Comparison

Math Trainer vs BenchCalc

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

Head to head
About

Math Trainer

Sharpen your mental math skills with rapid-fire arithmetic challenges. Practice addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication across four difficulty levels. Compete on global leaderboards and unlock achievements.

Highlights
  • Addition, Subtraction, Division, Multiplication
  • Four difficulty levels
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Over 20 achievements
  • iCloud sync
  • Full iOS support (Dark Mode, Split Screen, VoiceOver)
  • Privacy-focused (no external data storage or tracking)
Features
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Math Trainer, a quick and easy way to improve your mental arithmetic. Add, Subtract, Divide and Multiply through quick fire questions with four difficulties. Features: • Difficulty - Choose between 4 different difficulties depending on your level (Pro Only) • Operators - Choose between all 4 operators (Pro Only) • Free Trial - Addition Easy Mode is unlocked for Free • Game Center Leaderboards - Compete against players around the world for the fastest time in every difficulty and operator • Game Center Achievements - Earn over 20 achievements as you play the game • iCloud Sync - All Settings sync via iCloud so you can start with the same difficulty and challenge on all of your devices • Full iOS Support - Dark Mode, Split Screen, VoiceOver and much more • Privacy - No data is ever stored outside of your device and with no tracking or analytics • Pay Once - One in app purchase with no ads or subscriptions, just regular free updates Available for iPhone and iPad. Also available for Mac and Apple TV included with your purchase.

About

BenchCalc

Features
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BenchCalc is the fast, modern chemistry calculator built for scientists, students, and lab workers who need quick, accurate results at the bench. MOLARITY CALCULATOR Calculate molar concentration from mass, molecular weight, and volume. Results auto-scale between M, mM, µM, and nM so you always see the most useful unit. DILUTION CALCULATOR (C1V1 = C2V2) Solve for any variable in the dilution equation. Select what you need — final volume, starting concentration, or anything else — and get your answer instantly. UNIT CONVERTER Convert between concentration (M, mM, µM, nM), mass (g, mg, µg), and volume (L, mL, µL) units with a single tap. CALCULATION HISTORY Every calculation is saved automatically. Review past results, copy them to your clipboard, or share with colleagues. Swipe to delete what you don't need. DESIGNED FOR THE LAB • Clean, modern interface that's easy to read at the bench • Full dark mode support for late nights in the lab • Haptic feedback confirms every calculation • Copy and share results instantly • No account required — just open and calculate PRIVACY FIRST No data collected. No analytics. No network requests. Your calculations stay on your device. Period. Built by scientists, for scientists.

Screenshots

Math Trainer3 screens
BenchCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Math Trainer at Free against BenchCalc's $0.99. Math Trainer also leads on device support (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). BenchCalc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On ads 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

Math Trainer is free to download; BenchCalc costs $0.99 up front. Math Trainer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BenchCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Trainer ships an update every 2 months, BenchCalc every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Math Trainer versus BenchCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath TrainerBenchCalc
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.3 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRob SammonsBrandon Holt

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Math Trainer

One-time1
  • Math Trainer Pro$0.99
None

BenchCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Trainer free?
Math Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BenchCalc free?
BenchCalc costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Math Trainer or BenchCalc have ads?
Neither Math Trainer nor BenchCalc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Trainer or BenchCalc?
Math Trainer ships an update every 2 months, and BenchCalc every 2 days. Most recently, Math Trainer was updated on September 16, 2026 and BenchCalc on September 30, 2026.

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