# eCollection vs Monster Math

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Monster Math at 67% against eCollection's 18%. Monster Math also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 months). eCollection's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monster Math sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. eCollection asks for nothing beyond the download.

Monster Math holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Math has 35K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of eCollection's written reviews are positive against 67% of Monster Math's.

eCollection ships an update every 6 months, Monster Math every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | eCollection | Monster Math |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecollection/id675521971/reviews) | **[4.5 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-math-kids-fun-games/id931943412/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **35K** |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 99 MB | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cengage Learning Australia](https://appshunter.io/developer/454848144) | [Makkajai Edu Tech Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/828715957) |

## What reviewers say

### eCollection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecollection/id675521971)

This app provides a digital platform for guided reading, offering a library of leveled eBooks and interactive features for teachers and students. It supports various reading profiles, word interaction, recording, drawing, and text editing to enhance comprehension and engagement.

**Highlights:** Guided Reading Profile, Custom Reading Profile, Independent Reading Profile, Tap to Hear Words, Tap to Save Words, Record Mode, Draw Mode

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Great book collection
- 📈 Good for learning progress
- 💡 Well-conceived concept
- 👍 Easy for children to use (in theory)
- 😊 Kids enjoy the books

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- ❌ Unusable interface
- 😩 Frustrating user experience
- ⏳ Slow connection and login
- 🚫 Cannot exit books or modes

**Reported bugs**

- App not working
- Crash delete download repeat
- Can’t quit from drawing mode
- Stuck, hard to return to main page
- No home page, cannot back to home page

**Requested features**

- Save login details
- Clear navigation to return to main page/shelf
- Option to buy individual subscriptions
- Add bigger books (e.g., comics)
- Clarify privacy for voice recording


### Monster Math

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-math-kids-fun-games/id931943412)

Embark on an epic math adventure where children explore planets, complete missions, and earn badges while building essential math skills. Designed by educators, this game makes learning addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division fun and engaging through interactive missions.

**Highlights:** Math adventure gameplay, Grade-specific math journeys, Focus on number sense, Aligned with Core curriculum, Offline play, Progress tracking for parents

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monster Math Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monster Math Premium | $44.99 | per 6 months |
| Monster Math Premium | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and educational
- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 🚀 Customizable difficulty levels
- 👍 Helps improve math skills
- 👍 Entertaining for kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription for full access
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in the app
- 🐛 Incorrect answers shown in the app
- 🔒 Misleading as 'free' app
- 🐛 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect answers shown in the app
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Login screen freezes

**Requested features**

- Add multiplication mode
- Increase difficulty levels beyond 5th grade
- Provide more customization options
- Add a pause button
- Improve progress tracking and reporting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eCollection free?

eCollection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Monster Math free?

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

### Which has better reviews, eCollection or Monster Math?

Monster Math is rated higher. eCollection averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Monster Math averages 4.5 from 35K ratings.

### Do eCollection or Monster Math have ads?

Neither eCollection nor Monster Math shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, eCollection or Monster Math?

eCollection ships an update every 6 months, and Monster Math every 4 days. Most recently, eCollection was updated on November 1, 2026 and Monster Math on November 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*