Comparison

MathFinder vs Gobbywobbles

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

Head to head
About

MathFinder

Explore math and science in the real world through an engaging storyline. Investigate locations, watch expert videos, and make your own observations to advance your mission. Features virtual exploration and geolocation-based scavenger hunts.

Highlights
  • Real-world math and science discovery
  • Storyline-driven extraterrestrial mission
  • Expert videos on STEM concepts
  • User-generated observations and questions
  • Virtual location exploration
  • Geolocation scavenger hunts
Features
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Now with Augmented Reality tools and overlays! This mobile app designed for children ages 8-16 allows you to discover math and science in real world places. You are immersed in a story line where you are an extraterrestrial investigating real world sites, gaining ranks and credits to advance on your mission. Watch videos by community members and STEM experts where you learn about how math and science appear in the world around you from the veins of a leaf to the design of a soccer field. Make your own observation and pose your own questions. Experience these locations virtually or use the app's geolocation features to engage in a scavenger hunt. This app was created by the nonprofit talkSTEM in partnership with Southern Methodist University's Guild Hall.

About

Gobbywobbles

This AI-powered app transforms children's school worksheets into interactive lessons. Kids can snap a picture of their homework to generate custom, hint-guided challenges. It encourages independent learning and social sharing, making education feel like a game for ages 5-11.

Highlights
  • AI-powered lesson generation
  • Interactive worksheet transformation
  • Hint-guided challenges
  • Social sharing and friend challenges
  • Curriculum-aligned replication
  • Unlimited lesson creation
Features
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GOBBY WOBBLES THE AFTER-SCHOOL LEARNING PLAYGROUND Curiosity doesn't clock out at 3PM. Gobby Wobbles is a fun, AI-powered continuing education app designed for children ages 5–11. It transforms everyday school worksheets into engaging, shareable lessons — turning screen time into growth time. Instead of passive games and endless scrolling, kids use their device to extend learning at home in a way that feels playful, social, and empowering. This isn't homework help. This is learning that kids actually want to open. WHAT IS GOBBY WOBBLES? Gobby Wobbles is a home learning app that uses AI to replicate your child's existing school curriculum. Kids simply: - Take a picture of their worksheet - Instantly receive a 10-question interactive lesson - Solve with hints and guidance (no grades, no pressure) - Share their custom lesson with friends Lessons are unlimited — powered by your child's homework or their imagination. Every lesson is guided by the GobbyWobblers — playful, evolving companion characters who make learning light, fun, and engaging. WHY PARENTS LOVE GOBBY WOBBLES - Encourages independent learning without battles - Reduces passive screen time - Reinforces real school curriculum - Supports skill-building beyond classroom hours - Designed for children ages 5–11 - No teachers required — fully self-guided Instead of fighting over homework, kids voluntarily level up. WHY KIDS LOVE IT - Snap → Remix → Play - Friendly characters throughout each lesson - Hints instead of wrong answers - Retry until mastery (no pass/fail stress) - Create and share challenges with friends - Feels like a game — built on real learning Learning becomes something they control. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open Gobby Wobbles on any smartphone or tablet. 2. Take a picture of your worksheet. 3. AI generates 10 similar questions instantly. 4. Complete the lesson with adaptive hints. 5. Share your lesson with friends and challenge them. Lessons can be stored locally and replayed anytime. Kids can also: - Prompt a custom question (example: "4 x 4") - Draw a question to generate a lesson - Timebox a challenge and compete with friends BUILT FOR THE REAL SCREEN-TIME PROBLEM Most children have access to digital devices, but not all have access to meaningful at-home enrichment. Gobby Wobbles bridges that gap by transforming common smartphones into learning engines — extending education beyond institutional hours. Instead of dopamine loops, kids build momentum. Instead of worksheets ending the day, learning continues. KEY FEATURES - AI-powered lesson generation - Unlimited lesson creation - Curriculum-aligned question replication - Kid-friendly companion characters (GobbyWobblers) - Sequential mastery system (retry until correct) - Clues and hints for every incorrect attempt - Social sharing and friend challenges - Age-appropriate evolving characters - No grading pressure - No classroom required DESIGNED FOR AGES 5–11 Gobby Wobbles is built specifically for early elementary learners. Lessons are: - Age-appropriate - Visually engaging - Fast to generate - Easy to navigate - Designed for independent use SUBSCRIPTION & PRICING Gobby Wobbles is free to download. Premium subscription unlocks full access to unlimited AI lesson generation and sharing features. - Monthly: $4.99 - Annual options available - Free trial available for new users (Exact pricing may vary by region.) THE MISSION Enable at-home continuing education that is fun, engaging, and accessible on common digital devices. Because learning shouldn't stop when the bell rings. PERFECT FOR: - After-school practice - Homework reinforcement - Skill-building challenges - Friendly academic competition - Parents who want better screen time - Kids who love sharing and creating DOWNLOAD GOBBY WOBBLES TODAY Turn worksheets into adventures. Turn practice into play. Turn screen time into growth. Curiosity doesn't clock out at 3PM.

Screenshots

MathFinder3 screens
Gobbywobbles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MathFinder at weekly against Gobbywobbles's every 2 months. MathFinder also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MathFinder against 5.0 for Gobbywobbles. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MathFinder ships an update weekly, Gobbywobbles every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
MathFinder versus Gobbywobbles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathFinderGobbywobbles
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size684 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopertalkSTEMNicholas Stephan

Customer experience

MathFinder

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Gobbywobbles

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MathFinder

No in-app purchases

None

Gobbywobbles

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MathFinder free?
MathFinder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gobbywobbles free?
Gobbywobbles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MathFinder or Gobbywobbles?
MathFinder and Gobbywobbles are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do MathFinder or Gobbywobbles have ads?
Neither MathFinder nor Gobbywobbles shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MathFinder or Gobbywobbles?
MathFinder ships an update weekly, and Gobbywobbles every 2 months. Most recently, MathFinder was updated on October 8, 2026 and Gobbywobbles on October 15, 2026.

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