Maths Matters vs Maths Gauntlet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Maths Matters
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Maths Matters is a suite of lessons designed to give teachers, tutors and students the best possible resources to teach secondary mathematics (from year 6/7 to year 12 or UK AS-Level), with additional material for mechanics and dynamics; from adding fractions to differentiating functions; from rotational symmetry to matrix transformations. And it is just as easy to deliver exactly the same lessons online as it is from the front of the classroom. For teachers and educators, Maths Matters can save time, providing ready to use materials built with the latest technology. Over 300 fully interactive lessons are included, covering all the key topics. Maths Matters also provides each student with a superb resource for learning and revising every topic, using the power of a computer to show exactly how to solve an enormous range of mathematics problems, step by step, using the values that they enter. A wide range of real life scenarios and examples can be depicted, making it easier for students to relate to how mathematics is applied in the real world.
Maths Gauntlet
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Master mathematics through gamified practice with Maths Gauntlet - the app that makes revision feel like a game. ANIMATED LESSONS 77 narrated animations explain every topic step by step with clear voiceover. Watch concepts come to life before you practise them. ADAPTIVE PRACTICE Questions automatically adjust to your level. Getting them right? They get harder. Struggling? They get easier. Every session is tailored to you. SPACED REPETITION Got a question wrong? It comes back at exactly the right time using a proven memory algorithm. You'll remember what matters most. EARN XP & LEVEL UP Every answer earns XP. Maintain daily streaks, hit your goals, and level up from Beginner to Mathematician. How far can you get? 9 MATHS DOMAINS Number, Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Probability, Statistics, and Transformations & Vectors. WORKS OFFLINE No internet required. No accounts. No data collected. All content is built into the app. Download once and learn anywhere. Free to try with the Number domain. Subscribe to unlock all 9 domains with a 7-day free trial. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Maths Matters at none against Maths Gauntlet's 2. Maths Matters also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Maths Gauntlet's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Maths Gauntlet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Maths Matters asks for nothing beyond the download.
Maths Matters ships an update every 4 months, Maths Gauntlet every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and July 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Maths Matters | Maths Gauntlet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 154 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | A Star Education Ltd | Christopher Paton |
In-app purchases
Maths Matters
No in-app purchases
Maths Gauntlet
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$19.991 Year





