Comparison

Math Basics vs Pixel Math Quest

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

Head to head
About

Math Basics

Features
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MAKE ARITHMETIC PRACTICE A FUN DAILY HABIT FOR CHILDREN AGED 5 TO 12 From simple sums to full written methods, children can practise addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division step by step, plus explore fractions visually. TRY IT FREE FOR 7 DAYS Unlock the full app with a single one time purchase. No subscriptions. PRIVACY FIRST No ads. No tracking. No accounts. No internet required. All data stays on your device. START SIMPLE AND BUILD CONFIDENCE Practise 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. 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 Practise 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 colour 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 practising 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.

About

Pixel Math Quest

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Pixel Math Quest turns math practice into a retro pixel-art adventure. Players journey through five themed stages, each focused on a core skill, and earn up to three stars per stage based on accuracy. ADVENTURE THROUGH FIVE STAGES β€’ Counting Meadow β€” addition β€’ Subtraction Swamp β€” subtraction β€’ Multiply Mountain β€” multiplication β€’ Division Den β€” division β€’ Boss Battle β€” mixed operations BUILT TO KEEP KIDS PLAYING β€’ Fresh, randomly generated questions every run β€’ Star ratings reward accuracy (3 stars for a perfect run) β€’ Clear a stage to unlock the next one β€’ Progress and best scores are saved automatically β€’ Charming retro pixel-art visuals and animations SAFE AND SIMPLE β€’ No ads β€’ No in-app purchases β€’ No accounts or sign-ups β€’ No data collection β€” everything stays on the device Pixel Math Quest is a great fit for early learners building number confidence, and for anyone who enjoys a quick, satisfying math challenge.

Screenshots

Math Basics4 screens
Pixel Math Quest3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixel Math Quest at none against Math Basics's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Math Basics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pixel Math Quest asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Math Basics versus Pixel Math Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath BasicsPixel Math Quest
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1615.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTiny BitsSteve DeMaagd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Math Basics

One-time1
  • Math Basics Pro License$4.99
None

Pixel Math Quest

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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