Comparison

Math Basics vs MateMatty

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

Head to head
About

Math Basics

Features
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MAKE MATH PRACTICE A FUN DAILY HABIT FOR CHILDREN AGED 5 TO 12 From simple sums to full written methods, children can practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division step by step, explore fractions visually, and now learn geometry too. PRIVACY FIRST No ads. No tracking. No accounts. No internet required. All data stays on your device. START SIMPLE AND BUILD CONFIDENCE Practice everything from basic calculations to long addition, long subtraction, long multiplication, and long division. A step by step grid view shows carries, borrows, and partial products so children can understand the method, not just the answer. SHAPES, SOLIDS AND ANGLES Name flat shapes and solids, tell regular polygons from irregular ones, count sides, corners, faces and edges, and recognize acute, right and obtuse angles. A wrong answer is explained, not just marked: the parts are counted one at a time, a solid comes apart on screen to show the faces hidden at the back, and an incorrectly identified angle is compared with a right angle. UNDERSTAND FRACTIONS Introduce fractions in a hands on, visual way. Children shade parts of a whole and compare fractions side by side, building a real understanding of what fractions mean. TIMES TABLES AND FLASHCARDS Practice multiplication and division facts from 2 to 10. Flip card flashcards help children review what they know and focus on what still needs work. A color coded mastery view makes progress easy to see. DAILY GOALS AND STREAKS Set goals based on questions answered, correct answers, accuracy, or practice time. Progress bars and streaks encourage children to keep practicing every day. PARENT DASHBOARD A PIN protected parent area helps you follow each child’s progress. View accuracy, time spent, strengths, weaknesses, and streaks, then export PDF or CSV reports. DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES Choose from four visual themes. Parents can assign different themes to each child. Family Sharing is supported, so one purchase can be used by the whole family. TRY IT FREE FOR 7 DAYS, THEN KEEP PRACTICING EVERY DAY Unlock everything with a single one time purchase. No subscriptions. When the trial ends, every child still gets 15 minutes of free practice a day.

About

MateMatty

This app transforms math learning into an exciting adventure for children aged 6-12. It features interactive lessons, numerous levels across various math topics, and engaging gameplay elements to keep young learners motivated. Multiple profiles and offline play make it a versatile educational tool.

Highlights
  • 10 worlds and 200 levels
  • Covers counting to fractions and geometry
  • Interactive lessons with mascot
  • Up to 4 kid profiles
  • Offline play
  • 16 language options
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MateMatty turns math into an adventure for kids aged 6 to 12. 10 worlds to explore, 200 levels, over 1,500 problems: counting, even and odd, addition, subtraction, multiplication tables, division, fractions, mixed operations, geometry, money. Interactive lessons with the mascot Matty explain every idea before play starts. - Up to 4 kid profiles on one device - 4 animated characters: owl, cat, dragon, bunny - Stars, XP, coins, and 28 achievements - No timers, no pressure, playable offline - 16 languages The Premium subscription is optional and unlocks worlds 4 to 10 (Subtraction through Money). Plans: $4.99 a month, $39.99 a year. Prices show in your local currency and can differ by country. The subscription renews on its own until you cancel it; manage or cancel it any time in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://iocodo.com/apps/matematty/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Math Basics4 screens
MateMatty4 screens

Verdict

The call

Math Basics and MateMatty are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Basics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MateMatty sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Math Basics ships an update every 9 days, MateMatty every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Math Basics versus MateMatty: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath BasicsMateMatty
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTiny BitsIOCODO LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Math Basics

One-time1
  • Math Basics Pro License$4.99
2 purchases

MateMatty

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Math Basics free?
Math Basics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MateMatty free?
MateMatty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Math Basics or MateMatty have ads?
Neither Math Basics nor MateMatty shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Basics or MateMatty?
Math Basics ships an update every 9 days, and MateMatty every 5 days. Most recently, Math Basics was updated on September 26, 2026 and MateMatty on September 7, 2026.

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