# The Math Gym vs Smart Science

The clearest difference is ads: Smart Science at none against The Math Gym's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Math Gym sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and Smart Science sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Math Gym ships an update every 2 months, Smart Science monthly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Math Gym | Smart Science |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Size | 56 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CHIN CHIH CHIU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831923879) | [Oxford EduVision (M)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784194586) |

## What reviewers say

### The Math Gym

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-math-gym/id6751757404)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Math Gym Pro (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |


### Smart Science

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-science/id6752447215)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Science Full Version | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Math Gym free?

The Math Gym is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smart Science free?

Smart Science is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do The Math Gym or Smart Science have ads?

The Math Gym shows ads; Smart Science does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Math Gym or Smart Science?

The Math Gym ships an update every 2 months, and Smart Science monthly. Most recently, The Math Gym was updated on October 30, 2026 and Smart Science on October 30, 2026.

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