Comparison

Skip Counting vs Musical Multiplication

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

Head to head
About

Skip Counting

This educational game helps children master skip counting by multiples from 1s to 10s. It offers customizable settings for number sequences, hints, and challenges, making it suitable for both home and classroom learning.

Highlights
  • Skip counting practice (1s-10s)
  • Customizable number sequences
  • Adjustable tile amounts
  • Selectable start values
  • Hint options
  • Common/uncommon multiple challenges
Features
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Skip Counting is a game that helps children learn and practice skip counting. Skip Counting is a mental math strategy used to help with addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. It is a strategy that is built into the new common core starting as early as kindergarten. This game helps provide skip counting practice for 1s, 2s, 3s, all the way up to the 10s. There is built in flexibility within the game to meet your child/student’s needs. You can select the number to count by, the amount of tiles in the number sequence, the minimum and maximum start value as well the number of hints. For an extra added challenge, you can also choose whether you would like to count by common multiples or uncommon multiples. This game can also be used in the classroom for either whole group instruction or small group learning. It is a great way to practice the concepts taught in school. Download your copy today and let the fun begin!

About

Musical Multiplication

Master multiplication with catchy, original songs designed for elementary-aged children. This app uses the power of music to make memorization fun and effective, with interactive learning and progress tracking to keep kids motivated.

Highlights
  • 42 original multiplication songs
  • Music-based learning for faster memorization
  • Interactive learning with progress tracking
  • Mastery tracking for individual progress
  • Multiple student profiles
  • Offline accessibility
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Introducing the Musical Multiplication app from The Good and the Beautiful! Music makes learning stick—and now your kids can master multiplication through fun, catchy songs! With 42 entirely original songs, this app turns essential math skills into unforgettable tunes, making memorization easy and enjoyable. Research shows that music activates several brain centers at once, helping children memorize faster and retain information longer. Sing along, learn faster, and remember longer! With mastery tracking, your child can see their progress and celebrate every milestone, making learning interactive and motivating. This all-in-one app combines the power of music to help your child master multiplication—wherever you go! Main Features: 42 Original Songs: Catchy tunes that turn multiplication into something your child will never forget. Music-Based Learning: Proven to help kids memorize faster and retain information longer. Interactive Learning: Your child doesn’t just listen—they actively engage with the songs and track their progress. Mastery Tracking: Celebrate progress and identify learning gaps as your child advances. Multiple Student Profiles: Create up to 6 unique student profiles, so each child can have their own personalized progress tracking. Accessible Anywhere: Learn at home or on the go, with offline capabilities. Perfect for Ages 6-12: Designed to help elementary-aged kids master multiplication. Download Musical Multiplication today and watch your child’s math skills soar! Standard Apple End User License Agreement (EULA) applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Skip Counting4 screens
Musical Multiplication4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Musical Multiplication at Free against Skip Counting's $0.99. Musical Multiplication also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months). Skip Counting's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). 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

Musical Multiplication is free to download; Skip Counting costs $0.99 up front. Musical Multiplication sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Skip Counting asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skip Counting ships an update every 16 months, Musical Multiplication every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Skip Counting versus Musical Multiplication: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkip CountingMusical Multiplication
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.3 (141 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—141 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB230 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperI Teach Tiny Humans, LLCThe Good and the Beautiful LLC

Customer experience

Skip Counting

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Musical Multiplication

All ratings141 ratings
Positive78.0%
Neutral9.2%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.9%
Negative16.1%

Bugs and requests

Skip Counting

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Musical Multiplication

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login issues and inability to save student profiles
  • Restrictions on retrying questions

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to create custom playlists of specific multiplication facts
  • More content and features beyond just the songs

In-app purchases

None

Skip Counting

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Musical Multiplication

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Annual subscription$26.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited one-time purchase$35.99

Questions

Is Skip Counting free?
Skip Counting costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Musical Multiplication free?
Musical Multiplication is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Skip Counting or Musical Multiplication have ads?
Neither Skip Counting nor Musical Multiplication shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Skip Counting or Musical Multiplication?
Skip Counting ships an update every 16 months, and Musical Multiplication every 2 months. Most recently, Skip Counting was updated on September 21, 2026 and Musical Multiplication on September 16, 2026.

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