Comparison

Musical Multiplication vs EMA Math

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

Head to head
About

Musical Multiplication

Master multiplication with catchy, original songs designed for elementary-aged children. This app uses the power of music to make memorization fun and effective, with interactive learning and progress tracking to keep kids motivated.

Highlights
  • 42 original multiplication songs
  • Music-based learning for faster memorization
  • Interactive learning with progress tracking
  • Mastery tracking for individual progress
  • Multiple student profiles
  • Offline accessibility
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Introducing the Musical Multiplication app from The Good and the Beautiful! Music makes learning stick—and now your kids can master multiplication through fun, catchy songs! With 42 entirely original songs, this app turns essential math skills into unforgettable tunes, making memorization easy and enjoyable. Research shows that music activates several brain centers at once, helping children memorize faster and retain information longer. Sing along, learn faster, and remember longer! With mastery tracking, your child can see their progress and celebrate every milestone, making learning interactive and motivating. This all-in-one app combines the power of music to help your child master multiplication—wherever you go! Main Features: 42 Original Songs: Catchy tunes that turn multiplication into something your child will never forget. Music-Based Learning: Proven to help kids memorize faster and retain information longer. Interactive Learning: Your child doesn’t just listen—they actively engage with the songs and track their progress. Mastery Tracking: Celebrate progress and identify learning gaps as your child advances. Multiple Student Profiles: Create up to 6 unique student profiles, so each child can have their own personalized progress tracking. Accessible Anywhere: Learn at home or on the go, with offline capabilities. Perfect for Ages 6-12: Designed to help elementary-aged kids master multiplication. Download Musical Multiplication today and watch your child’s math skills soar! Standard Apple End User License Agreement (EULA) applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

EMA Math

Features
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EMA Math puts parents in control of math-fact practice. Assign exactly what your child needs to practice from your own device, and EMA delivers the assignment to theirs. When they're finished, see how they did—without taking their device away or hovering over every practice session. Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. No ads. No subscriptions. No in-app purchases.

Screenshots

Musical Multiplication4 screens
EMA Math4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Musical Multiplication at Free against EMA Math's $4.99. Musical Multiplication also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18). EMA Math's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On ads 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

Musical Multiplication is free to download; EMA Math costs $4.99 up front. Musical Multiplication sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. EMA Math asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Musical Multiplication ships an update every 2 months, EMA Math every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Musical Multiplication versus EMA Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMusical MultiplicationEMA Math
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.3 (141 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings141 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size230 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Good and the Beautiful LLCGreg Michaelson

Bugs and requests

Musical Multiplication

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login issues and inability to save student profiles
  • Restrictions on retrying questions

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to create custom playlists of specific multiplication facts
  • More content and features beyond just the songs

EMA Math

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Musical Multiplication

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Annual subscription$26.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited one-time purchase$35.99
None

EMA Math

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Musical Multiplication free?
Musical Multiplication is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EMA Math free?
EMA Math costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Musical Multiplication or EMA Math have ads?
Neither Musical Multiplication nor EMA Math shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Musical Multiplication or EMA Math?
Musical Multiplication ships an update every 2 months, and EMA Math every 5 days. Most recently, Musical Multiplication was updated on October 14, 2026 and EMA Math on September 20, 2026.

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