# Mancala. vs MathRush

The clearest difference is update cadence: MathRush at daily against Mancala.'s every 2 months. MathRush also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Mancala.'s advantage is ratings volume (37K vs 2) and chart position (#137 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mancala. sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and MathRush sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MathRush holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mancala. has 37K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mancala. ships an update every 2 months, MathRush daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mancala. | MathRush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mancala/id615261740/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathrush-equation-frenzy/id6760174076/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 79.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#137** | — |
| Size | 85 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Skosyrev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141722489) | [Guillermo Moran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1032633816) |

## What reviewers say

### Mancala.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mancala/id615261740)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Free · Trivia, #162 Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

Experience Mancala, an ancient strategy board game. Move marbles counter-clockwise, aiming to collect the most in your home hole. Enjoy a classic game of skill and foresight.

**Highlights:** Ancient board game gameplay, Counter-clockwise marble movement, Strategic home hole collection, Simple rules, deep strategy, Single-player game

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 55 diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 90 diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Features | $4.99 | one-time |
| 150 diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Avalanche Advanced Features | $4.99 | one-time |
| 145 diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 180 diamonds | $6.99 | one-time |
| 350 diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 750 diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Well-built app
- 👍 Enjoyable to play
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great to learn
- 👍 Fast gameplay for practice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 AI too easy to beat
- 💰 Paid version required for more features
- 💰 Hints/diamonds cost money
- 🤔 Confusing rules and gameplay
- 🤔 Predictable AI patterns

**Reported bugs**

- Hint button not working properly
- Peg solitaire mode has unsolvable levels

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Difficulty settings for AI
- Earn in-game currency through gameplay
- More single-player modes and puzzles
- Clearer in-app instructions and rules


### MathRush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathrush-equation-frenzy/id6760174076)

Engage in a fast-paced arcade math game that challenges your mental agility. Solve equations against the clock, build combos, and compete for high scores. Features multiple game modes for endless replayability and a native iOS experience.

**Highlights:** Solve equations against the clock, Build combo streaks for score bonuses, Multiple game modes (Classic, Time Attack, Daily Challenge, Puzzle), Compete on Game Center leaderboards, Level up through XP and gameplay, Native iOS experience for iPhone and iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mancala. free?

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

### Is MathRush free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mancala. or MathRush?

MathRush is rated higher. Mancala. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while MathRush averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Mancala. or MathRush have ads?

Neither Mancala. nor MathRush shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mancala. or MathRush?

Mancala. ships an update every 2 months, and MathRush daily. Most recently, Mancala. was updated on November 1, 2026 and MathRush on October 14, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*