MathBox vs MathLearn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. MathLearn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MathBox asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | MathBox | MathLearn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 292 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JORN FRANKENFELD | suleyman kardas |
In-app purchases
MathBox
No in-app purchases
MathLearn
- MathLearn Premium$9.99









