# TimerMath vs (Open Source) Mental Math

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: (Open Source) Mental Math at none against TimerMath's 1. (Open Source) Mental Math also leads on ads (none vs shown). TimerMath's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimerMath sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. (Open Source) Mental Math asks for nothing beyond the download.

TimerMath ships an update fortnightly, (Open Source) Mental Math every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimerMath | (Open Source) Mental Math |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-source-mental-math/id6788418444/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 30 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Demagic AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/544199236) | [AHMET EMRE DEDELER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870913629) |

## What reviewers say

### TimerMath

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timermath/id6754070983)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TimerMath Quarterly Subscription | $0.99 | per 3 months |


### (Open Source) Mental Math

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-source-mental-math/id6788418444)

This application offers a free, open-source platform for practicing mental arithmetic. It features timed tests, custom drills, and a comprehensive library of mental math tricks. All content is available offline without ads or paywalls.

**Highlights:** Timed arithmetic tests, Customizable drills, Mental math tricks library, Offline progress tracking, Multiple operation types, Fast session interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimerMath free?

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

### Is (Open Source) Mental Math free?

(Open Source) Mental Math is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do TimerMath or (Open Source) Mental Math have ads?

TimerMath shows ads; (Open Source) Mental Math does not.

### Which is updated more often, TimerMath or (Open Source) Mental Math?

TimerMath ships an update fortnightly, and (Open Source) Mental Math every 5 weeks. Most recently, TimerMath was updated on October 28, 2026 and (Open Source) Mental Math on October 6, 2026.

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