Comparison

Arithmetic Mate vs Live Math Challenge Game

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

Head to head
About

Arithmetic Mate

This app offers a comprehensive suite of educational tools for children and adults. It covers fundamental math operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, along with advanced concepts like fractions and number sequences. Additionally, it provides typing practice, Chinese character learning, and Sudoku puzzles.

Highlights
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
  • Fractions and mixed operations
  • Number sequences and skip-counting
  • Chinese character stroke order and pinyin
  • Typing practice
  • Sudoku puzzles
  • Shape-based math for young children
Features
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Addition operations. Subtraction operations. Multiplication operations. Division operations. Mixed operations (combination of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and Fraction). Tables for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Addition and subtraction involving shapes for young children. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate mathematical sequence and skip-counting. Words and numbers dictation. Chinese character stroke order and pinyin Typing Practice Sudoku 24 Point Calculation

About

Live Math Challenge Game

Features
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Live Math Challenge Game is a clean, fast math trainer that helps you build confidence through short rounds, relaxed practice, and step by step learning. Improve speed, accuracy, and problem solving across Basic, Algebra, and Calculus. Modes • Timed Mode: quick rounds with a countdown to build speed and focus • Practice Mode: no timer, solve at your own pace • Learn Mode: expanded work display with step by step explanations when available Tracks Included • Basic: mental math, number sense, quick accuracy • Algebra: solve for x, simplify, strengthen reasoning • Calculus: practice derivatives and core foundations Learn From Mistakes • Review Missed Questions: revisit problems you missed and learn the solution Learning Tools • Hint: a short clue to guide you • Show Work: step by step explanations when available • Progress Tracking: score and history so you can see improvement over time Made for iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Clean, easy to read interface designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac (Mac Catalyst)Perfect for students, adults refreshing their skills, daily brain training, and anyone who wants a simple way to get better at math.

Screenshots

Arithmetic Mate4 screens
Live Math Challenge Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Live Math Challenge Game at none against Arithmetic Mate's shown. Arithmetic Mate's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.1). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arithmetic Mate ships an update every 3 days, Live Math Challenge Game every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Arithmetic Mate versus Live Math Challenge Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArithmetic MateLive Math Challenge Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer午尧 杨Laurand Osmeni

In-app purchases

None

Arithmetic Mate

No in-app purchases

None

Live Math Challenge Game

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arithmetic Mate free?
Arithmetic Mate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Live Math Challenge Game free?
Live Math Challenge Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Arithmetic Mate or Live Math Challenge Game have ads?
Arithmetic Mate shows ads; Live Math Challenge Game does not.
Which is updated more often, Arithmetic Mate or Live Math Challenge Game?
Arithmetic Mate ships an update every 3 days, and Live Math Challenge Game every 3 months. Most recently, Arithmetic Mate was updated on October 19, 2026 and Live Math Challenge Game on October 16, 2026.

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