Comparison

MathBox vs Sonus

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

Head to head
About

MathBox

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Welcome to MathKiste – the math app kids love! MathKiste turns mental math, puzzles, and logical thinking into exciting adventures. With 11 varied games, primary school children practice basic arithmetic through play – no ads, no subscriptions, and no data collection. 3 games free: • Codebreaker – Crack the secret code by solving math problems • Math Soccer – Compete against the computer and score goals • Treasure Map – Find the treasure chest on the grid 8 additional games in the full version (one-time purchase): • Target Board – Throw number darts and hit the result • Number Path – Uncover numbers in the right order and beat your record • Horse Race – Gallop to the finish with correct answers • Number Riddle – Solve the riddle text and dial in the solution • Number Scale – Balance the scale by matching results • Magic Potion – Mix the perfect potion with the right calculation • Number Robot – Drag the matching operation sign to the right task • Shopping – Practice with money at the supermarket Sticker Album: Earn points for every solved task. Collect over 150 different stickers as a reward! Parent Area: • 3 difficulty levels • Toggle individual games on/off • Sound and voice output controls • Level selection can be locked or unlocked for the child • Parent access secured by a math question Bilingual: The entire app can be played in German and English – so your child learns math and language at the same time. Privacy & Safety: • No ads • No tracking • No data collection • No social networks • COPPA compliant • Designed for kids Pay once – get everything: The full version is a one-time unlock (no subscription). The purchase applies to all devices with the same Apple ID. New games added later are included automatically. Supports iPhone and iPad.

About

Sonus

Features
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Sonus gives a voice to anyone who finds spoken words difficult. Tap a picture, hear it spoken aloud — it's that simple. Built for children and adults with autism, apraxia, Down syndrome, aphasia, stroke recovery and any condition that makes talking hard. Sonus is an AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) app that turns symbols into speech. Tap cards one by one to build a sentence, then let the natural-sounding voice say it for you. WHY FAMILIES AND THERAPISTS CHOOSE SONUS • Core communication is completely free. Tapping cards, speaking sentences and the ready-made categories will never be locked. We don't believe a child's voice should sit behind a paywall. • Ready to use in seconds — open the app and start talking, no setup required. • Beautiful, high-contrast cards that are easy to recognize. KEY FEATURES • Tap-to-talk communication board with natural text-to-speech • Ready-made categories: food, feelings, people, places, activities and more • Create your own cards with a photo, an ARASAAC pictogram or a built-in symbol • Multiple profiles — perfect for siblings, classrooms or therapy caseloads • Switch / scanning mode for users with limited motor control • Apple Watch support for communication on the go • Parent lock to keep settings safe in little hands • Adjustable voice, speed and pitch • Export boards as PDF and share setups between devices • Works fully offline — no internet needed to speak Sonus is designed with speech-language pathologists, special educators and AAC families in mind. Whether you're starting your AAC journey or switching from an expensive dedicated device, Sonus grows with you. Give every voice a way to be heard. Terms of Use: https://sonus.selcoramobile.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://sonus.selcoramobile.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

MathBox4 screens
Sonus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MathBox at none against Sonus's 2. MathBox also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Sonus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. MathBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MathBox ships an update every 3 weeks, Sonus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
MathBox versus Sonus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathBoxSonus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJORN FRANKENFELDMetehan Karadeniz

In-app purchases

None

MathBox

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Sonus

Subscriptions2
  • Montly Premium$9.991 Month
  • Yearly 3D Premium3 Days trial$72.001 Year

Questions

Is MathBox free?
MathBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sonus free?
Sonus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MathBox or Sonus have ads?
Neither MathBox nor Sonus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MathBox or Sonus?
MathBox ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sonus every 2 months. Most recently, MathBox was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sonus on October 31, 2026.

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