Comparison

Mathematics Quest vs Popo Math

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

Head to head
About

Mathematics Quest

Features
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This app is a fill-in-the-blank question collection specifically designed for preparing for the mathematics section of Japan's university entrance exams' common tests. It covers past questions from the common tests and center exams over 15 years, from 2009 to 2023. Based on the essence extracted from past questions, it provides an experience close to the actual exam environment. Utilizing the Apple Pencil or hand-written input, it allows for intuitive calculations. The app is equipped with a variety of features to support learning, such as visualization of progress, a bookmark function, and detailed explanations with correct/incorrect judgments. Main Features: ・Covers 15 years of past math questions from 2009 to 2023. ・Fill-in-the-blank format that mimics the actual test environment. ・Handwriting calculation support: Comfortable operation using Apple Pencil or fingers. ・Learning progress management: Clearly visible correct answer marks. ・Easy access to favorite questions with bookmark function. ・Enhance understanding with detailed explanations in correct/incorrect judgments. ・Covers the range of Mathematics I. ・Light mode/Dark mode support. This app is the perfect partner for preparing for the common tests. Achieve efficient and effective learning with your handheld device.

About

Popo Math

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The more you play, the more you love math. Popo Math is a math practice app where you train with cute buddies. Its content follows the Japanese elementary math curriculum, grades 1 to 6. Every right answer makes the confetti, lights and music livelier, and the last question is a big party! Mistakes never cost points, and hints and pictures appear, so anyone can make it to the end. ■ It gets livelier with every answer Right answers add Sparkle, and the effects and music power up step by step. Rounds are short, so "One more!" comes naturally. ■ 58 units In curriculum order: making 10, carrying, times tables, division, decimals, fractions, mixed numbers, telling time, units of length and volume, rounding, factors and multiples, ratios, solving for x and more. You can also pick a unit to practice. ■ Real column math Like on grid paper, write one box at a time, starting with the ones place. You write the carries and borrows yourself, and long division goes divide → multiply → subtract → bring down. Once you get good, carries fly up on their own. ■ Find out WHY it was wrong The app recognizes the kind of mistake (a forgotten carry, a times-table mix-up, a remainder that's too big, the decimal point in the wrong place…) and explains it with a short tip and a picture (ten frames, dot arrays, blocks, fraction bars). ■ Step by step until it clicks New units are solved one step at a time, the way the textbook does it. Once you know them, answer in one go. ■ Times Tables map and Time Attack The 81 squares light up one by one as you learn them. Race each table and beat your best time. ■ A review just before you forget The app tracks every single problem, and an algorithm based on memory research (FSRS) schedules reviews automatically. Missed problems go to the Mistake Notebook. ■ Little things that make you come back Daily missions, daily stickers, a streak calendar, trophies and a collection. ■ 4 buddies cheer you on Pick your favorite: Popo, Hamu, Pyoko or Penta. ■ Three languages Japanese, Simplified Chinese and English — switch in Settings. ■ For parents ・No ads. All features are currently free to use ・No account needed; no names or email addresses are entered ・Progress is stored only on the device and in your own iCloud, never sent to the developer (it carries over to a new iPhone through iCloud) ・No analytics or tracking tools ・The evening reminder (6 pm) only arrives if you allow it Requires an iPhone with iOS 17 or later.

Screenshots

Mathematics Quest4 screens
Popo Math4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Popo Math at none against Mathematics Quest's shown. On price, update cadence, 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

Mathematics Quest ships an update weekly, Popo Math every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Mathematics Quest versus Popo Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathematics QuestPopo Math
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYUSUKE MURATABLUEWHALE NETWORK LLC.

In-app purchases

None

Mathematics Quest

No in-app purchases

None

Popo Math

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mathematics Quest free?
Mathematics Quest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Popo Math free?
Popo Math is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mathematics Quest or Popo Math have ads?
Mathematics Quest shows ads; Popo Math does not.
Which is updated more often, Mathematics Quest or Popo Math?
Mathematics Quest ships an update weekly, and Popo Math every 4 days. Most recently, Mathematics Quest was updated on October 27, 2026 and Popo Math on October 29, 2026.

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