Comparison

MathCal vs Math24 Puzzles

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

Head to head
About

MathCal

Master mental math with handwritten calculation drills. This app offers interactive lessons and customizable problem sets for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Designed for children, it provides a safe, ad-free environment for building math foundations and daily brain training.

Highlights
  • Handwritten calculation drills
  • Customizable question settings
  • Supports all four basic operations
  • Montessori-inspired interactive lessons
  • Offline play
  • Ad-free and privacy-focused
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Master mental math with fast handwritten calculation drills. Designed so children can use it safely on their own, with no ads. Perfect for building a strong foundation in elementary and junior high math. Also great for daily brain training. Build a daily learning habit ◎ Today's Drill, Today's Challenge, and Today's Lesson — free every day ◎ Daily picks matched to your child's grade ◎ Stamp the calendar when you finish — progress at a glance Calculation Drills (22 in total) ◎ Handwritten calculation problem sets ◎ Single-digit math, fill-in-the-blank, and column math (add, subtract, multiply, divide) ◎ Fractions, decimals, big numbers, rounding, order of operations, and find-the-x ◎ Geometry drills: angles, area, and volume ◎ Units & time, ratios & speed, averages, and combinations ◎ Freely customize question settings (10 to 300 questions) ◎ Ideal for practicing carrying and borrowing ◎ Can display dot guides above numbers Montessori Lessons (59 in total) ◎ Interactive arithmetic lessons using beads ◎ Covers fractions, decimals, column math, geometry, measurement, and proportion ◎ Understand how math works through hands-on manipulation Safe by design ◎ No ads at all — safe and worry-free ◎ Use offline anytime, anywhere ◎ Designed so children can use it on their own ◎ Respects children's privacy: no data tracking Pricing ◎ Today's drill, challenge, and lesson are free every day ◎ Unlock everything with a single one-time purchase

About

Math24 Puzzles

This app offers a comprehensive brain training system based on the "24 Game," featuring over 1,300 levels with a 9-step difficulty progression. It includes an AI math coach to analyze thinking patterns and provide step-by-step solutions, with printable worksheets and audio mode for flexible learning.

Highlights
  • 1,362 curated levels
  • 9-step difficulty progression
  • AI math coach for personalized guidance
  • Logic insight and solution reconstruction
  • Printable PDF worksheets
  • Audio mode for progress announcements
  • Customizable hint limits
Features
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Transform the classic "24 Game" into a powerful critical thinking system. Unlock 1,362 levels of mathematical mystery in your pocket. Math24 is not just a card game; it is a comprehensive brain training system designed for ages 4 to 99. We have pushed the limits of number combinations to create a 9-step difficulty ladder, turning dry arithmetic into an exciting adventure of logic and discovery. Whether you have a kindergartner just learning numbers or a math geek seeking a challenge, everyone finds their "Aha!" moment here. Why Math24 Puzzles? 1. A Natural Ascent: The 9-Step Progression We refuse to generate random unsolvable puzzles. Instead, we have carefully curated 1,362 specific levels that guide learners like a staircase—scaffolding skills from the comfort zone to the growth zone. Foundations (Grades K-2): 208 Levels. Designed for beginners. Start with numbers 1-9 and use Addition & Subtraction only. It builds number sense and confidence without frustration. Growth (Grades 3-5): 669 Levels. Introduces Multiplication & Division. Kids learn to spot standard factors (like 3×8, 4×6) and develop strategic thinking. Leap (Middle School): 446 Levels. The difficulty spikes! Requires Reverse Engineering logic—building intermediate results to deduce the final answer. The Peak (High School+): 39 Levels. The ultimate challenge for the strongest brains. These puzzles often require unique solutions involving fractions and complex logic. 2. Bring an AI Math Coach Home Stop aimless drilling. Our AI Engine acts like a personal tutor that values the process as much as the result. Logic Insight: Is your child guessing or deducing? The AI analyzes thinking patterns in milliseconds. Celebrate Brilliance: Did you solve it using a rare method (like fraction inversion)? The app recognizes unique solutions and celebrates these "High Light" moments to boost confidence. "Kitchen Table" Support: Stuck on a hard level? The AI reconstructs the solution step-by-step and provides parent-friendly hints. You don't need to be a math wizard to guide your child; just follow the AI's lead for a quality bonding experience. Smart Reinforcement: When a difficult concept is mastered, the AI immediately recommends similar puzzle variations to solidify the skill (Adaptive Learning). 3. Built for Parents & Homeschoolers We understand the concerns about screen time and effective learning. Printable Worksheets: One-click export to PDF. Take the math offline for pencil-and-paper practice—perfect for protecting eyesight and classroom use. Audio Mode: Turn on voice announcements to hear progress. Great for "listening" to your child’s practice while you cook or do chores. Customizable Hints: You control the help. Manage hint limits to prevent dependency while ensuring your child doesn't give up. Download Math24 today and start your child’s first AI-powered logic lesson! Terms of Use: https://www.notion.so/Math24-Terms-of-Use-EULA-2eae1ec912b580f1b08fcbf2a14078c3

Screenshots

MathCal4 screens
Math24 Puzzles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Math24 Puzzles at 5.0 against MathCal's 4.6. Math24 Puzzles also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). MathCal's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. MathCal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Math24 Puzzles sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Math24 Puzzles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MathCal has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MathCal ships an update every 2 weeks, Math24 Puzzles every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MathCal versus Math24 Puzzles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathCalMath24 Puzzles
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStudyX G.K.青青 胡

Customer experience

MathCal

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Math24 Puzzles

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MathCal

One-time1
  • Unlock Everything$9.99
7 purchases

Math24 Puzzles

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Membership$3.991 Month
  • Quarterly Membership$9.993 Months
  • Annual Membership$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • 20 Hint Keys$2.99
  • 50 Hint Keys$5.99
  • 100 Hint Keys$7.99
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  • Permanently unlock 1362 levels$17.99

Questions

Is MathCal free?
MathCal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Math24 Puzzles free?
Math24 Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MathCal or Math24 Puzzles?
Math24 Puzzles is rated higher. MathCal averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Math24 Puzzles averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MathCal or Math24 Puzzles have ads?
Neither MathCal nor Math24 Puzzles shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MathCal or Math24 Puzzles?
MathCal ships an update every 2 weeks, and Math24 Puzzles every 2 days. Most recently, MathCal was updated on September 13, 2026 and Math24 Puzzles on June 9, 2026.

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