Comparison

drillio vs Mental Math

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

Head to head
About

drillio

Enhance your calculation abilities with engaging mental math exercises. This app offers customizable practice cards for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, along with progress tracking to keep you motivated.

Highlights
  • Mental math cards for calculation techniques
  • Customizable practice modes
  • Progress tracking via stats tab
  • Engaging brain-boosting exercises
  • Covers addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
Features
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drillio helps you build real mental math skills with soroban-style flash anzan and arithmetic drills. 41 flash anzan levels (from beginner to 20th dan) and 278 arithmetic lessons. All core learning is free. FLASH ANZAN - 41 levels: beginner, 20th kyu to 1st kyu, then 1st to 20th dan - Master a level by answering correctly 10 times, and earn a certificate - Frame-accurate display timing, so even the fastest flashes are shown precisely - Custom mode: choose your own digits, number of terms and display time - Your fastest answer is saved automatically ARITHMETIC DRILLS - 278 lessons in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, from basic to advanced - 2-digit x 2-digit, 3-digit problems, fill-in-the-blank problems and more - Earn more points the faster you answer, and see your progress for each lesson CHALLENGES - Time Attack: solve as many problems as you can before time runs out - Oni Calc: answer the problem from N steps back, training memory and calculation together KEEP GOING - Daily streaks, study time and points - Reminders before your streak ends drillio PRO (optional) - No ads - Dark mode - Streak recovery - Priority support Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled. Terms of Use: https://gist.github.com/aviciida/c635fb7d61c24c8df4f39506902f3ca6 Privacy Policy: https://gist.github.com/aviciida/f9dd03234fa3de0b23aa536073abcca4

About

Mental Math

Sharpen your mental math skills with this engaging app focused on addition. Customize card numbers and timing intervals for a personalized learning experience. Track your progress with visually stimulating graphics, suitable for all ages.

Highlights
  • Customizable card numbers
  • Adjustable timing intervals
  • Focus on addition
  • Progress tracking
  • Engaging visuals
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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■ What is flash anzan? Flash anzan is a "soroban-style" (Japanese abacus) way to do mental math: numbers flash on the screen one after another, and you add them up in your head. No abacus experience needed — start at the beginner level and work your way up. ■ Who it's for • Kids and students who want faster arithmetic • Soroban / abacus learners practicing for tests • Adults who want a quick daily brain workout • Anyone looking for a habit they can actually keep ■ Certification-based ranks Question count, number of digits, and flash speed are designed around flash anzan certification standards. Begin at the entry grades, pass a promotion exam, and your rank goes up — from your first dan all the way to 20th dan. Your skill is shown clearly as a real rank. ■ See your progress • High score and daily scores tracked in charts • Switch between weekly, monthly, and all-time trends • A practice calendar makes your run visible ■ Stay motivated • Online ranking: compete with players worldwide, by week or all-time • Daily missions: see today's goals at a glance • Reminders: a gentle nudge at your practice time ■ Make it yours • "Practice" mode: pick your own level (digits, count, speed) with no pressure • "Challenge" mode: race the clock and test your limit • Toggle read-aloud and sound effects A few minutes of flash anzan a day turns calculation practice into a habit. Why not start with one round today? ■ Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Privacy Policy: https://takayukimeilyn.github.io/menuplanner/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

drillio4 screens
Mental Math4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: drillio at 90% against Mental Math's 22%. drillio also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. drillio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Mental Math sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

drillio holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of drillio's written reviews are positive against 22% of Mental Math's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

drillio ships an update every 2 weeks, Mental Math every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
drillio versus Mental Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdrillioMental Math
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better4.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews — better22.2% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyo IidaTAKAYUKI HASHIMOTO

Customer experience

drillio

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

Mental Math

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

drillio

Subscriptions3
  • drillio PRO Monthly$1.991 Month
  • drillio PRO campaign1 Year trial$14.991 Year
  • drillio PRO Annual$14.991 Year
3 purchases

Mental Math

Subscriptions2
  • 月間プラン7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 年間プラン7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$39.99

Questions

Is drillio free?
drillio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mental Math free?
Mental Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, drillio or Mental Math?
drillio is rated higher. drillio averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Mental Math averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do drillio or Mental Math have ads?
Both drillio and Mental Math show ads.
Which is updated more often, drillio or Mental Math?
drillio ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mental Math every 8 days. Most recently, drillio was updated on October 25, 2026 and Mental Math on October 25, 2026.

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