Comparison

Math Joy vs SimpleMath

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

Head to head
About

Math Joy

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【大道至简,让练习回归纯粹】 我们相信,最好的数学启蒙不是繁杂的功能堆砌,而是在核心基本功上做到极致。 乐乐算术 (Math Joy) 专注于把“计算练习”这一件事变得轻盈、愉快。我们剔除了所有多余的干扰,只保留最专业的练习体验。 【为什么选择乐乐算术?】 - 夯实计算地基 万丈高楼平地起。我们精选了小学阶段最核心的加减乘除四大板块。无论是刚刚接触数字的一年级新生,还是需要巩固速度的中年级孩子,都能在这里打下最坚实的计算基础。 - 独家竖式交互 拒绝机械填空!我们还原了数学课堂核心的“竖式计算”逻辑(进位、退位)。在屏幕上获得纸笔般的严谨体验,帮助孩子真正理解运算原理,而非死记硬背。 - 精美练习画报 完成练习后,APP 自动生成一张精美的“练习画报”。记录书写痕迹与成长点滴,一键保存分享。让每一次练习都变成值得展示的作品,让坚持变得更有成就感。 - 零压力专注空间 治愈系多巴胺配色,无广告、无干扰。 【陪伴,是长情的承诺】 目前的乐乐算术专注于基础运算,但这只是我们陪伴计划的第一步。 我们致力于打造一款系统化、覆盖小学全阶段的数学工具。 我们将持续迭代,为您和孩子带来更多维度的思维训练和更有趣的成长激励。 下载乐乐算术,让计算练习变得像呼吸一样自然、轻盈。

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SimpleMath

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SimpleMath — Kids Math is a bilingual learning app for children ages 6–8. Children can learn in English, Chinese or Japanese with clear visual models, short practice rounds, gentle review, daily challenges, and collectible stickers. The free learning path starts with counting, comparison, and number bonds. SimpleMath Premium gives families access to every math world, all three languages, and future content. Premium features are shown only after a parent completes an adult math check. • Learn, practice, and review with clear math visuals • Solve Grade 1 word problems with object boards that show how quantities fit together • Build number sense, operations, time, measurement, fractions, decimals, geometry, data, probability, and reasoning • Switch between English, Chinese and Japanese at any time • Optional spoken support and on-device learning progress • No ads, accounts, analytics, or data collection • Follow the Lantern Trail: a story journey across six illustrated worlds where every practice round changes the adventure • Grown-ups can preview any lesson, see a curriculum map with learning insights, print practice sheets, and set up to six child profiles • Explore the Math Lab: 87 hands-on simulations, all offline Subscription terms (United States): SimpleMath Premium Monthly is $4.99 per month. SimpleMath Premium Annual includes a 7-day free trial, then costs $29.99 per year. SimpleMath Premium Lifetime is a one-time $59.99 purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Prices may vary by storefront. Privacy Policy: https://williamjiamin.github.io/simplemath-support/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Math Joy3 screens
SimpleMath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Math Joy at none against SimpleMath's 3. Math Joy also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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. SimpleMath sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Math Joy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Joy ships an update every 3 months, SimpleMath every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Math Joy versus SimpleMath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath JoySimpleMath
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB1.0 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEasyMeta立派 汪

In-app purchases

None

Math Joy

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SimpleMath

Subscriptions2
  • SimpleMath Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • SimpleMath Premium Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • SimpleMath Premium Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Math Joy free?
Math Joy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SimpleMath free?
SimpleMath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Math Joy or SimpleMath have ads?
Neither Math Joy nor SimpleMath shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Joy or SimpleMath?
Math Joy ships an update every 3 months, and SimpleMath every 2 months. Most recently, Math Joy was updated on October 24, 2026 and SimpleMath on October 25, 2026.

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