Comparison

ZapMath vs MathZap

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

Head to head
About

ZapMath

This app makes math practice engaging for K-5 students with adaptive difficulty and fun learning modes. It covers essential arithmetic operations and provides instant feedback to build confidence. Designed by a parent, it prioritizes a safe and distraction-free learning environment.

Highlights
  • Adaptive difficulty levels
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, fractions
  • Multiple choice and direct entry modes
  • Zen Mode for untimed practice
  • Instant feedback with haptic responses
  • Detailed results and progress tracking
  • 100% safe and free
Features
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No ads. No in-app purchases. No accounts. Nothing about your child leaves your device. ZapMath is quick, friendly math practice for kids from kindergarten to 5th grade. I made it for my own three kids, and it's free. SIX MATH SKILLS • Addition: from first facts to three-digit sums • Subtraction: from first facts to three-digit differences • Multiplication: from facts up to 5 × 5 to full times tables and beyond • Division: from simple facts to dividing by numbers up to 12 • Percentages: from 10%, 25% and 50% to any percentage from 5% to 95% • Fractions: from halves, thirds and quarters to eighths THREE DIFFICULTY LEVELS YOU CHOOSE AS YOUR CHILD GROWS • Easy (K–2) • Medium (grades 3–4) • Hard (grade 5 and up) WAYS TO PLAY • Multiple Choice builds recognition and confidence • Direct Entry practices exact answers • Surprise Me mixes up the skills • Zen Mode is endless practice with no timer • An optional timer builds speed when your child is ready FRIENDLY BY DESIGN • Instant feedback with sounds and haptics. After a wrong answer, the right one stays clearly on screen • Kind results with no letter grades, plus a review of any missed questions • Sounds play nicely with your music and respect the silent switch • Share, Rate and the privacy policy sit behind a For Grown-ups gate PRIVATE AND SAFE • No ads, no in-app purchases and no accounts • No analytics and no tracking. The app never connects to the internet • Settings stay on your device • Made by a parent who knows what families need GREAT FOR • Homeschool families • Extra practice alongside school • Teachers looking for quick, focused practice • Kids who want to get faster at their math facts

About

MathZap

Features
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MathZap makes math practice feel like a game — not a chore. Pick your grade, answer questions, earn XP, and keep your daily streak alive. Every session is fast, fun, and satisfying. Designed for kids from Junior Kindergarten all the way to Grade 8.

Screenshots

ZapMath4 screens
MathZap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZapMath at none against MathZap's 1. 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. MathZap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ZapMath asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ZapMath versus MathZap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZapMathMathZap
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteven EngelbrechtBenjamin Murphy

In-app purchases

None

ZapMath

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MathZap

One-time1
  • MathZap Pro$3.99

Questions

Is ZapMath free?
ZapMath is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MathZap free?
MathZap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ZapMath or MathZap have ads?
Neither ZapMath nor MathZap shows ads.

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