MathMinds vs Mental Math Tricks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MathMinds
This app makes math engaging for children aged 2-12 with quizzes, challenges, and a rewards system. It adapts to different skill levels and offers audio support for equations. Parents can track progress through a dedicated dashboard.
- Adaptive difficulty tiers
- Read-aloud equations
- Daily challenges
- 2-player mode
- Rewards store with avatars and themes
- Parent dashboard for progress tracking
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Make math fun again! MathMinds is the ultimate math learning app for children ages 2–12, designed to build confidence and skills through engaging quizzes, exciting challenges, and a built-in rewards system kids will love. Whether your child is just starting to count or tackling pre-algebra, MathMinds adapts to their level with four age-tailored difficulty tiers covering Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Word Problems, Pre-Algebra, and Exponents. LEARN AT EVERY LEVEL • Ages 2–3: Counting and early number recognition • Ages 4–6: Addition and subtraction with visual aids • Ages 7–9: Multiplication, division, and word problems • Ages 10–12: Multi-step problems, pre-algebra, and exponents READ-ALOUD EQUATIONS Tap the speaker icon on any question and a friendly voice will read the full equation aloud — perfect for early readers and children who benefit from audio support. The voice correctly pronounces "minus," "times," "divided by," and algebra expressions like "9x." DAILY CHALLENGES & PRACTICE MODE • Daily Challenges keep kids coming back every day with fresh questions • Timed modes add excitement and build speed • Skill Builder targets specific operations for focused practice • 2-Player Mode lets two kids compete head-to-head on the same device REWARDS STORE Every correct answer earns a coin! Kids can spend their coins in the Rewards Store to unlock fun avatars (Puppy, Bunny, Super Star, and more!) and cool color themes (Ocean Blue, Galaxy Purple, Ruby Red). Their equipped avatar appears on the home screen — a great motivator to keep practicing! PARENT DASHBOARD Parents get a dedicated dashboard showing: • Overall accuracy percentage • Total questions answered • Best daily streak • Skill Breakdown — exactly how your child performs in Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, and Word Problems • Smart recommendations highlighting areas that need more practice SAFE & AD-FREE MathMinds is 100% ad-free and contains no third-party tracking. All data stays on your device. Free users get 5 quizzes per day. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited quizzes and full access to all features. Download MathMinds today and watch your child's confidence soar!
Mental Math Tricks
Master mental math techniques to calculate faster than a calculator. Learn proven tricks for multiplication, division, percentages, and more through clear explanations, practice drills, and timed challenges. Track your progress and build a consistent learning habit.
- 30 proven mental math tricks
- Techniques for multiplication, division, percentages, fractions, and more
- Step-by-step explanations and 'why it works' sections
- Infinite auto-generated practice problems
- Timed challenges and daily challenges
- Progress tracking with speed graphs and day streaks
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MathMind teaches you real mental math techniques - not gimmicks, not drills you'll forget tomorrow. Learn the same shortcuts used by mathematicians, chess players, and memory athletes to calculate faster than a calculator. 30 PROVEN TRICKS, 7 CATEGORIES: Master techniques across every major area of mental arithmetic: - Multiplication: square numbers ending in 5, multiply by 11, multiply two-digit numbers instantly - Division: divisibility rules, divide by 5, divide by 25 - Squares and roots: square any two-digit number, estimate square roots - Percentages: the percentage flip trick, tips in seconds, compound growth - Fractions: convert, compare, and calculate - Addition and subtraction: round-and-adjust, left-to-right addition - Advanced: day of the week for any date, digit sums, cube estimation THREE WAYS TO LEARN: LEARN - Each trick has a clear explanation, worked examples with step-by-step walkthroughs, and a "Why does this work?" section that shows the underlying math. PRACTICE - Drill any trick with infinite auto-generated problems. Track your accuracy, streak, and solve time as you improve. CHALLENGE - Timed tests across all tricks you've learned. Compete against your own best. Take the Daily Challenge - the same problems for everyone, every day. BUILT FOR REAL PROGRESS: - Speed graphs: watch your solve time drop week by week - Day streaks: build a consistent practice habit - Category breakdown: see exactly where you're strong and where to focus - Combo multipliers: chain correct answers for bonus scoring - Haptic feedback and smooth animations HONEST PRICING: MathMind is free to download with 5 foundational tricks unlocked. Unlock all 30 tricks with a single one-time purchase - no subscriptions, no ads, no data collection, ever. PRIVACY FIRST: Your progress stays on your device. MathMind has no accounts, no sign-ups, no analytics, no trackers, no ads. Nothing leaves your phone, unless you manually share it. Whether you're a student preparing for exams, a professional who wants to run mental calculations in meetings, or just someone who enjoys training their brain - MathMind gives you the tools to think faster. Download and start learning in seconds!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MathMinds at weekly against Mental Math Tricks's every 4 months. Mental Math Tricks's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. MathMinds sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mental Math Tricks sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MathMinds against 5.0 for Mental Math Tricks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
MathMinds ships an update weekly, Mental Math Tricks every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MathMinds | Mental Math Tricks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Huy La | Rouba Kiprianos |
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MathMinds
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In-app purchases
MathMinds
- MathMinds Premium$0.99
Mental Math Tricks
- Standard Unlock$2.99
- Pro Unlock$4.99
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