Comparison

Flash Mental Math (Anzan) vs MathDash Arena

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

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About

Flash Mental Math (Anzan)

This app helps users of all ages improve their mental math and calculation speed. Numbers flash on screen briefly, training quick thinking and concentration. It's ideal for children preparing for abacus certification, students needing math test prep, or adults seeking brain training.

Highlights
  • Flash number display for quick thinking
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Global and classroom rankings
  • No account registration required
  • Supports multiple languages
  • Intuitive interface for children
Features
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A flash anzan trainer built around precise timing. The numbers keep an exact rhythm and the sound lands with them, so even at high speed you can keep your mind on the calculation. THREE THINGS ABOUT THIS APP Precise display and sound The moment each number appears is worked out from the time since the start, on every frame, so the spacing never drifts however many numbers there are. The sound plays at the same moment the number changes. From 20 Kyu to 20 Dan, step by step You start with 2 one-digit numbers and work up as the count grows and the time shrinks. Test Mode puts you through the same 40 grades as the abacus, from 20 Kyu to 20 Dan. Ten questions, seven right to pass. Compete with your class Set the same Room ID and you see a ranking of just that room. A soroban class or a family can share one Room ID and keep practising against people they know. There is a global ranking too. MAIN FEATURES Stages 1 to 6 digits, 350 steps per digit, 2,100 in all. The count of numbers and the speed change little by little. Test Mode 40 grades from 20 Kyu to 20 Dan. Ten questions a round, seven right to pass. Grades you pass are recorded. From 20 Kyu to 17 Kyu the first number appears as abacus beads. Rankings Five rankings: stages cleared, test grade, attempts, login streak and total logins. Global and room, both. No account and no sign-in. You can change your display name and Room ID in the settings. Custom Mode (monthly plan) Choose the digits, the count of numbers, the seconds and how many questions run back to back. Digits 1 to 7, numbers 2 to 30, seconds in steps of 0.1, and 1 to 30 questions. Display settings Four text colours and two fonts. Light and dark modes. Login streak Counts the days you keep coming back, and the total. You can compare those in the rankings too. WHO IT IS FOR • People learning at a soroban class who want to practise flash anzan at home • People who want grades to aim at while they practise • Teachers who want their students practising on the same terms • Adults who want to work their head FREE AND THE MONTHLY PLAN All 2,100 stages, Test Mode and the rankings are free. The monthly plan removes the ads and unlocks Custom Mode. QUESTIONS Do I need an account? No. Open it and practise. A display name is given to you and you can change it in the settings. What age is it for? Once you can add numbers. It starts at 2 one-digit numbers in 4 seconds. Can a soroban class use it? Yes. Set the same Room ID and the ranking covers just that class. Can I practise multiplication or division? No. This app is addition only. LANGUAGES Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified), Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German and Italian. It follows the language of your device. Note: the Kyu and Dan grades in Test Mode are our own yardstick inside the app. They are not connected to any examining body. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MathDash Arena

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MathDash is a fast-paced mental math training game designed to sharpen your arithmetic skills through timed challenges and progressive difficulty levels. GAME MODES - Addition: Master quick sums with increasing complexity - Subtraction: Build subtraction fluency under time pressure - Multiplication: Strengthen times table recall at every level - Mixed: The ultimate challenge combining all operations KEY FEATURES - Adaptive Difficulty: 10 levels per mode that scale with your skill - Daily Challenge: A unique puzzle set every day with a global-style leaderboard - Progress Analytics: Detailed charts tracking accuracy, speed trends, and session history - 20 Achievements: From first steps to mastery, unlock badges as you improve - Daily Streaks: Build consistency and stay motivated - Customizable Timer: Choose 60s, 90s, or 120s sessions - Sound Effects and Haptics: Satisfying feedback for correct answers - Dark Mode Support: Easy on the eyes during late-night practice - Offline First: All data stored locally, no account required Whether you are a student preparing for exams, a professional keeping your mind sharp, or simply someone who loves number puzzles, MathDash delivers a rewarding daily brain workout in bite-sized sessions. Download now and start your streak today!

Screenshots

Flash Mental Math (Anzan)4 screens
MathDash Arena3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MathDash Arena at none against Flash Mental Math (Anzan)'s 1. MathDash Arena also leads on ads (none vs shown). Flash Mental Math (Anzan)'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. Flash Mental Math (Anzan) sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. MathDash Arena asks for nothing beyond the download.

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Flash Mental Math (Anzan) versus MathDash Arena: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlash Mental Math (Anzan)MathDash Arena
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSIC Company Limited晓 郭

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Flash Mental Math (Anzan)

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
None

MathDash Arena

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flash Mental Math (Anzan) free?
Flash Mental Math (Anzan) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MathDash Arena free?
MathDash Arena is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flash Mental Math (Anzan) or MathDash Arena have ads?
Flash Mental Math (Anzan) shows ads; MathDash Arena does not.

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