Operation vs Math Run
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Operation
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Experience the moment to moment struggles of a caterpillar on it's way to becoming a butterfly. You are Cryss, a secret agent caterpillar scouting out safe pupation sites for his fellow caterpillars. Survive each map by evading predators, collecting leaves, and maintaining your energy in order to pupate at a safe site! Good luck!
Math Run
Embark on a 2D platforming adventure where you solve math problems to progress. Each level features checkpoints with math challenges that affect your speed. Race to the finish and aim for the highest score to become a Maths Champion.
- 2D platformer gameplay
- Four distinct math levels
- Checkpoint math challenges
- Speed boost for correct answers
- Score-based progression
- Multiple mathematical operations
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Welcome to Math Run! Get ready to put your maths skills to the test in this thrilling 2D platformer. This game includes four levels, each focusing on a different mathematical operation: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Combine, Decimal, Measurement, Algebra, Negative and Polar. In each level, you will face five checkpoints where you must solve a maths question before progressing. Correct answers will boost your speed, while incorrect answers will slow you down. Race to the finish line as quickly as possible and aim for the highest score. Can you conquer all levels and become a Maths Champion? Best of luck – let the adventure begin!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Operation at none against Math Run's 1. Operation also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks). Math Run's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Math Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Operation asks for nothing beyond the download.
Operation ships an update every 2 days, Math Run every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Operation | Math Run |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 204 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Winwood Labs | Oxford EduVision (M) |
In-app purchases
Operation
No in-app purchases
Math Run
- Unlock All Levels$4.99
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