Comparison

Play Math! vs Gakku

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

Head to head
About

Play Math!

Features
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Unlock the Fun of Learning Math with Play Math! Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of numbers and calculations? Play Math! is the ultimate educational app designed for kids and adults alike, making math learning engaging, interactive, and fun! Key Features: - Interactive Games: Dive into a variety of math games that cover essential skills such as counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Each game is designed to make learning enjoyable and effective. - Dynamic Learning: With our unique emoji feature, experience a fresh twist on traditional math problems. Use emojis to represent numbers and enhance your understanding of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. - Progressive Levels: Challenge yourself with multiple levels of difficulty in each game. As you master the basics, advance to more complex problems that will sharpen your math skills. - Statistics Tracking: Keep track of your progress with our built-in statistics feature. - About the Creator: Developed by a proud father of two, Play Math! is crafted with love to make math accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

About

Gakku

This app uses AI to guide children aged 6-16 in developing strong writing skills through interactive play. It offers personalized support, mission-based lessons aligned with educational standards, and voice interaction to help learners generate and organize ideas.

Highlights
  • AI Writing Mentor
  • Structured Lesson Maps
  • Idea Generation & Planning
  • Voice Interaction for Idea Verbalization
  • Gamified Learning with Rewards
  • CCSS-Aligned Curriculum
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Meet Gakku — an AI Writing Mentor for structured learning through play. Step into Gakku World and follow Lesson Maps that build the thinking behind strong writing—step by step, like a quest. What you’ll learn: Turn “blank page anxiety” into confidence as you practice: - Idea generation & planning - Clear structure and reasoning - Word choice, style, and revision Why Gakku works - 24/7 Learning Companion (Raku): Your always-on guide—get step-by-step writing support, interactive practice, and friendly chat to stay motivated. - CCSS-Aligned Lesson Maps: Mission-based learning paths that build structured thinking and argumentation through consistent practice. - Talk & Learn: Voice interaction helps learners verbalize ideas before they write—making it easier to start and stay focused. Learning that feels like play Earn gems, customize your companion, and level up through short missions that fit any schedule—10 minutes a day or a longer session on weekends. Start your first mission for free. Designed for K–12 learners. Adult learners are welcome, too. Privacy Policy: https://gakku.ai/privacy Terms and Conditions: https://gakku.ai/terms

Screenshots

Play Math!4 screens
Gakku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Play Math! at none against Gakku's 10. On price, ads, 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. Gakku sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $29.90 per month. Play Math! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Play Math! versus Gakku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlay Math!Gakku
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (42 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—84.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—42 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB489 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrei UshakovAlgorithm of Learning Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Play Math!

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Gakku

Subscriptions4
  • PLUS Monthly Membership$29.901 Month
  • PLUS Monthly Membership3 Days trial$29.901 Month
  • PLUS Monthly Membership7 Days trial$29.901 Month
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  • PLUS Yearly Membership7 Days trial$269.001 Year
One-time6
  • 100 Gems$10.00
  • 120 Gems$10.00
  • 3 Learning Boosts$20.00
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  • 350 Gems$30.00
  • 420 Gems$30.00
  • 25 Learning Boosts$100.00

Questions

Is Play Math! free?
Play Math! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gakku free?
Gakku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Play Math! or Gakku have ads?
Neither Play Math! nor Gakku shows ads.

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