Comparison

Multy vs Smart Abacus

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

Head to head
About

Multy

Features
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Multy helps children master multiplication tables in a fun and effective way. - Voice mode: answer using speech - Silent mode: answer with a numeric keypad - Star-based reward system - Progress tracking per table - Optional time limit Perfect for elementary school students (ages 6–10). No ads. Clean, child-friendly interface. ---------- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Smart Abacus

Master mental math using the Japanese Soroban method with interactive practice and structured lessons. Improve speed, focus, and accuracy through gamified milestones and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Digital Soroban with realistic bead movement
  • Step-by-step learning paths
  • Flash Tests for speed and accuracy
  • Voice dictation for training
  • Progress tracking and insights
  • Gamified milestones and achievements
Features
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Smart Abacus helps learners build real mental-math skill with the Japanese Soroban method through interactive practice and structured progression.What you can do: • Practice on a responsive digital Soroban with realistic bead movement • Learn step by step with Foundation, Friends of 5, and Friends of 10 paths • Run Flash Tests to improve speed, focus, and accuracy • Use voice dictation (Arabic/English) for classroom-style training • Track progress with XP, streaks, history logs, and performance insights • Unlock achievements and stay motivated with gamified milestones • Switch between Arabic and English with full RTL supportDesigned for students, parents, teachers, and anyone who wants stronger arithmetic and concentration.Premium Smart Abacus includes premium features for advanced training modes and expanded practice limits. When promotional free-access windows are active, premium content may be temporarily available to all users.

Screenshots

Multy4 screens
Smart Abacus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart Abacus at none against Multy's 1. Smart Abacus also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). 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. Multy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smart Abacus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multy ships an update weekly, Smart Abacus every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Multy versus Smart Abacus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultySmart Abacus
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPomme ShiftZerwOne Network, LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Multy

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$4.99
None

Smart Abacus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Multy free?
Multy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Abacus free?
Smart Abacus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Multy or Smart Abacus have ads?
Neither Multy nor Smart Abacus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Multy or Smart Abacus?
Multy ships an update weekly, and Smart Abacus every 11 days. Most recently, Multy was updated on October 24, 2026 and Smart Abacus on October 23, 2026.

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