Comparison

Flash Math vs MathForge

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

Head to head
About

Flash Math

Practice mental math with interactive flashcards. Choose from various game modes and math categories, including addition, subtraction, and multiplication. Track your progress and unlock achievements as you improve your math skills.

Highlights
  • Multiple game modes (timed, untimed, streak)
  • Addition, subtraction, and multiplication practice
  • Grade-level specific problem sets
  • Progress tracking and statistics
  • Achievement unlocking
  • Privacy-focused, on-device progress storage
Features
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Flash Math Simple flash card math. No ads, no subscriptions, no logins. Just getting better at mental math. Pick a category, pick a format, and go. That's it. Three ways to play: • 20 Problems — focused, untimed sets to build accuracy • Survival — answer until your first mistake, then beat your streak • 30 Second Rush — how many can you answer in 30 seconds? Three categories: • Addition & Subtraction — single, double, and triple digit • Multiplication — every times table from ×2 through ×12 • Grade Levels — mixed problem sets for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade Track your streak, accuracy, and total problems solved. Unlock achievements as you improve. See exactly how you perform on every multiplication fact and digit range. Privacy first. All your progress lives on your device. Nothing is collected, shared, or tracked. No account needed, ever. --- Optional upgrades — one-time purchases, not subscriptions: • Color Scheme Pack — unlock Dark, High Contrast, and five more themes • Lifelong Gold Member — advanced stats, color schemes, and everything we add in the future The core app is free. The math is always free.

About

MathForge

Features
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MathForge: Skill Quest transforms math practice into an interactive progression game. Begin with a placement trial, enter skill-based arenas, solve increasingly challenging problems, and battle bosses to prove your mastery. Earn XP, unlock rewards, complete missions, and strengthen the skills that need the most practice. MathForge includes practice across arithmetic, fractions, decimals, algebra, geometry, probability, logic, and introductory SAT-style math. Features: • Placement Trial that helps determine your starting level • Skill-based math arenas with increasing difficulty • Boss battles that test what you have learned • XP, ranks, achievements, missions, and rewards • Daily practice goals and progress tracking • Mistake review and weakness-focused practice • Light and dark appearance options • Optional soundtrack and mobile-friendly controls • No account or login required MathForge is designed to make consistent math practice feel more motivating, focused, and rewarding.

Screenshots

Flash Math4 screens
MathForge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MathForge at none against Flash Math's 2. Flash Math's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, 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. Flash Math sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. MathForge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Flash Math versus MathForge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlash MathMathForge
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCody PalmerAnil Sharma

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Flash Math

One-time2
  • Color Theme Pack$4.99
  • Gold Member$24.99
None

MathForge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flash Math free?
Flash Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MathForge free?
MathForge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flash Math or MathForge have ads?
Neither Flash Math nor MathForge shows ads.

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