Comparison

Subtraction Math Master vs Mad Math

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

Head to head
About

Subtraction Math Master

Enhance your mental math skills with this game focused on 2-digit subtraction. It offers modes for quick challenges and unlimited practice, helping you reduce calculator reliance and boost cognitive function.

Highlights
  • Improve 2-digit mental subtraction
  • Timed challenges and unlimited practice modes
  • Track scores and statistics
  • Game Center Leaderboards & Achievements
  • Share scores with friends and family
  • Stylish and intuitive interface
Features
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* Improve 2 digit mental Subtraction ! * Keep your mind active through training and competition. * Boost daily productivity. Background: Everyday we come across situations where we need to do quick math operations and most of the time we just reach for the calculator and punch numbers. This game will help you rely less on that calculator and hopefully in time you will be proficient in mental 2 digit subtraction. Features: - Stylish and intuitive user interface - Subtract numbers from 10 to 99 as fast as possible - 2 modes: PLAY & WORK - STATISTICS: Track your best score, average score and total games played - Share scores with family and friends - Game Center Leaderboards & Achievements supported ** PLAY Solve subtraction questions as fast as you can in one minute to achieve a high score! Can you reach the coveted "S" rank? ** WORK (In-app purchase required) Unlimited training time will further prepare you for the 1 minute subtraction marathon. ** SHARE Share your results with friends and family through Facebook, Twitter, Sina Weibo, etc. Find out who among you is a Subtraction Master!

About

Mad Math

Test your arithmetic skills in this fast-paced brain training game. Solve math problems against the clock and compete with players worldwide in a five-round online challenge.

Highlights
  • Solve arithmetic tasks quickly
  • Choose correct answer before time runs out
  • Compete with people worldwide
  • Online game with five rounds
  • Winner based on correct answers and speed
Features
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In this game you need to solve arithmetic tasks quickly. There is a task and 4 possible answers on the screen. You need to choose the correct answer before the time is up. It seems to be easy, but can you score at least 25 points? If you're sure you can, compete with people from all over the world! The online game consists of five rounds. The winner is the one who gives more correct answers. If the score is tied the winner is the one who responds quickly.

Screenshots

Subtraction Math Master4 screens
Mad Math3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mad Math at every 2 months against Subtraction Math Master's every 18 months. Subtraction Math Master's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 91%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Subtraction Math Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mad Math sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Subtraction Math Master ships an update every 18 months, Mad Math every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Subtraction Math Master versus Mad Math: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubtraction Math MasterMad Math
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.5 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better91.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperPeter LiMikhail Akopov

Customer experience

Subtraction Math Master

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Mad Math

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive91.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Subtraction Math Master

One-time1
  • WORK MODE$0.99
5 purchases

Mad Math

One-time5
  • Remove ads$0.99
  • 500 coins$0.99
  • 1,500 coins$1.99
Show 2 more
  • 5,000 coins$2.99
  • 20,000 coins$9.99

Questions

Is Subtraction Math Master free?
Subtraction Math Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mad Math free?
Mad Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Subtraction Math Master or Mad Math have ads?
Neither Subtraction Math Master nor Mad Math shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Subtraction Math Master or Mad Math?
Subtraction Math Master ships an update every 18 months, and Mad Math every 2 months. Most recently, Subtraction Math Master was updated on September 18, 2026 and Mad Math on August 17, 2026.

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