Comparison

Math Dash vs ABC Magic Sparks

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

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.

Screenshots

Math Dash4 screens
ABC Magic Sparks4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Math Dash versus ABC Magic Sparks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMath DashABC Magic Sparks
PriceFree — better$0.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHemal ModiMaor Machani

In-app purchases

None

Math Dash

No in-app purchases

None

ABC Magic Sparks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Math Dash free?
Math Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ABC Magic Sparks free?
ABC Magic Sparks costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Math Dash or ABC Magic Sparks have ads?
Neither Math Dash nor ABC Magic Sparks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Math Dash or ABC Magic Sparks?
Math Dash ships an update every 2 days, and ABC Magic Sparks every 9 days. Most recently, Math Dash was updated on November 5, 2026 and ABC Magic Sparks on October 31, 2026.

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