# Lilla Math vs MathTango

The clearest difference is monetization model: Lilla Math at free with in-app purchases against MathTango's subscription. Lilla Math also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). MathTango's advantage is ratings volume (4.2K vs 8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lilla Math sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and MathTango sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Lilla Math against 4.6 for MathTango. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MathTango has 4.2K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lilla Math ships an update fortnightly, MathTango every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lilla Math | MathTango |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lilla-math/id6450518355/reviews)** | [4.6 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathtango-math-games-for-kids/id6475483877/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 15 MB | 884 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [D2 Studio AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540488534) | [Piknik](https://appshunter.io/developer/640702079) |

## What reviewers say

### Lilla Math

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lilla-math/id6450518355)

This app offers engaging math quizzes for children aged 5-10, turning practice into a rewarding adventure with sticker rewards. Parents can generate quizzes manually or automatically, with results checked instantly.

**Highlights:** Engaging math quizzes for ages 5-10, Sticker rewards for completed challenges, Manual and automatic quiz generation, Age-appropriate math practice, Automatic results checking, Progress tracking for parents

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Little Things | $2.99 | one-time |
| Garden | $2.99 | one-time |
| Auto Quiz Generator | $2.99 | one-time |
| Landmarks | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cuties | $2.99 | one-time |


### MathTango

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathtango-math-games-for-kids/id6475483877)

This app offers hundreds of engaging math games for children aged 5-10+, covering addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Kids progress through playful challenges, collect rewards, and build confidence in math skills. It features a customized curriculum and adaptive learning.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of math games for addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, Customized, age-appropriate lesson plan wizard, Adaptive learning based on Common Core curriculum, Playful worlds and missions for engagement, Multiple user profiles for family use, Offline play without WiFi

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MathTango Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Piknik Unlimited Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Piknik Unlimited Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Piknik Unlimited Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Piknik Unlimited Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Piknik Unlimited Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Piknik Unlimited Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Piknik Unlimited Plan | $79.99 | per year |
| Piknik Unlimited Plan | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💙 Love it
- 🤍 Fun and enjoyable
- 👍 Great learning game
- 🎨 Lovely graphics
- 🧠 Helps with math skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔄 Reactive missions
- 💸 High in-game prices
- 🔒 Lost access to previous version
- 🚫 Subscription issues

**Reported bugs**

- Progress and purchases not carrying over to new version
- Inability to log in to paid account on new device
- Accidental purchases cannot be refunded

**Requested features**

- Update the game to be more like the original MathTango
- Change the name to MathTango and the icon to Isacc
- Add more features and updates to continue playing puzzles
- Remove the daily puzzle limit


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lilla Math free?

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

### Is MathTango free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lilla Math or MathTango?

Lilla Math is rated higher. Lilla Math averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while MathTango averages 4.6 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do Lilla Math or MathTango have ads?

Neither Lilla Math nor MathTango shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lilla Math or MathTango?

Lilla Math ships an update fortnightly, and MathTango every 2 months. Most recently, Lilla Math was updated on October 2, 2026 and MathTango on October 22, 2026.

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