Math Dash vs ABC Magic Sparks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Math Dash
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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!
ABC Magic Sparks
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ABC Magic Sparks turns early learning into a colorful adventure for young children. Explore 198 learning levels and 12 playful activities with clear visuals, friendly sounds, and large controls: ⢠Learn every letter from A to Z ⢠Trace uppercase letters and drag to match them ⢠Collect stars and guide the alphabet snake ⢠Discover colors, numbers, shapes, fruits, vehicles, and animals ⢠Hear animal sounds and sing along with the ABC song ⢠Choose from six narration voice styles ⢠Collect stickers and awards as you play Core activities work offline. Optional speaking practice requires microphone and speech-recognition permission and on-device recognition support. Other activities remain available if speaking practice is unavailable or permission is denied. No account, advertising, subscriptions, or in-app purchases. The app uses no analytics or tracking. Progress and settings stay on your device. Parent settings are protected by an adult arithmetic gate. Made by KeyQuest Studio for iPhone and iPad.
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The clearest difference is price: Math Dash at Free against ABC Magic Sparks's $0.99. Math Dash also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Math Dash is free to download; ABC Magic Sparks costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Math Dash ships an update every 2 days, ABC Magic Sparks every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Math Dash | ABC Magic Sparks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free ā better | $0.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days ā better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac ā better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hemal Modi | Maor Machani |
In-app purchases
Math Dash
No in-app purchases
ABC Magic Sparks
No in-app purchases
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