Comparison

The Pixel Runner vs Math Stan

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

Head to head
About

The Pixel Runner

Features
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Pixel Runner is a fast-paced 1v1 running game focused on rhythm and reflexes. The goal is simple: tap with the right timing, keep your speed, and hit the finish line with your best possible time. Compete against real players in online mode, improve your rank, and climb the leaderboard. Fast matchmaking keeps every session focused and high-tempo. Use Training mode to practice without pressure, sharpen your timing, and keep lowering your personal best. With retro pixel visuals, smooth gameplay, and short race sessions, Pixel Runner is built for quick, replayable competition. Key features: - Fast and competitive 1v1 races - Smooth and fast online matchmaking - Separate Online and Training leaderboards - Time-based scoring and progress tracking - Easy-to-learn, hard-to-master rhythm controls

About

Math Stan

Test your math speed in a timed competition against players worldwide. Answer as many questions as possible in 15 seconds, but beware of point deductions for incorrect answers. Climb the international leaderboard to prove you're the top genius.

Highlights
  • Timed math challenges
  • Global leaderboard
  • Point deduction for errors
  • Fast-paced gameplay
  • Competitive math testing
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What if the world's top genius was living among us, but no one even knew? Could it be one of your friends? Could it be you? Let's find out once and for all in a worldwide competition of Math Stan! When the timer starts, you get 30 seconds to answer as many questions as possible. Key in the correct answer, and you gain a valuable point and extra time. But be careful, my friend. If the incorrect answer is tapped, you will receive the dreaded ONE POINT DEDUCTION! Can you handle this pressure? Some say the timer is too fast. Others say the competition is too intense. Most say the frantic music isn't really conducive to mathematical concentration. MATH STAN! GAME MODE • The longer you go, the harder it gets — easy sums warm you up, then bigger sums and subtraction, then multiplication and division, and finally a bank of "extreme" brain-benders (squares, cubes, decimals, and monster-sized sums). • Every game you finish permanently earns you a sliver of extra starting time. Grind daily to build your advantage. • Claim your spot on the Worldwide Leaderboard, ranked by Highest Scores and Longest Streaks! PRACTICE MODE • No clock. No penalties. Just you and the numbers. • Star the problems you've learned, shuffle the deck, and filter by level. AND MORE • Game stats to track your progress over time. • Lots of customizable settings: Light Mode / Dark Mode, Fonts, Sensei Mood, Haptic Feedback, and more. • Optional: Sign in to save progress and sync across devices. Made with love. Math Stan has zero ads and will always be 100% free. Enjoy!

Screenshots

The Pixel Runner4 screens
Math Stan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: The Pixel Runner at none against Math Stan's shown. Math Stan's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 36 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Pixel Runner ships an update every 36 months, Math Stan every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
The Pixel Runner versus Math Stan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Pixel RunnerMath Stan
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 36 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerkan BinicideLily Apps, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

The Pixel Runner

No in-app purchases

None

Math Stan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Pixel Runner free?
The Pixel Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Math Stan free?
Math Stan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Pixel Runner or Math Stan have ads?
Math Stan shows ads; The Pixel Runner does not.
Which is updated more often, The Pixel Runner or Math Stan?
The Pixel Runner ships an update every 36 months, and Math Stan every 5 days. Most recently, The Pixel Runner was updated on October 11, 2026 and Math Stan on October 8, 2026.

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