Comparison

MathBox vs MathLearn

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

MathLearn

This app offers a playful math adventure for children aged 4-8, featuring 20 colorful learning worlds and interactive activities. It covers a wide range of math concepts from counting to geometry, guided by a friendly mascot. Progress is tracked, and it includes parental controls and learning insights.

Highlights
  • 20 math zones with 1,280 levels
  • Singapore Math progression
  • ML-powered handwriting recognition
  • Story quests and math puzzles
  • Local co-op tabletop mode
  • Parent dashboard with learning insights
  • 7 languages supported
Features
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MathLearn is a playful math adventure for children ages 4-8. Kids explore 20 colorful learning worlds and build confidence through interactive activities that progress from hands-on play to number thinking. Children practice counting, comparison, patterns, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, place value, measurement, telling time, money, geometry, 3D shapes, symmetry, fractions, data & graphs, directions, number bonds, and real-world math scenarios. Cosmo the owl mascot guides each activity with warm feedback, gentle hints, and celebration dances. Features: • 20 math zones with 64 levels each (1,280 total levels) • Singapore Math progression: Concrete → Pictorial → Abstract → Handwriting • ML-powered handwriting recognition for written answers • Story quests with narrative-driven math puzzles • Local co-op tabletop mode for family learning • Reward garden, sticker treasury, and mascot outfits • Cosmo's Flying Adventure side-scroller mini-game • Daily streaks and combo fire badges • Screen time management with parental controls • Parent dashboard with learning insights • 7 languages: English, Turkish, Kurdish, German, French, Arabic, Chinese • Professional pre-recorded voice narration • No ads, no accounts — progress stored locally on device

Screenshots

MathBox4 screens
MathLearn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MathBox at none against MathLearn's 1. MathLearn's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. MathLearn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MathBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
MathBox versus MathLearn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathBoxMathLearn
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB292 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJORN FRANKENFELDsuleyman kardas

In-app purchases

None

MathBox

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MathLearn

One-time1
  • MathLearn Premium$9.99

Questions

Is MathBox free?
MathBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MathLearn free?
MathLearn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MathBox or MathLearn have ads?
Neither MathBox nor MathLearn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MathBox or MathLearn?
MathBox ships an update every 3 weeks, and MathLearn every 3 weeks. Most recently, MathBox was updated on October 25, 2026 and MathLearn on October 25, 2026.

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