Comparison

Things to Learn vs Operation Math Game

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

Head to head
About

Things to Learn

Create custom tests for spelling, Q&A, multiple-choice, and flashcards. Supports multiple languages, voice recording, and multimedia content. Ideal for students to practice and share progress.

Highlights
  • Create Q&A, multiple-choice, spelling, and flashcard tests
  • Supports over 27 languages with text-to-speech
  • Record your voice for tests
  • Include pictures, videos, and sounds in questions/answers
  • Handwriting or keyboard input
  • Share test results via email and other media
  • Multi-user support
Features
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Use your iPad for something more than games. Need to study for your English spelling test? No problem! Create a spelling test by typing the words you will be tested on. With Things to Learn (T2L) you may even record your voice and hear it when you take the test. Need to study for your Spanish spelling quiz? Create a spelling test and use the Text to Speech option to hear the spelling words read in Spanish. With over 27 languages to choose from, you can also study for your English, German or Chinese class. Need to study word definitions? How about creating a multiple choice test! How about biology? You can create a Q&A test and include pictures and a cool experiment video. T2L also has a flashcard option which will help you memorize things better. T2L enables students to practice spelling lists using handwriting or a keyboard. With this app, they are able to check their answers on their own, practice incorrect ones and send an email to parents who can see their progress and accomplishments. T2L is a great tool for elementary to high school students and it is not limited to spelling lists, tests can be created to be answered as Q&A, multiple-choice or be studied as Flashcards. Photos, videos and recordings can also be added to each question and/or answer in a test. As a bonus, students can choose from over 27 languages to hear questions read in the selected language. T2L enables children with little or no keyboard skills to study also using an iPad. Choose the way to take the test that best suits your needs by writing the answers using a stylus, your hand or a keyboard. Answer questions in random or sequential order. Grade your test automatically or manually. Retake the whole test or just missed questions. And best of all, send test results to your parents or teachers via e-mail and other supported media.  ---------------------- Characteristics: ---------------------- ** Create Questionnaire (Q&A), Multiple-choice, Spelling, Flashcard test all in the same app. ** Do not limit your study to only flashcards, modify the test any time, change the test format between Q&A, multiple-choice, spelling and flashcard with out having to create a new test. ** Have tests read in over 27 languages (no additional purchases required for different languages) Great for learning new languages. ** No logins or wi-fi required ** Include videos, pictures and sounds in questions and/or answers. ** Print, upload and share test results. ** Share tests with email, airdrop, dropbox or other supported media. ** Create the tests that meet your needs. Great for older students and simple enough for elementary students. ** Voice Over compatible ** Landscape and Portrait mode ** Choose default text to speech language ** No Social Media, all personal information is kept within the app. ** Multi-user application ============================================= For more information: Full demo available in our website ============================================= *** try the free version of this app (Things to Learn) with full functionality, but studying for tests is restricted to 4 questions.   *** Things to Learn - School Edition, has all the same functionality with no restrictions and no In-Apps.

About

Operation Math Game

Embark on a global learning adventure with this award-winning game that turns math drills into exciting missions. Players can defeat villains, earn spy gear, and master addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division through over 100 timed challenges.

Highlights
  • 105 timed missions
  • Selectable math operations
  • Customizable player profiles
  • Unlockable spy gear rewards
  • Supports iPad, iPhone, and Mac
  • Fun spy-themed learning
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Defeat Dr. Odd and earn the latest spy gear in the award-winning game that transforms math drills into a global learning adventure. From the streets of Paris to the pyramids of Egypt, Operation Math includes more than 100 timed missions that help players learn addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Play it for fun or use in the classroom as an awesome supplement to homework and traditional flash card drills. "This app is definitely fun. … Thanks to its game features, adults may find Operation Math a great way to brush up on their own skills." — The New York Times Features: • An all-new version of our Original math adventure. • 105 exciting missions with selectable math operations and skill levels. • 30 different watches and uniforms that players can win by solving math problems. • Ready for iPad, iPhone and Mac (keyboards too) • Training runs that help novice agents prepare for future missions. • The ability to create five custom player profiles on the same device. • Fun spy-themed action that provides a fun alternative to homework and flashcards. • Great basic math quiz or test prep for any grade level. • Comic art by Mason Hutton. • No ads or in-app purchases. Awards & Recognition • Parents' Choice Award Winner • Best App for Teaching and Learning — American Association of School Librarians • Featured in Apple's Apps for Every Grade Crafted by Little 10 Robot. We believe that smiling is the first step in learning. That’s why we make educational apps loaded with serious fun.

Screenshots

Things to Learn4 screens
Operation Math Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Things to Learn at 5.0 against Operation Math Game's 4.5. Things to Learn also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and update cadence (every 8 months vs every 25 months). Operation Math Game's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

Things to Learn costs $2.99 and Operation Math Game $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Things to Learn holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Things to Learn's written reviews are positive against 75% of Operation Math Game's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Things to Learn ships an update every 8 months, Operation Math Game every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Things to Learn versus Operation Math Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThings to LearnOperation Math Game
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings58 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 25 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB276 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBQWareLittle 10 Robot

Customer experience

Things to Learn

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Operation Math Game

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Things to Learn

No in-app purchases

None

Operation Math Game

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Things to Learn free?
Things to Learn costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Operation Math Game free?
Operation Math Game costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Things to Learn or Operation Math Game?
Things to Learn is rated higher. Things to Learn averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Operation Math Game averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Things to Learn or Operation Math Game have ads?
Neither Things to Learn nor Operation Math Game shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Things to Learn or Operation Math Game?
Things to Learn ships an update every 8 months, and Operation Math Game every 25 months. Most recently, Things to Learn was updated on October 11, 2026 and Operation Math Game on October 3, 2026.

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