Comparison

Nihongo Boost vs Mathmate3

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

Head to head
About

Nihongo Boost

Features
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Nihongo Boost brings four Japanese tools into one app, with nothing locked behind in-app purchases. โ€ข Course โ€” a 24-chapter story that follows Sato Misaki through her first year after moving to a new flat and a new job: neighbours, the office, a summer festival, a hot-spring inn, New Year. Every chapter has a dialogue with sentence-by-sentence English, grammar notes, vocabulary and a quiz, with polite and casual speech used naturally for each relationship. โ€ข Stories โ€” five classic fables told in Japanese (Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs, The Tortoise and the Hare, Peter Rabbit, Jack and the Beanstalk) with furigana, tap-to-translate and audio. โ€ข Flashcards โ€” spaced-repetition decks of everyday Japanese words and grammar patterns. โ€ข Dictionary โ€” search in Japanese or English, with readings and audio. Language Basics guides cover hiragana, katakana, kanji, particles and counters.

About

Mathmate3

Features
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Replace stacks of math workbooks with one smart app. Get a comprehensive Year 3 & 4 curriculum for fraction the cost of one book. Mathmate 3 is a digital exercise book that prioritizes structured practice and genuine skill development. Thoughtfully designed to maximize learning with minimal screen time, while making it easier for parents to support their child's education. KEY FEATURES: - Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers the Year 3 & 4 math syllabus across 10+ core topics and 100+ units. - Infinite Practice: Unlike paper books, kids will never run out of new exercises. - Instant Feedback: Automated checking provides immediate corrections for kids. Save parents hours of grading time. - Design for Focus Learning: Subtle animations and sounds celebrate progress without over-stimulation. Perfect for focused, 15โ€“30 minute daily sessions. - Kid Safe: Zero data tracking or sharing, no ads, no distracting social features. - Works offline without internet. No in-app purchases, premium features, or billing surprises. - Smart Recommendations: Automatically encourages learning across wide range of primary school math topics, while focusing effort on areas needing extra support. - Clear Progress Reporting: Detailed insights across all development areas to help parents better understand and support their child's growth.

Screenshots

Nihongo Boost4 screens
Mathmate34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mathmate3 at Free against Nihongo Boost's $1.99. Mathmate3 also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Mathmate3 is free to download; Nihongo Boost costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nihongo Boost ships an update every 6 months, Mathmate3 every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Nihongo Boost versus Mathmate3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNihongo BoostMathmate3
Price$1.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 11 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS18.213.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size508 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeffrey DickAnh Do

In-app purchases

None

Nihongo Boost

No in-app purchases

None

Mathmate3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nihongo Boost free?
Nihongo Boost costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mathmate3 free?
Mathmate3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nihongo Boost or Mathmate3 have ads?
Neither Nihongo Boost nor Mathmate3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nihongo Boost or Mathmate3?
Nihongo Boost ships an update every 6 months, and Mathmate3 every 11 days. Most recently, Nihongo Boost was updated on September 18, 2026 and Mathmate3 on September 24, 2026.

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