Comparison

Math Magic vs Matchy Math

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

Head to head
About

Math Magic

Features
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Join the Wizard on a mystical journey earning stars by solving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division equations! Math Magic is great for all ages thanks to its difficulty variability in both Casual and Timed modes. Try out one of the three difficulty presets or have full control by modifying the available operators as well as adjusting the range of numbers in which the game will test. Put on your wizard hat and work your way up to being a Math Whiz! Math Magic offers in-app purchases that unlock additional features and content essential for the full functionality of the game. Please note that while the app can be downloaded for free, certain features are restricted until the one-time in-app purchase is made. Parents and guardians are advised to supervise children's use of in-app purchases to ensure responsible spending. To prevent unauthorized purchases, you can adjust your device settings to require a password or authorization for all transactions. For assistance with managing or disabling in-app purchases, please refer to the settings of your device and Apple ID.

About

Matchy Math

Features
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Matchy Math is an engaging puzzle game that makes learning multiplication fun and interactive! GAMEPLAY: Find three numbers that form a valid mathematical set: two factors and their product. For example, tap 6, 9, and 54 because 6 × 9 = 54. Complete all three sets within the time limit to advance to the next level. KEY FEATURES: • Progressive Difficulty - Start with single-digit factors (2-9) and advance to two-digit factors (10-99) • Timed Challenges - 10 seconds per set keeps the action fast-paced and exciting • 10 Challenging Levels - Progressively harder gameplay as you master each level • Beautiful Design - Colorful, intuitive interface optimized for iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Engaging Audio - Satisfying sound effects and background music for immersive gameplay • Brain Training - Strengthen your multiplication skills while having fun • Hint System - Get help when you need it with visual hints for the next set • Two-Strike Game Over - Make 2 wrong matches and it's game over—stay focused! HOW TO PLAY: 1. Look at the 12 numbers displayed on the screen 2. Identify three numbers that form a valid factor set 3. Tap the three numbers to select them 4. If correct, you'll hear a satisfying chime and earn points 5. Find all 3 sets to complete the level 6. Progress through 10 levels of increasing difficulty PERFECT FOR: • Students learning multiplication facts • Anyone wanting to sharpen their mental math skills • Puzzle game enthusiasts • Family game nights • Quick brain training sessions FEATURES: - Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac - No ads or in-app purchases - All progress saved locally on your device - No internet connection required - Privacy-focused - no data collection Challenge yourself today and see how far you can go!

Screenshots

Math Magic3 screens
Matchy Math2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Matchy Math at none against Math Magic's 1. Matchy Math also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, 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. Math Magic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Matchy Math asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Magic ships an update every 5 weeks, Matchy Math every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Math Magic versus Matchy Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath MagicMatchy Math
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuna Lime Software, LLCGreg Alton

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Math Magic

One-time1
  • Math Magic Premium$0.99
None

Matchy Math

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Magic free?
Math Magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Matchy Math free?
Matchy Math is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Math Magic or Matchy Math have ads?
Neither Math Magic nor Matchy Math shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Magic or Matchy Math?
Math Magic ships an update every 5 weeks, and Matchy Math every 2 weeks. Most recently, Math Magic was updated on September 15, 2026 and Matchy Math on September 22, 2026.

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