Comparison

Math Basics vs Arithmetic

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

Arithmetic

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Arithmetic is a fast, focused way to sharpen your mental math. Whether you're learning math for the first time or sharpening your skills, preparing for a quant or casing interview,, or anyone who enjoys keeping their mind sharp, Arithmetic helps you build real speed and accuracy. PRACTICE THAT ADAPTS TO YOU β€’ Drill addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division β€” separately or all at once β€’ Set your own number ranges for each operation, from easy to challenging β€’ Choose your session length and race the clock LEARN MODE β€’ Study operation tables at your own pace β€’ Reversed and shuffled options to test true recall, not a memorized order SEE YOUR PROGRESS β€’ Detailed statistics scoped to exactly the setup you practiced β€’ Full session history with a per-problem breakdown, so you can spot which facts slow you down PRIVATE BY DESIGN β€’ No account, no sign-up, no ads β€’ Works completely offline β€’ All your data stays on your device. Nothing is ever collected or uploaded Simple, clean, and built to make daily practice something you'll actually stick with.

Screenshots

Math Basics4 screens
Arithmetic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arithmetic at none against Math Basics's 1. Math Basics's advantage is iOS requirement (16 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Arithmetic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Math Basics versus Arithmetic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath BasicsArithmetic
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTiny BitsAlexander Hristov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Math Basics

One-time1
  • Math Basics Pro License$4.99
None

Arithmetic

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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