Comparison

8 Up vs Arithmedash

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

Head to head
About

8 Up

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Give your brain a workout with a fun and endlessly replayable math challenge. Start from zero and advance step-by-step by combining numbers with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It’s simple enough for beginners, yet deep and strategic enough to keep advanced players hooked. You begin with a limited set of signs, encouraging planning, problem-solving, and strategic thinking. Use them carefully—and earn bonus signs by making smart choices. Each run is unique, and there’s no limit to how far you can go. Compete with friends and family through Game Center leaderboards, track your improvement, and enjoy a clean, easy-to-use interface designed for focus and clarity. Great for learners and enthusiasts • Encourages mental math skills • Teaches planning and logical thinking • Fun for kids, students, and adults • No timers or pressure—play at your own pace • Endless gameplay with meaningful progression Whether you’re playing for fun, practice, or competition, this game makes math exciting, strategic, and genuinely rewarding.

About

Arithmedash

Features
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Arithmedash is a fast-paced runner game that makes math practice fun for kids. Jump over obstacles, dodge saws and spikes, and collect stars as you race through colorful neon-themed levels. Along the way, math question blocks challenge players with multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction problems. Answer quickly for shields and bonus multipliers, but get it wrong and you're back to the start! Features: - 20 unique levels with vibrant arcade-style themes - 3 difficulty settings for different skill levels - Adaptive math questions that adjust to your child's ability - 9 customisable character shapes - Star collection and progressive level unlocking - Parent Insights dashboard to track accuracy, response times, and progress by math topic Built for kids of all ages, Arithmedash turns screen time into learning time. Can you collect all the stars and complete every level?

Screenshots

8 Up4 screens
Arithmedash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arithmedash at none against 8 Up's 10. Arithmedash also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 8 Up sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Arithmedash asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
8 Up versus Arithmedash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter8 UpArithmedash
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB79 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperLevon ArakelyanAmersham Websites Limited

In-app purchases

10 purchases

8 Up

One-time10
  • 50 subtractions$0.99
  • 50 divisions$0.99
  • 50 plus$0.99
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  • 50 multiplications$0.99
  • 60 undos$2.99
  • Start from 80$2.99
  • 70 undos$4.99
  • Start from 100$4.99
  • Start from 150$7.99
  • Start from 200$14.99
None

Arithmedash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 8 Up free?
8 Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arithmedash free?
Arithmedash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 8 Up or Arithmedash have ads?
Neither 8 Up nor Arithmedash shows ads.

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