Comparison

NumAndShape vs Mental Math

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

Head to head
About

NumAndShape

Features
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free content - addition - subtraction - multiplication - division - average - summation - area of triangle - area of circle paid content - prime number - power - per hour - binary number - sin cos tan NumAndShape Unlimited - Available including current paid content and paid content that will be added later - Hide advertisements

About

Mental Math

Sharpen your mental math skills with daily practice. This app uses spaced repetition to help you master concepts like fractions, percentages, and algebra. It offers two modes for flexible learning and provides real-life examples of how math is used every day.

Highlights
  • Spaced repetition system (SRS)
  • Covers multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, algebra
  • Zen and Chrono practice modes
  • Visible progress tracking
  • Real-life math examples
  • Home screen widgets
  • Customizable reminders
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10 minutes a day to keep your mental math sharp. Whether you're in middle school, in high school, or an adult who wants to reconnect with math, Kalc helps you forge solid mental reflexes, without cramming. Spaced repetition system (SRS): concepts you master space out over time, the ones you miss come back the next day. The method known to deliver the most learning per minute practiced. WHO IT'S FOR · UK students (Year 7-10), US students (Grade 6-9) · Other English-speaking systems (Canada, Australia, Ireland, NZ) · Spanish-speaking students (Spain ESO, Mexico secundaria/preparatoria) · French-speaking students (France, Belgium, Switzerland, Quebec) · Adults who want to get back fluency with mental math Each user picks their school system during onboarding. Content and examples adapt. WHAT KALC COVERS · Multiplication and division (times tables, decimals, signed) · Fractions (simplification, operations, fraction of a whole) · Percentages (calculation, increase, discount, compound change) · Powers and square roots · Algebra and order of operations · Addition and subtraction of signed integers TWO PRACTICE MODES · Zen mode: at your own pace, no pressure, to consolidate the basics · Chrono mode: against the clock, to build speed under exam conditions VISIBLE PROGRESS Every skill has its own level and progress bar. You see exactly where you stand and what's left to master. IN REAL LIFE Every session ends with a concrete example of how this skill serves you day to day: splitting a restaurant tab, reading a paycheck, working out a discount, planning a budget. Mental math is something you actually use. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Track your progress straight from your iOS home screen, without opening the app. Streak, XP and skills in progress at a glance. MEASURED REMINDERS Up to 5 reminders over the first 3 weeks, off at any time. No spam, no guilt-tripping. ONE-TIME PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION Kalc is free to download (1 skill available without purchase). Full access unlocks with a single purchase (lifetime or 1 year non-renewing). No traps, no hidden paywall. PRIVACY All your data stays on your device and syncs through your personal iCloud account. No ads, no advertising tracking, no cookies. Kalc is for people who want real progress in mental math. Privacy policy: https://lmtdigitalcreations.com/kalc/privacy.html Terms of use: https://lmtdigitalcreations.com/kalc/terms.html

Screenshots

NumAndShape3 screens
Mental Math4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mental Math at none against NumAndShape's shown. Mental Math also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 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. NumAndShape sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Mental Math sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NumAndShape ships an update every 2 months, Mental Math fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
NumAndShape versus Mental Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumAndShapeMental Math
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerken morobayashiLMT Digital Creations

In-app purchases

6 purchases

NumAndShape

One-time6
  • prime number$0.49
  • power$0.49
  • per hour$0.49
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  • binary number$0.49
  • sin cos tan$0.49
  • NumAndShape Unlimited$1.99
2 purchases

Mental Math

One-time2
  • Plan Annuel$17.99
  • Accès à vie$29.99

Questions

Is NumAndShape free?
NumAndShape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mental Math free?
Mental Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NumAndShape or Mental Math have ads?
NumAndShape shows ads; Mental Math does not.
Which is updated more often, NumAndShape or Mental Math?
NumAndShape ships an update every 2 months, and Mental Math fortnightly. Most recently, NumAndShape was updated on September 21, 2026 and Mental Math on September 26, 2026.

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