Comparison

Math Deck Solitaire vs Category Mania

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

Head to head
About

Math Deck Solitaire

Features
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Match numbers. Solve sums. Clear the deck. Math Deck Solitaire is a clever twist on card puzzle gameplay, combining strategic thinking with quick mental maths. Instead of simply stacking suits, you’ll combine numbers, plan ahead, and make smart moves to clear the board. Whether you enjoy brain-training challenges or relaxing card games, Math Deck Solitaire offers the perfect balance of logic and strategy. Three Game Modes • Math Deck – Match numbers and solve equations to clear the deck. • Word Deck – Group words into the correct categories and test your vocabulary. • Classic Card Mode – Enjoy a familiar card experience alongside the puzzle challenges. Train Your Brain Improve mental arithmetic, logical thinking, and pattern recognition while having fun. Features • Simple, clean design • Easy to learn, challenging to master • Quick games or longer strategic sessions • Unlock additional game modes as you progress Can you clear the deck and master every mode?

About

Category Mania

Engage your mind with a challenging card sorting puzzle game. Unstack layered cards to reveal hidden ones and sort them into their correct categories. Hundreds of levels offer a relaxing yet brain-training experience.

Highlights
  • Layered card stacking mechanics
  • Hundreds of puzzle levels
  • Brain-training logic gameplay
  • Smooth casual gameplay
  • Play at your own pace
Features
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Category Mania: Card Sort Challenge your brain with Category Mania, a relaxing yet tricky card sorting puzzle game. Each level gives you stacks of layered cards. Cards are piled on top of one another — you can only reach the lower cards after moving the top ones away. Your task is to sort every card into its matching group: fruits, mammals, accessories, occupations and many more fun categories await. When all cards of one category are correctly sorted, that group clears away and reveals new sets to solve. Complete every category in the level, and you win! ### Game features *Layered card stacking mechanics: move top cards to uncover hidden cards underneath* * Hundreds of puzzle levels with varied themes and categories* * Brain‑training logic gameplay, easy to learn but challenging to master* * Smooth casual gameplay, perfect for short game sessions* * No rush, play at your own pace* Sharpen your categorization and logical thinking. Unstack, sort, and clear every group to beat all puzzles!

Screenshots

Math Deck Solitaire3 screens
Category Mania4 screens

Verdict

The call

Math Deck Solitaire and Category Mania are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Math Deck Solitaire sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Category Mania sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Math Deck Solitaire versus Category Mania: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath Deck SolitaireCategory Mania
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (123 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—123 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB673 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMichael HillPLAYNEXX

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Math Deck Solitaire

One-time5
  • 10k Gold$1.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • 50k Gold$4.99
Show 2 more
  • 100k Gold$6.99
  • Bundle Pack$12.99
14 purchases

Category Mania

One-time14
  • 1000 Coins$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$2.99
  • Revive Bundle$4.99
Show 11 more
  • 5000 Coins$7.99
  • No Ads$9.99
  • Small Bundle$9.99
  • No Ads Bundle$12.99
  • 10000 Coins$14.99
  • Medium Bundle$19.99
  • Large Bundle$29.99
  • 25000 Coins$29.99
  • Mega Bundle$49.99
  • 60000 Coins$59.99
  • 120000 Coins$99.99

Questions

Is Math Deck Solitaire free?
Math Deck Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Category Mania free?
Category Mania is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Math Deck Solitaire or Category Mania have ads?
Both Math Deck Solitaire and Category Mania show ads.

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