# Mathtopia vs MathTango

The clearest difference is rating: MathTango at 4.6 against Mathtopia's 3.2. MathTango also leads on ratings volume (3.9K vs 10). Mathtopia's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (89% vs 76%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mathtopia sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and MathTango sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MathTango holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MathTango has 3.9K 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 76% of MathTango's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mathtopia ships an update every 4 weeks, MathTango every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mathtopia | MathTango |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathtopia/id569333308/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathtango-math-games-for-kids/id6475483877/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 75.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 21 MB | 884 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Omega Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/567183613) | [Piknik](https://appshunter.io/developer/640702079) |

## What reviewers say

### Mathtopia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathtopia/id569333308)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mathtopia Subtraction | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mathtopia Division | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mathtopia Addition | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mathtopia Multiplication | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mathtopia Fractions | $0.99 | one-time |
| Roman Numerals for Mathtopia | $0.99 | one-time |


### MathTango

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathtango-math-games-for-kids/id6475483877)

This app offers hundreds of engaging math games for children aged 5-10+, covering addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Kids progress through playful challenges, collect rewards, and build confidence in math skills. It features a customized curriculum and adaptive learning.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of math games for addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, Customized, age-appropriate lesson plan wizard, Adaptive learning based on Common Core curriculum, Playful worlds and missions for engagement, Multiple user profiles for family use, Offline play without WiFi

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MathTango Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Piknik Unlimited Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Piknik Unlimited Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Piknik Unlimited Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Piknik Unlimited Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Piknik Unlimited Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Piknik Unlimited Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Piknik Unlimited Plan | $79.99 | per year |
| Piknik Unlimited Plan | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💙 Love it
- 🤍 Fun and enjoyable
- 👍 Great learning game
- 🎨 Lovely graphics
- 🧠 Helps with math skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔄 Reactive missions
- 💸 High in-game prices
- 🔒 Lost access to previous version
- 🚫 Subscription issues

**Reported bugs**

- Progress and purchases not carrying over to new version
- Inability to log in to paid account on new device
- Accidental purchases cannot be refunded

**Requested features**

- Update the game to be more like the original MathTango
- Change the name to MathTango and the icon to Isacc
- Add more features and updates to continue playing puzzles
- Remove the daily puzzle limit


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mathtopia free?

Mathtopia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MathTango free?

MathTango is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mathtopia or MathTango?

MathTango is rated higher. Mathtopia averages 3.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while MathTango averages 4.6 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do Mathtopia or MathTango have ads?

Neither Mathtopia nor MathTango shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mathtopia or MathTango?

Mathtopia ships an update every 4 weeks, and MathTango every 2 months. Most recently, Mathtopia was updated on October 7, 2026 and MathTango on October 14, 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.*