Comparison

Math Animations (Grades 1 vs Monster Math 2

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

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About

Math Animations (Grades 1

Visually demonstrates fundamental mathematical concepts through short, engaging animations. Ideal for educators and students seeking a clearer understanding of core principles from primary to lower secondary levels.

Highlights
  • Visual explanations of math concepts
  • Covers arithmetic operations
  • Demonstrates geometry principles
  • Explains fractions and decimals
  • Illustrates algebraic equations
Features
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Great way to "see" how math works! --by Greg Garner Awesomely Effective!!! An absolutely amazing and brilliant way to visually demonstrate basic math principles! Thank you! -- by iPad Dad3 Math Animations : mathematics animations. The animations provide short, sharp, visual explanations of mathematical concepts. Who is it for? It is for everyone interested in mathematics. It is principally designed for upper primary and lower secondary teachers to use in the classroom, but students interested in deepening their understanding of core concepts will also find the site useful. Animations: 1. Addition 2. Addition Table 3. Subtraction 4. Subtraction Table 5. Multiplication 6. Multiplication Table 7. Division 8. Division Table 9. 123 = ? 10. 12 + 45 11. 123 + 456 12. 45 - 12 13. 456 - 123 14. 12 × 3 15. 12 × 45 16. 123 × 56 17. 456 ÷ 3 18. 456 ÷ 12 19. a + b = b + a 20. a × b = b × a 21. (a+b) × c = a×c + b×c 22. Perimeter of a Square 23. Perimeter of a Rectangle 24. What is Area? 25. Area of a Square 26. Area of a Rectangle 27. Area of a Parallelogram 28. Area of a Triangle 29. Area of a Trapezoid 30. Angle sum of a Triangle 31. Definition of a circle 32. Radius × 2 = Diameter 33. What is π ? 34. Perimeter of a circle 35. Area of a circle 36. What is Fraction? 37. Adding Fractions 38. Subtracting Fractions 39. Multiplying Fractions 40. Dividing Fractions 41. Fraction × n 42. Fraction ÷ n 43. 1.23 + 0.56 44. 1.23 - 0.56 45. 1.2 × 0.5 46. 1.2 × 4.5 47. 1.23 × 0.56 48. 4.56 ÷ 2 49. 4.56 ÷ 1.2 50. X + 3 = 12 51. 2X = 8 52. 2X + 3 = 11

About

Monster Math 2

This app makes learning math skills fun for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. It covers a wide range of topics from basic geometry to fractions and decimals through an engaging adventure game. Detailed reports help parents track their child's progress and identify areas for improvement.

Highlights
  • Practice 67+ math skills
  • Geometry, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Fractions and decimals
  • Engaging adventure storyline
  • Adaptive gameplay
  • Detailed progress reports
  • Aligned with Common Core standards
Features
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Monster Math helps your child practice and learn over 67 math skills within basic geometry, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, factors, multiples, prime numbers, fractions and decimals. It is suited for Grades K – 5, with standard skill presets aligned with Common Core standards. These are also customisable to suit your kids’ aptitude and you can move to advanced or basic skills with a simple toggle. Detailed reports allow you to get an in-depth view of how the kids are progressing in math! Monster Math has: 4 Different Worlds 23 game characters Superior gameplay features and more interactivity for the kids Custom-made artwork and soundtrack While kids explore new worlds with new characters, they don’t even realize they are getting better and faster at math! Monster Math is a hugely better approach to practicing mental math and doing math drills. It is designed to quiz multiple skills at once; unlike flash cards or simple quiz based apps, which only ask one question at a time. Kids love Monster Math! Monster Math Features: Tons of Adventure • Become Maxx and rescue your best friend Juno from the clutches of evil monsters! Your child can follow an engaging storyline as Maxx runs through multiple worlds and levels. Learn and Practice Math • Monster Math is better than homework, and it’s the perfect math trainer for your child. Monster Math has adaptive gameplay that adjusts to your child's current progress. In-Depth Reporting • Learn how your child is doing with the Common Core Standards for math. See where they need help. You can even get a skill-specific analysis, as well as weekly email updates. Unlock More with Monster Math! • Monster Math is your child’s personal math trainer. It takes your child through 20 levels in 4 different worlds, encountering strange and funny monsters. And they defeat these monsters using basic math and problem solving skills that they use in class every day! With Monster Math your child will learn: Basic Geometry • Identify shapes on various attributes • Symmetry Addition & Subtraction • Addition up to 20 • Subtraction up to 20 • Two-digit addition without carry over • Two-digit subtraction without borrowing Multiplication & Division • Times Tables of 1 to 12 • Divide by numbers 1 to 12 • Multiply single-digit numbers by multiples of 10 Primes, Factors and Multiples Fractions • Visual representations (1/b, a/b) • Equivalence • Whole numbers as Fractions • Comparing fractions • Basic fraction addition Decimals • Decimal equivalents to given fractions and vice-versa Common Core Standards: K.G.2, K.G.3, K.G.4, K.OA.5, 1.G.1, 1.G.3, 1.NBT.4, 1.OA.3, 2.G.1, 2.G.3, 2.NBT.5, 2.OA.2, 3.G.1, 3.OA.7, 3.NBT.2, 3.NBT.3, 3.NF.1, 3.NF.3, 4.G.3, 4.OA.1, 4.NF.2, 4.NF.3, 4.NF.6. Let your kids practice all of their basic math skills and problem solving while they have fun. Download Monster Math now! Subscription info: - Monster Math can be purchased standalone, or as part of a makkajai subscription. - Makkajai subscriptions are auto-renewable and annual. Genius - $59.99/yr - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged $59.99 for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period - 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 - Cancellation will not go into effect until the end of the monthly billing cycle For support, questions or comments, write to us at: support@makkajai.com Privacy policy: http://www.makkajai.com/privacy-policy Terms of use: http://www.makkajai.com/terms

Screenshots

Math Animations (Grades 14 screens
Monster Math 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Monster Math 2 at 4.5 against Math Animations (Grades 1's 3.9. Monster Math 2 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (6.6K vs 20). Math Animations (Grades 1's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, review sentiment, 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

Both are free to download. Monster Math 2 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $59.99 per year. Math Animations (Grades 1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Monster Math 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Math 2 has 6.6K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Math Animations (Grades 1's written reviews are positive against 63% of Monster Math 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Animations (Grades 1 ships an update every 3 months, Monster Math 2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Math Animations (Grades 1 versus Monster Math 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath Animations (Grades 1Monster Math 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (20 ratings)4.5 (6.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.4% of reviews — better63.3% of reviews
Number of ratings206.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB181 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer希成 董Makkajai Edu Tech Private Limited

Customer experience

Math Animations (Grades 1

All ratings20 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews292 reviews
Positive66.4%
Neutral11.3%
Negative22.3%

Monster Math 2

All ratings6,535 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews150 reviews
Positive63.3%
Neutral6.0%
Negative30.7%

User reviews

Math Animations (Grades 1

From 20 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📚 Clear visual animations for math concepts
  • 👍 Easy to understand explanations
  • 🎨 Well-designed graphics and presentation
  • 👨‍👧‍👦 Suitable for elementary school students
  • 🧠 Helps understand mathematical formulas

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Doesn't require students to solve problems themselves
  • 💰 Paywall for advanced content
  • 🤔 Confusing user interface and controls
  • 📖 Lacks detailed explanations and narration
  • 🎮 Swiping mechanics feel gimmicky

Monster Math 2

From 6.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and educational
  • 🚀 Engaging gameplay
  • 💡 Customizable math practice
  • 👍 Helps improve math skills
  • 👍 Great for kids

Room to improve

  • 💰 Requires paid subscription
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 💰 In-app purchases required to progress
  • 🤑 Expensive subscription model

Bugs and requests

Math Animations (Grades 1

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes or won't open on some devices
  • Images won't load for printing
  • Incompatible with iOS 7
  • Reverses subtraction order instead of showing negative results
  • Missing content despite paid purchase
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  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add voice narration/audio explanations
  • Include practice problems for students to solve
  • Expand content for higher grades (7-12, calculus)
  • Add 3D geometry and solid shapes
  • Include more interactive exercises
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  • Grade-level selection at startup
  • Ability to choose specific topics
  • More detailed written explanations
  • Support for negative numbers in subtraction
  • Unlock more free content

Monster Math 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues
  • Incompatibility with older devices
  • Incorrect answers sometimes marked as correct

Requested features

4 requests
  • Free access to all levels
  • More free content and features
  • Ability to play with friends
  • Better progression system

In-app purchases

None

Math Animations (Grades 1

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Monster Math 2

Subscriptions4
  • Expert Annual Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Genius Annual Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Genius All-apps Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • Makkajai Genius Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock Full Version$9.99

Questions

Is Math Animations (Grades 1 free?
Math Animations (Grades 1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Monster Math 2 free?
Monster Math 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Math Animations (Grades 1 or Monster Math 2?
Monster Math 2 is rated higher. Math Animations (Grades 1 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Monster Math 2 averages 4.5 from 6.6K ratings.
Do Math Animations (Grades 1 or Monster Math 2 have ads?
Neither Math Animations (Grades 1 nor Monster Math 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Animations (Grades 1 or Monster Math 2?
Math Animations (Grades 1 ships an update every 3 months, and Monster Math 2 fortnightly. Most recently, Math Animations (Grades 1 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Monster Math 2 on November 11, 2026.

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