Comparison

Math Skills vs Big Math Flash Cards

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

Head to head
About

Math Skills

Features
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Help your elementary student memorize basic math skills with flashcards and timed quizzes. You can customize drills by specifying the maximum number and if one number should always be the same. For timed quizzes, you choose the number of questions and the time limit. Print 40 question worksheets to AirPrint-compatible printers. Addition is free. Subtraction, multiplication and division can be unlocked within the app for one low price.

About

Big Math Flash Cards

This app provides a digital flash card experience for practicing basic arithmetic operations. Users can flip cards, select answers, and track their progress with score percentages and elapsed time. Additional features for reviewing mistakes, custom sets, and different input modes are available through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
  • Configurable number of questions and answers
  • Score percentage and elapsed time tracking
  • Selectable color themes and sound options
  • Review incorrect answers (in-app purchase)
  • Custom card sets (in-app purchase)
Features
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Highly rated by teachers, parents and kids of all ages! Flip the card just like a real flash card! Simple, clean and easy to use interface. The front side of the card shows the question and the back side of the card shows the possible answers. Just tap to flip the card. Once you answer the question correctly, flick the card off the screen by swiping up. Features * Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division * Score percentage and elapsed time displayed * Configurable number of questions * Configurable number of answers for multiple choice * Supports landscape or portrait card display modes * Selectable flash card color themes * Turn all sounds on or off Other great features available via "In App Purchase" * Review Incorrect - review the questions that were answered incorrectly * Score Cards - view and review past scores and questions * Specific Numbers - customize the first and second number ranges * Mixed Operations - ability to have cards with mixed operators * Flash Card Mode - displays the answer instead of multiple choice (swipe up to mark the card correct, swipe down to mark the card incorrect) * Manual Entry Mode - type your answer instead of selecting from a choice of possible answers * Custom Cards - make your own custom card set questions * Time Per Card - allows you to set a time limit for each card

Screenshots

Math Skills2 screens
Big Math Flash Cards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Big Math Flash Cards at every 2 months against Math Skills's every 51 months. Math Skills's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Math Skills sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Big Math Flash Cards sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Skills ships an update every 51 months, Big Math Flash Cards every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Math Skills versus Big Math Flash Cards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath SkillsBig Math Flash Cards
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (41K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—77.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—41K — better
Update frequencyEvery 51 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLight Year Software, LLCMasato Takagi

Bugs and requests

Math Skills

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Big Math Flash Cards

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect answers marked as wrong
  • Glitches when swiping answers

Requested features

5 requests
  • More difficulty levels
  • Ability to choose specific math operations
  • Addition of word problems
  • Inclusion of fractions and exponents
  • Gamification and rewards system

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Math Skills

One-time1
  • Subtraction, Multiplication and Division$1.99
7 purchases

Big Math Flash Cards

One-time7
  • Review Incorrect$0.99
  • Score Cards$0.99
  • Specific Numbers$0.99
Show 4 more
  • Mixed Operations$0.99
  • Levels 4,5,6$0.99
  • Flash Card Mode$0.99
  • All Bundle$4.99

Questions

Is Math Skills free?
Math Skills is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Big Math Flash Cards free?
Big Math Flash Cards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Math Skills or Big Math Flash Cards have ads?
Neither Math Skills nor Big Math Flash Cards shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Skills or Big Math Flash Cards?
Math Skills ships an update every 51 months, and Big Math Flash Cards every 2 months. Most recently, Math Skills was updated on October 26, 2026 and Big Math Flash Cards on October 29, 2026.

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