Comparison

Pure Math Drills vs WonderMath

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

Head to head
About

Pure Math Drills

Features
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Pure Math Drills is a fast, focused arithmetic trainer that decides what you should practice next. Open the app and you are already drilling. A short warm-up finds your level, then every problem is chosen from what you know, what is starting to fade and what is next: a stretch, not a slog. • Endless adaptive drill: no menus, no setup, no grade levels • Practice tracks for addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, negative numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, powers and roots, order of operations, and simple equations — turn on any combination in Settings • A visible timer bar on every problem that adapts to your own speed; running out of time never counts as a wrong answer • See exactly which problems you missed after every round, with the correct answers • Missed problems come back a few problems later, and mastered facts return for review before you forget them • A built-in keypad; correct answers advance instantly, and mistakes show the right answer in place • A quick check-in after every 10 problems • Settings for haptics and which skill families to practice • Available in English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese — the app follows your device's Language setting Your progress stays on your device. Pure Math Drills has no ads, no accounts and no tracking. If you used version 1.1, your practice history carries over.

About

WonderMath

This app allows parents to customize math practice for their children, choosing operations and number ranges. It features an encouraging virtual tutor and tracks progress with detailed analytics. The experience is ad-free and designed to complement various educational curricula.

Highlights
  • Customizable math operations and number ranges
  • 21 skill-based templates
  • Virtual math tutor (Bob the Frog)
  • Progressive hints and step-by-step solutions
  • Detailed mastery tracking and analytics
  • Trophy system for rewards
  • Ad-free educational experience
Features
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WonderMath puts you in charge of your child's math practice. You choose the operations, set the number ranges, and decide what your child works on. No algorithm makes that decision. You do. Your child practices in a colorful, encouraging environment with Bob the Frog, a studious, glasses-wearing math tutor who celebrates correct answers, encourages them through tough problems, and patiently walks them through mistakes step by step. HOW IT WORKS 1. Sign in with Apple and create a profile for your child 2. Pick from 21 skill-based templates or build a custom test from scratch 3. Hand the device to your child and let Bob take it from here 4. Review results, track mastery, and see exactly where they need help WHAT MAKES WONDERMATH DIFFERENT - You choose the math: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, or any combination. Set exact number ranges for focused practice that matches your child's level. - 21 pre-built templates: Addition Sums to 10, Times Tables through 12, Mixed Operations, Math Facts Sprint, and more. Organized by skill and difficulty so you can start in seconds. - Bob the Frog: Your child's personal math tutor. Bob cheers for correct answers, encourages them when they struggle, and guides through mistakes with patience, not pressure. - Smart hints, not handouts: Progressive hints steer your child toward the answer without giving it away. Hints reduce the score, encouraging children to try first and ask for help second. - Retry before reveal: Wrong answers get a second chance. If they still need help, Bob explains the solution step by step. - Real mastery tracking: Mastery scores weight recent practice and first-try answers, so you can see which operations are strong and which need work. Every test is saved in your child's history, so you can look back over time. - Trophy system: Gold (90%+), Silver (75%+), and Bronze (60%+) trophies reward effort and accuracy. - Optional parent PIN: Set a PIN if you want your child to stay in a test until you're back to check their work, or leave it off so they can exit on their own terms. Change it anytime in Settings. - Works with your curriculum: Built to complement Common Core, Abeka, Saxon, Singapore Math, Classical Conversations, Math-U-See, Teaching Textbooks, and Horizons. - Syncs across devices: Your family's data stays in sync across all your Apple devices through iCloud. NO ADS. EVER. No banner ads, no video ads, no interstitials, no upsells shown to your children. No "ask your parent" prompts during practice. Your child's experience is purely educational and fun. FREE TO START WonderMath is free to download and use with 3 starter templates, 1 child profile, full kid mode with Bob, and score tracking after every test. No time limit on the free tier. Want everything? Unlock the full version with a single one-time purchase. No subscription. No recurring charges. That single purchase gives your family all 21 templates, the custom test builder, up to 5 child profiles, the full analytics dashboard, mastery tracking, complete test history, and device sync. There is also an optional tip jar if you want to support ongoing development. It is never expected and never prompted. FROM THE MAKERS OF WONDERSPELL WonderMath is built by the same team behind WonderSpell, the parent-first spelling practice app. Same philosophy: you control the content, your child has fun learning, and your family's privacy is respected. Together they form the Wonder family of learning apps from For His Glory LLC. PRIVACY AND TERMS Parents sign in with Apple. Children never create accounts or share personal information. We do not collect, sell, or share your family's data. Privacy Policy: https://forhisglory.llc/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Questions or feedback? We would love to hear from you at support@forhisglory.llc.

Screenshots

Pure Math Drills4 screens
WonderMath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pure Math Drills at none against WonderMath's 2. Pure Math Drills also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. WonderMath sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Pure Math Drills asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pure Math Drills ships an update every 5 days, WonderMath every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Pure Math Drills versus WonderMath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPure Math DrillsWonderMath
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScrivenFor His Glory LLC

In-app purchases

None

Pure Math Drills

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

WonderMath

One-time2
  • Support WonderMath$1.99
  • Unlock WonderMath$4.99

Questions

Is Pure Math Drills free?
Pure Math Drills is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WonderMath free?
WonderMath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pure Math Drills or WonderMath have ads?
Neither Pure Math Drills nor WonderMath shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pure Math Drills or WonderMath?
Pure Math Drills ships an update every 5 days, and WonderMath every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pure Math Drills was updated on October 25, 2026 and WonderMath on October 31, 2026.

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