Basics
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (10 ratings)4.7 (21K ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews — better54.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1021K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB422 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOmega Labs Inc.SurfScore, Inc

Customer experience

Mathtopia

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative7.4%

Kodable Basics

All ratings21,468 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews411 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral5.4%
Negative40.1%

Bugs and requests

Mathtopia

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Kodable Basics

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to access app after subscription cancellation
  • Persistent crashes at certain levels or stages
  • Syncing and progress issues across devices
  • Unresponsive controls and UI elements

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free content and levels
  • Improved stability and performance
  • Customization options for parents/teachers
  • Better customer support and communication

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Mathtopia

One-time6
  • Mathtopia Subtraction$0.99
  • Mathtopia Division$0.99
  • Mathtopia Addition$0.99
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  • Mathtopia Multiplication$0.99
  • Mathtopia Fractions$0.99
  • Roman Numerals for Mathtopia$0.99
7 purchases

Kodable Basics

Subscriptions2
  • Kodable Monthly Plan7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Kodable Yearly Plan7 Days trial$119.991 Year
One-time5
  • 3-day Parent TrialFree
  • Fuzzes to Support Computer Science$4.99
  • Pre-Trial Parent Plan$19.99
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  • Parent Plan$29.99
  • Kodable Lifetime Plan$199.99

Questions

Is Mathtopia free?
Mathtopia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kodable Basics free?
Kodable Basics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mathtopia or Kodable Basics?
Kodable Basics is rated higher. Mathtopia averages 3.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Kodable Basics averages 4.7 from 21K ratings.
Do Mathtopia or Kodable Basics have ads?
Neither Mathtopia nor Kodable Basics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mathtopia or Kodable Basics?
Mathtopia ships an update every 4 weeks, and Kodable Basics every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mathtopia was updated on October 7, 2026 and Kodable Basics on October 12, 2026.

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