Comparison

Math Dash vs MathFun

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

Head to head
About

Math Dash

Features
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Math Dash is a running game for times tables, math facts and spelling, made for ages 6 to 8. Pick Pip the pencil-tail fox, Tally the counting bot, Smudge the eraser bunny or Rumble the race-bib dino, then run, jump and grab the number bubble that answers the sum. Every right answer powers your hero up, and a wrong one is just a quick wobble. Pick Pip the pencil-tail fox, Tally the counting bot, Smudge the eraser bunny or Rumble the race-bib dino. Dress your hero up in costumes, then run, jump and grab the number bubble that answers the sum. Every right answer powers your hero up, and a wrong one is just a quick wobble. Run, jump, learn Math Dash is a fast, friendly running game that makes math practice feel like play. Pick the exact number to practice (like only +3 or x4) in Add, Subtract, Multiply and Divide, or try Fractions, Counting, Spelling and Patterns (logic). There is a Collect mode too. Tricky Facts Mixed up 7 x 8? Math Dash saves the facts your child gets wrong and turns them into a gentle practice run where the answer is hidden, so they really work it out. Get a fact right twice and it is mastered. Keep the fun going - A fresh daily challenge with bonus XP - Streaks, levels, stars and badges - Easy, Medium and Hard, and eight worlds to run through: Sketchbook, Meadow, Beach, Space, Forest, Arctic, Volcano and Underwater - Big, easy-to-read numbers made for small hands - A hand-drawn notebook look, and a chalkboard in dark mode - Siri shortcuts: "Practice tricky facts in Math Dash" or "Play today's challenge" - Available in 9+ languages For grown-ups Made for ages 6 to 8. The Grown-ups corner sits behind a parent check and holds sound settings, a haptics toggle and a progress report, so you can see how your child is doing. There are no ads, no tracking, no accounts and no chat. Progress stays on the device. Download Math Dash and let your hero dash for the answer!

About

MathFun

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A little practice, again and again, helps times tables become familiar. MathFun turns multiplication from 1Γ—1 to 9Γ—9 into target practice and friendly tank battles, giving children a reason to try one more question. Practise without rushing There is no answer time limit in practice mode. Think, choose an answer and watch your tank fire. Need a reminder? Open the full multiplication chart, then return to practice. Make it a shared activity Play against the computer, starting with a beginner level. Play face to face with family on opposite ends of one iPhone or iPad. On separate devices, invite a friend with a code or find an opponent through quick match. Find a favourite way to play Round Battle has both players racing to answer the same question. Quick Battle lets each player keep answering their own questions. A change of pace adds variety to repeated practice. See progress over time Create separate family profiles and view answer results, correct-answer streaks and practice counts. Pick a favourite vehicle and keep profiles with file exports or iCloud backups. MathFun is free to download and play, with 18 interface languages. Online play requires an internet connection and a Game Center account. Try a short session as part of your child’s everyday routine, and keep practising together.

Screenshots

Math Dash4 screens
MathFun4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Math Dash versus MathFun: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath DashMathFun
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size39 MB10 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHemal ModiNihon Kanun K.K.

In-app purchases

None

Math Dash

No in-app purchases

None

MathFun

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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